Michael Crabtree

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr drops back to throw as quarterbacks Matt McGloin, left, and Christian Ponder, right, look on during their training camp. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Carr gets receiving help in year two with Raiders

NAPA  — For all the good that Derek Carr accomplished as a…

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr drops back to throw as quarterbacks Matt McGloin, left, and Christian Ponder, right, look on during their training camp. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Free agent receiver Crabtree plans visit with Dolphins

DAVIE — Free agent receiver Michael Crabtree has scheduled a visit with…

Ben Margot/AP file photoDraymond Green stayed all four year at Michigan State before being drafted by the Warriors. His game shows maturity.

Warriors' Draymond Green just one of those Good for Ball things

Everything in life can be labeled one of two ways: Good for…

Ben Margot/AP file photoDraymond Green stayed all four year at Michigan State before being drafted by the Warriors. His game shows maturity.
Scott Kane/ap file photoMichael Crabtree says his past injuries are not affecting his recent performance.

49ers WR Michael Crabtree says health not an issue

Michael Crabtree has had two operations on his left foot since 2009…

Scott Kane/ap file photoMichael Crabtree says his past injuries are not affecting his recent performance.
AP File Photo49ers receiver Michael Crabtree returns to his home state of Texas on Sunday.

49ers opener has special meaning for Crabtree

SANTA CLARA — Michael Crabtree hawked bags of popcorn and hot dogs…

AP File Photo49ers receiver Michael Crabtree returns to his home state of Texas on Sunday.
AP Photo/Gerry BroomeSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) makes a catch against Carolina Panthers cornerback Melvin White (23) during the first half of a divisional playoff NFL football game

Niners’ receiving corps tough on defenses

Anquan Boldin and Michael Crabtree waited nearly eight months to finally step…

AP Photo/Gerry BroomeSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) makes a catch against Carolina Panthers cornerback Melvin White (23) during the first half of a divisional playoff NFL football game
Ben Margot/ap file photoKhalil Mack (52)

Niners have it all clicking at the right time

After all the fuss about the cold weather in Green Bay for…

Ben Margot/ap file photoKhalil Mack (52)
Scott Kane/ap file photoMichael Crabtree says his past injuries are not affecting his recent performance.

Crabtree returning to form for 49ers

SANTA CLARA -- Considering the career season he produced a year ago,…

Scott Kane/ap file photoMichael Crabtree says his past injuries are not affecting his recent performance.
carry edmondson/usa today sportsMichael Crabtree caught two passes for 68 yards in his season debut Sunday.

Can Crabtree’s return elevate the entire 49ers offense?

The heart grows fonder with distance in love and in sports, too.…

carry edmondson/usa today sportsMichael Crabtree caught two passes for 68 yards in his season debut Sunday.
Ben Margot/ap file photoKhalil Mack (52)

49ers’ Crabtree, Manningham make strides to return

At last, Mario Manningham is back in game-week mode. And that has…

Ben Margot/ap file photoKhalil Mack (52)
Scott Kane/ap file photoMichael Crabtree says his past injuries are not affecting his recent performance.

Crabtree could return to play for 49ers next month

Coach Jim Harbaugh expects top 2012 wide receiver Michael Crabtree to return…

Scott Kane/ap file photoMichael Crabtree says his past injuries are not affecting his recent performance.