Seattle just landed wide receiver Percy Harvin to close the gap between the Seahawks and San Francisco, a club that has five of the first 93 draft picks. "I guess we won't be hearing about the 'crummy NFC West' anymore," said 49ers' co-chairman John York. I guess not. ...more

The last play of the Green Bay-Seattle game was more important than you thought. It not only changed the outcome of that contest; it changed the course of this season. Two days later we are nearing a settlement in the lockout with NFL refs, and, Golden Tate, take a bow. You played a significant role. ...more

There have been surprises and disappointments that extend beyond the officiating, and we're here to chronicle five of each. ...more