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N.F.L. Roundup: Back to Form, the Patriots Dominate

Oct. 21, 2008
The San Francisco 49ers fired Coach Mike Nolan on Monday, seven games into his fourth consecutive dismal season with the club, according to FoxSports.com.
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NFL: San Francisco 27, Washington 24

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Joe Nedney's 39-yard field goal as time expired Sunday gave the San Francisco 49ers a 27-24 victory over the Washington Redskins.

Singletary becomes coach of the 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The San Francisco 49ers introduced Mike Singletary as the team's new coach Tuesday, one day after Mike Nolan was fired.

Mike Nolan reported fired by 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 20 (UPI) -- San Francisco Coach Mike Nolan reportedly has been fired by the 49ers, who have lost their last four games.
Nolan stays; non-coaching duties reduced

Nolan stays; non-coaching duties reduced

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- The San Francisco 49ers announced Wednesday that Mike Nolan will stay on as coach but will no longer be in charge of personnel changes and football operations.

Dick Nolan, NFL coach, dies

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Dick Nolan, who coached the San Francisco 49ers to three division titles and whose son currently coaches the team, has died at the age of 75.

Manusky to lead 49ers' defense

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Greg Manusky, the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers, has been hired as defensive coordinator for San Francisco, the 49ers announced Thursday.

Mike Singletary joins 49ers staff

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The San Francisco 49ers announced Friday that Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary has joined the staff of Coach Mike Nolan.

Mike Nolan chosen to coach 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Mike Nolan is the new coach of the San Francisco 49ers, the team announced Monday.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler