Sterling Bennett
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Sterling Bennett

Expertise:
NFL, 49ers, Packers, Dolphins
Education:
Azusa Pacific University
Location:
Hesperia, California

Experience

Sterling Bennett is a Heavy.com contributor covering the NFL. Bennett has spent the past half decade as a sports broadcaster for 95.7 The Game, where he covers the San Francisco 49ers as part of the weekly postgame "Overtime" show. He has interviewed Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Nick Bosa among many others as part of his reporting for the station throughout Training Camp since 2022.

Bennett has also hosted the 49ers Access Podcast since 2020 and previously, worked as the Golden State Warriors Network Coordinator as part of the gameday broadcasting crew and working with NBA radio legend Tim Roye.

Before returning the Bay Area after graduating college, he worked as an editor for Fox Sports Radio alongside Rob Parker, Chris Broussard, and interned on the Jason Smith and Mike Harmon show.

Education

Sterling Bennett graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor's degree in Sports Journalism. Throughout his four years at APU, Bennett spent two years as the General Manager of the school's radio station and contributing to the newspaper and magazine outlets.

As a junior and senior, Bennett led the broadcasting crew for the baseball and football teams while being in charge of scheduling and maintaining all on-air broadcasts.

 

Latest Articles From Sterling Bennett

  • 49ers Shut Down Dre Greenlaw for Remainder of 2024 Season

    One of the lone bright spots in an otherwise terrible 2024 season for the San Francisco 49ers has turned grim the day after Christmas.  Ahead of Thursday's practice, Head coach Kyle Shanahan announced the team is shutting down linebacker Dre Greenlaw for the final two weeks of the regular season.

  • 49ers Place $82 Million Superstar on I.R, Sign OL to 2-year Deal

  • 49ers ‘Committed’ to Brock Purdy Despite Kirk Cousins Rumors

  • 49ers ‘Likely’ Shutting Down Dre Greenlaw for Rest of Season

  • 49ers Urged to Sign 2nd Round Pick to Replace $71 Million Star

  • Green Bay Packers Clinch Playoff Berth in Win vs. Saints

    The Green Bay Packers are officially going back to the NFL Playoffs after a Monday Night Football 34-0 win vs. the New Orleans Saints. The win marks the fourth time Green Bay has clinched a playoff berth under head coach Matt LaFleur and the first time they have made it consecutive seasons since 2019 and […]

  • Kyle Shanahan Provides Negative Update on Trent Williams

  • Packers’ 2nd Round Pick Official Returning for MNF vs. Saints

  • Ricky Pearsall’s Penalties Sink 49ers vs. Dolphins

  • 49ers 2nd Round Pick Injured in Loss vs. Dolphins

  • 49ers Deemed Best Fit for College Football’s Best Tight End

    The San Francisco 49er's search for a legitimate backup tight end continues in the upcoming offseason. The front office has tried to find George Kittle some help but has failed at every step.

  • Packers’ 2nd Round Pick Could Return on MNF vs. Saints

  • 49ers Injury Report: Two Key Starters Ruled Out vs. Dolphins

  • 49ers Interested in Keeping Dre Greenlaw Around for ‘A Long Time’

  • Breaking Down the 49ers Path to the Playoffs

  • Brock Purdy Acknowledges Missing ‘Chip on Shoulder’ During Tough Season

  • 49ers Receive Bad News on Isaac Guerendo’s Injury

  • Kyle Shanahan Pushing for 49ers to Re-Sign Two Defensive Stars

  • 49ers Admit Signing All-Pro De’Vondre Campbell was a ‘Mistake’

  • 49ers Receive Bad News About Trent Williams’ Future

    With their playoff hopes hanging a by thread, the team must win out and have every domino fall their way. A task harder to do following head coach Kyle Shanahan's injury announcement before Wednesday's practice ahead of a Week 16 matchup vs. the Miami Dolphins.

  • Kurt Warner Scoffs at Recent Brock Purdy Trade Rumors

  • Richard Sherman: Brock Purdy Will Get Over $50 Million Contract

  • Falcons Bench Kirk Cousins, 49ers Potential Destination?

  • 49ers Cut Former Third-Round Pick Among Roster Moves

  • 49ers’ Brock Purdy In the “Tua Category” According to NFL Analyst

    Tucker is right to wonder how many teams would pay Brock Purdy a near-record-breaking contract. Purdy does not possess elite physical traits, which could drop his value if he somehow hit the open market.

  • 49ers Urged to Replace Brock Purdy With Sam Darnold

  • NFL Exec Says Brock Purdy Contract No Longer Slam Dunk

  • 49ers Urged to Sign Chargers’ Star as Greenlaw Replacement

  • 49ers Predicted to Sign All-Pro to $45 Million Contract

  • Packers Eyeing Top Seed After Win vs. Seahawks

    Watch out, here come the Green Bay Packers! After a 30-13 win against the Seattle Seahawks, the Packers are making a push for the NFC’s number one seed. Okay, maybe that is a stretch, but not impossible following a dominating win in Seattle.The Packers smothered the Seahawks all night. Jumping out to a quick 14-0 […]