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 Lose Two Key Defensive Starters to AFC West

49ers Lose Two Key Defensive Starters to AFC West

49ers Make Bold First Signing of NFL Free Agency

49ers Make Bold First Signing of NFL Free Agency

49ers Lose 2 Free Agents to Rival Chiefs on First Day of Free Agency

49ers Lose 2 Free Agents to Rival Chiefs on First Day of Free Agency

49ers Expected to Lose Key Depth Contributor in Free Agency

49ers Expected to Lose Key Depth Contributor in Free Agency

49ers Set to Release Former 3rd Round Pick Ahead of Free Agency

49ers Set to Release Former 3rd Round Pick Ahead of Free Agency

NFL Insider Dispels Report on Brock Purdy’s Contract Negotiations

NFL Insider Dispels Report on Brock Purdy’s Contract Negotiations

49ers Nearing Deal With 2024 Pro Bowl Edge Rusher

49ers Nearing Deal With 2024 Pro Bowl Edge Rusher

49ers Expected to Pursue $72 Million Former Pro Bowler in Free Agency

49ers Expected to Pursue $72 Million Former Pro Bowler in Free Agency

49ers Make Bold Strategic Move About Kyle Shanahan’s Future

49ers Make Bold Strategic Move About Kyle Shanahan’s Future

Brock Purdy’s Contract Negotiations Hit Potential Roadblock

Brock Purdy’s Contract Negotiations Hit Potential Roadblock

Insider Reveals 49ers Regret $120 Million Contract to Star Receiver

Insider Reveals 49ers Regret $120 Million Contract to Star Receiver

Packers Get Promising Update on Christian Watson’s Injury Recovery

Packers Get Promising Update on Christian Watson’s Injury Recovery

49ers Identified as Potential Landing Spot for NFC Rival Defensive Star

49ers Identified as Potential Landing Spot for NFC Rival Defensive Star

49ers Releasing $84 Million Former Pro Bowler Before Free Agency

49ers Releasing $84 Million Former Pro Bowler Before Free Agency

Deebo Samuel Shares Emotional Farewell After 49ers Trade

Deebo Samuel Shares Emotional Farewell After 49ers Trade

Former 49ers Star Richard Sherman Sounds Off on Deebo Samuel Trade

Former 49ers Star Richard Sherman Sounds Off on Deebo Samuel Trade

49ers Linked to Elite Edge Rusher After Shocking Release

49ers Linked to Elite Edge Rusher After Shocking Release

49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir Has NSFW Message for Seahawks

49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir Has NSFW Message for Seahawks

49ers 2nd Round Pick Projected to Receive $20M Deal in Free Agency

49ers 2nd Round Pick Projected to Receive $20M Deal in Free Agency

Insider Shares Bad News on 49ers and Brock Purdy Negotiations

Insider Shares Bad News on 49ers and Brock Purdy Negotiations

49ers Expected to Lose 2 Key Defensive Starters in Free Agency

49ers Expected to Lose 2 Key Defensive Starters in Free Agency

Packers Projected as Front-Runners to Sign 16.5 Career Sack Defender

Packers Projected as Front-Runners to Sign 16.5 Career Sack Defender

49ers’ Reported Contract Proposal for Brock Purdy Raises Eyebrows

49ers’ Reported Contract Proposal for Brock Purdy Raises Eyebrows

49ers Receive Good News on Brock Purdy’s Contract Extension

49ers Receive Good News on Brock Purdy’s Contract Extension

Packers Re-Sign Key Special Teamer Ahead of Free Agency

Packers Re-Sign Key Special Teamer Ahead of Free Agency

49ers Open to Trading 2024 Leading Rusher Before Free Agency

49ers Open to Trading 2024 Leading Rusher Before Free Agency

49ers Insider Drops Big Hint on Brandon Aiyuk Trade Potential

49ers Insider Drops Big Hint on Brandon Aiyuk Trade Potential

Deebo Samuel Breaks Silence After 49ers Trade

Deebo Samuel Breaks Silence After 49ers Trade

49ers Urged to Sign $72 Million Wide Receiver to Replace Deebo Samuel

49ers Urged to Sign $72 Million Wide Receiver to Replace Deebo Samuel

Packers on the Verge of Tough Decision on All-Pro Cornerback

Packers on the Verge of Tough Decision on All-Pro Cornerback

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