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’ De’Vondre Campbell Quits Mid-Game vs. Los Angeles Rams

49ers’ De’Vondre Campbell Quits Mid-Game vs. Los Angeles Rams

49ers’ QB Brock Purdy Predicted to Sign Record-Breaking Contract

49ers’ QB Brock Purdy Predicted to Sign Record-Breaking Contract

49ers Dre Greenlaw Set to Make 2024 Season Debut vs. Rams

49ers Dre Greenlaw Set to Make 2024 Season Debut vs. Rams

Report: 49ers’ RB Isaac Guerendo Plans to Play vs. Rams

Report: 49ers’ RB Isaac Guerendo Plans to Play vs. Rams

San Francisco 49ers Keys to Victory vs. Los Angeles Rams

San Francisco 49ers Keys to Victory vs. Los Angeles Rams

49ers Receive Bad News Ahead Thursday Night Game vs. Rams

49ers Receive Bad News Ahead Thursday Night Game vs. Rams

Packers Two-Time Pro Bowler Returns to Practice

Packers Two-Time Pro Bowler Returns to Practice

Super Bowl Champion Slams Deebo Samuel for Social Media Post

Super Bowl Champion Slams Deebo Samuel for Social Media Post

49ers Predicted to Lose Pro Bowl Cornerback in Free Agency

49ers Predicted to Lose Pro Bowl Cornerback in Free Agency

49ers Projected to Lose Former 2nd Round Pick in Free Agency

49ers Projected to Lose Former 2nd Round Pick in Free Agency

49ers Respond to Deebo Samuel’s Social Media Outburst

49ers Respond to Deebo Samuel’s Social Media Outburst

49ers Linked to 17-Sack Edge Rusher in 2025 NFL Draft

49ers Linked to 17-Sack Edge Rusher in 2025 NFL Draft

49ers ‘Desperate’ to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive vs. Rams

49ers ‘Desperate’ to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive vs. Rams

49ers Deebo Samuel Blames Lack of Opportunity for Struggles

49ers Deebo Samuel Blames Lack of Opportunity for Struggles

49ers Receive Bad News on Isaac Guerendo’s Injury

49ers Receive Bad News on Isaac Guerendo’s Injury

Insider Believes Deebo Samuel ‘Guaranteed’ to be 49ers in 2025

Insider Believes Deebo Samuel ‘Guaranteed’ to be 49ers in 2025

Brock Purdy Answers Call in 49ers Win vs. Chicago Bears

Brock Purdy Answers Call in 49ers Win vs. Chicago Bears

The 49ers Still Plan to Sign Brock Purdy to Contract Extension

The 49ers Still Plan to Sign Brock Purdy to Contract Extension

Brock Purdy Unsure Why Ricky Pearsall Isn’t Getting Targeted

Brock Purdy Unsure Why Ricky Pearsall Isn’t Getting Targeted

49ers Officially Rule Out Nick Bosa vs. Bears

49ers Officially Rule Out Nick Bosa vs. Bears

49ers’ Isaac Guerendo Expected to ‘Play Like Starting Running Back’

49ers’ Isaac Guerendo Expected to ‘Play Like Starting Running Back’

49ers’ Nick Bosa & Trent Williams Doubtful vs. Bears

49ers’ Nick Bosa & Trent Williams Doubtful vs. Bears

49ers’ GM John Lynch: ‘Comical’ to Trade Kyle Shanahan

49ers’ GM John Lynch: ‘Comical’ to Trade Kyle Shanahan

Jayden Reed No-Show vs. Lions

Jayden Reed No-Show vs. Lions

49ers Designate Former All Pro for Return

49ers Designate Former All Pro for Return

49ers Two Top Stars Miss Practice Again

49ers Two Top Stars Miss Practice Again