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

    As the San Francisco 49ers head into the 2025 offseason, re-signing star linebacker Dre Greenlaw has emerged as a key priority. General manager John Lynch confirmed the team's intent during an appearance on KNBR this morning, emphasizing Greenlaw's importance to the franchise.

  • 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’

    San Francisco 49ers' head coach Kyle Shanahan admitted Wednesday that signing linebacker De'Vondre Campbell was a mistake, following the team's decision to suspend him for the remainder of the season.

  • 49ers Receive Bad News About Trent Williams’ Future

  • 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

    The San Francisco 49ers waived cornerback Ambry Thomas off injured reserve on Monday, bringing an end to his tenure with the team

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

  • 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

  • 49ers’ GM Confronted De’Vondre Campbell, Suspension Likely

  • Taylor Swift Admits 49ers’ QB Brock Purdy ‘Put Me Through A lot”

  • 49ers Still Planning to Sign Brock Purdy to Long-Term Deal

    Despite the career-low, San Francisco still views Purdy as their franchise quarterback and still plan to sign him to a contract extension this offseason, according to Dianna Russini of the Athletic.

  • Packers Receive Bad News Ahead of SNF Game vs. Seahawks

  • 49ers ‘Working Through Process’ to Release De’Vondre Campbell

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

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

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

    The San Francisco 49ers' misfortunes may finally be turning around. Ahead of a Thursday Night showdown against the Los Angeles Rams, the team is set to get back one of its most important defensive players -- Dre Greenlaw.

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

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

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

  • Packers Two-Time Pro Bowler Returns to Practice

  • Super Bowl Champion Slams Deebo Samuel for Social Media Post

    Former Super Bowl champion and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Schlereth did not mince words when asked about Samuel's social media posts following Sunday's win vs. the Chicago Bears.