Overlooked UC Davis receiver has great skills

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former UC Davis wideout Keelan Doss, projected as a fifth-round pick and among the top 100 college prospects, went undrafted and has signed with Oakland as a free agent. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/UC-Davis-Star-Slipped-Through-the-Cracks-Into-Raiders-Hands-509268801.html

Some analysts see Samuel as perfect fit with 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel's explosiveness after the catch, turning short passes into big gains, could be perfect for Kyle Shanahan's offense. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Rookie-Wide-Receiver-Samuel-Could-Thrive-With-49ers-509266881.html

Raiders are ready to unleash "Mad Maxx"

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Eastern Michigan defensive end Maxx Crosby plays with speed and an attitude, and the Raiders love him. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-are-Mad-About-Maxx-Crosbys-Potential-as-a-Pass-Rusher-509214551.html

Niners go all the way to Australia to get a punter

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: San Francisco drafts punter in the fourth round. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Banking-on-an-Aussie-to-Lift-Punting-Prowess-509212231.html

Raiders get a cornerback on draft's Day 2

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders trade back to get more picks, then select Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen on Day 2. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Trade-Back-Twice-Get-Cornerback-and-Extra-Picks-509140761.html

49ers double down on WRs in the draft

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Wide receivers

Jalen Hurd and Deebo Samuel are drafted by the 49ers on Day 2 of the NFL draft. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Double-Dip-Into-Drafts-Wide-Receiver-Pool-509144251.html

Pitcher and hitter Tara Salcedo has become one of slow-pitch softball's biggest stars

For years, former college catcher and fast-pitch softball standout Tara Salcedo wanted nothing to do with the slow-pitch game. But once she tried it, she was hooked. Now she's Team USA's best player. My story about her for ESPNW.com: http://www.espn.com/espnw/life-style/article/26605002/once-reluctant-tara-salcedo-now-one-slow-pitch-softball-stars

Raiders' draft surprise is Clelin Ferrell

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: At No. 4 overall, the Raiders surprise experts by picking Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Pull-First-Draft-Surprise-by-Selecting-Defensive-End-Clelin-Ferrell-509096971.html

49ers take Bosa with No. 2 pick overall

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers select DE Nick Bosa of Ohio State with No. 2 overall choice in the NFL draft. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Select-Bosa-a--509090831.html

No. 2 is 49ers' sweet spot, but it could get sweeter

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers draft second, a great spot. But it could get sweeter if the Cardinals pass on QB Kyler Murray and San Francisco suddenly has trade suitors. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Draft-Position-Could-Get-Even-Better-508946591.html

Raiders may be planning a draft surprise

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: At No. 4, the Raiders are expected to take one of the top defensive linemen in the draft. But there are rumors Oakland has a "surprise" pick in mind. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-May-be-Planning-a-Surprise-Pick-at-No-4-508947711.html

Does Bosa have any downsides for 49ers?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers are expected to draft defensive end Nick Bosa with the No. 2 choice in the draft. Does he have any downsides? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Bosas-Few-Downsides-Could-Weigh-in-49ers-Decision-508900871.html

NFL admits Raiders' schedule is too harsh

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: An NFL official says he'd like a "do-over" when it comes to putting together the Raiders' 2019 schedule. Jon Gruden's team has some tough circumstances early.  https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/NFL-Admits-Raiders-Early-Schedule-Isnt-Entirely-Fair-508805391.html?shf

49ers' McKinnon making great progress

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Jerick McKinnon reports he's rebounding well from knee surgery and should be ready to go by training camp this summer. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-McKinnon-Eager-to-Get-Back-on-the-Field-508803891.html

Staley gave 49ers a thumbs up to pursue Dee Ford

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: When the 49ers were thinking about trading for pass rusher Dee Ford, they asked for Joe Staley's advice as a player who'd gone one-on-one with him. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Consulted-With-Staley-on-Trade-for-Dee-Ford-508749771.html

Mayowa signs for second stint with Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive end Benson Mayowa says he's a smarter, better player than he was the last time he was with Oakland. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Benson-Mayowa-Back-for-Second-Stint-With-Raiders-508751211.html

Raiders will play Bears in London in October

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: For a second straight year, the Raiders will travel to London for a regular-season game, this time vs. the Bears. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Will-Play-Bears-in-London-in-October-508698851.html

49ers' pass protection ranks among worst in NFL

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Without any big additions, can Niners' offensive line protect the QB better in 2019 than it did in 2018? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Offensive-Line-Needs-to-Protect-Better-in-2019-508697161.html

Lynch wants 49ers DL to be dominating

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers have used their top pick in three of the last four years to draft defensive linemen, and may do it again on April 25. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Lynch-Wants-49ers-Defensive-Line-to-Dominate-508642731.html

Don't bet that Gruden will draft a QB in Round 1

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: As time goes on, it appears Jon Gruden has no desire to trade Derek Carr and start fresh. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Would-Gruden-Really-Move-on-From-Derek-Carr-508644381.html

Raiders meeting with Iowa standout tight end

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tight end Noah Fant could a draft target of the Raiders with one of their three first-round picks. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Standout-Iowa-Tight-End-to-Meet-With-Raiders-508593981.html

49ers' Richburg still needs more time

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Center Weston Richburg won't be fully ready, after January surgery, until training camp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Weston-Richburg-Still-Needs-Time-to-Rehab-508591281.html

Mayock would love to get even more draft picks

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: New GM Mike Mayock has plenty of picks in the upcoming draft, but he's always up for a deal to get more. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Staley-Continues-to-Provide-Elite-Play-for-49ers-508489011.html

Staley still giving 49ers his best

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: One analyst grades left tackle Joe Staley as a future Hall of Famer and says there's no reason to believe he'll slow down in 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Staley-Continues-to-Provide-Elite-Play-for-49ers-508489011.html

Raiders re-sign Jalen Richard

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Jalen Richard has been re-signed to a one-year deal. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Re-Sign-Running-Back-Jalen-Richard-508437431.html

Cornerback Witherspoon hoping to rebound

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Niners need Ahkello Witherspoon to rebound in 2019 to shore up cornerback play. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Need-Witherspoon-to-Bounce-Back-in-2019-508436161.html

Richard Sherman's stock remains high

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Cornerback Richard Sherman, nearing his ninth NFL season, remains a key player in the Niners' future. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Sherman-Still-One-of-NFC-Wests-Top-Cornerbacks-508375191.html

Trent Brown: Overrated or great addition?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: There are two schools of thought on the Raiders' new left tackle. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Some-Believe-New-Raiders-Tackle-Trent-Brown-is-Overrated-508377221.html

Niners likely to pick WR in second round

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: N'Keal Harry? Deebo Samuel? Hakeem Butler? They're all standout wide receivers who could be the 49ers' choice with the 36th overall pick of the NFL draft. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-May-Catch-a-Wide-Receiver-With-Second-Pick-508320271.html

Trade Mack? Del Rio says no way

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio says he wouldn't have traded star Khalil Mack. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Del-Rio-Indicates-He-Wouldnt-Have-Traded-Mack-508318031.html

49ers keeping draft options open at No. 2

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Will the 49ers pick Nick Bosa at No. 2? Probably. Maybe. Or, maybe not? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Keeping-Options-Open-With-No-2-Pick-in-Draft-508264281.html

Raiders sign veteran safety Richards

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Safety Jordan Richards, a former Stanford standout who played for the Pats and Falcons, has been signed by the Raiders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Veteran-Safety-Richards-Gives-Raiders-Depth-in-Secondary-508265821.html

Writer and podcaster Shelby Stanger finds inspiration for adventures from the people she interviews

Shelby Stanger took up surfing at 11. Since then, she's surfed around the globe, hiked wilderness, run races and followed an adventurous spirit. These days, she interviews like-minded people for her popular podcast. My story on Stanger for the Active San Diego series in the Union-Tribune Health section: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/story/2019-04-02/adventure-is-podcasters-great-passion