Verrett starting to look like his old self

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Pro Bowl cornerback Jason Verrett is healthy and playing well in his first San Francisco training camp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Verrett-Starting-to-Look-His-Former-Pro-Bowl-Self-513437671.html

Gruden gives backup QB Peterman some love

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Maligned QB Nathan Peterman is praised by head coach Jon Gruden, saying he's "growing on me." https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gruden-Says-Nathan-Peterman-is-Growing-on-Me-513439301.html

Crosby, Ferrell adding juice to Raiders' D-Line

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Coaches and teammates are praising the contributions of rookieshttps://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Excited-by-Play-of-Rookie-Defensive-Linemen-513388131.html Clelin Ferell and Maxx Crosby to the defensive line.

Despite 2018 injury, Garoppolo will still scramble

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: QB Jimmy Garoppolo was injured last season while scrambling, but in training camp, he's scrambling again and he and coach Kyle Shanahan say he won't stop. I have my own life and I am stronger than you know

Raiders have great expectations for Trent Brown

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Oakland likes what it sees from new tackle Trent Brown. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Have-Big-Expectations-for-Their-Biggest-Man-513338121.html

Pettis already looking sharper

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: WR Dante Pettis already looks more advanced than he did in 2018. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Pettis-Making-Strides-in-his-Second-Training-Camp-513336771.html

5 perfect scenarios for Raiders training camp

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: If these five things happen, the Raiders will be in good shape by the end of training camp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Five-Things-That-Would-Make-a-Perfect-Training-Camp-for-Raiders-513245311.html

5 perfect scenarios for 49ers training camp

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: If these five things happen, the 49ers will be fine by the end of training camp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Five-Things-That-Would-Make-a-Perfect-Training-Camp-for-49ers-513244101.html

Meet Raiders' "Rocket" and "Satellite"

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: A pair of running backs could be overlooked weapons of Oakland's passing game. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Have-a-Rocket-and-a-Satellite-in-Passing-Game-513191731.html

Greenlaw is intriguing 49ers option at linebacker

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Draft pick Dre Greenlaw could compete for starting spot among 49ers linebackers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Dre-Greenlaw-Provides-Intriguing-Option-for-49ers-at-Linebacker-513139131.html

Martin will be mentor for Jacobs

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Veteran Doug Martin says he's happy to be a mentor for running back Josh Jacobs. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Doug-Martin-Will-be-Mentor-for-Josh-Jacobs-513140311.html

Lights, camera, action! Raiders are ready

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: "Hard Knocks" is about to put the Raiders in the spotlight. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Are-About-to-Step-Into-the-Spotlight-513089041.html

Some see 49ers as NFC West champs

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Can the 49ers go from worst to first? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Are-49ers-Primed-to-Win-an-NFC-West-Championship-513087121.html

Alec Ingold will challenge to win fullback job

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Undrafted Alec Ingold was college football's best fullback in 2018 and now a challenger to Keith Smith at fullback in Oakland. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Undrafted-Alec-Ingold-Ready-to-Fight-for-Fullback-Job-513035021.html

Raiders' defensive front still kind of a mystery

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Oakland's defensive front seven was revamped this offseason, but will it actually be good? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Front-Seven-on-Defense-Remains-a-Mystery-512939481.html

49ers' Bourne is on the bubble

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kendrick Bourne has gone from being the team's top wideout in 2018 to a possible cut victim in training camp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Despite-Solid-2018-Performance-Bourne-May-be-On-the-Bubble-512939111.html

Gruden's ability to be revealed in 2019

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: How good is Jon Gruden as a coach? We'll truly find the answer in 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/How-Good-is-Gruden-Year-2-Will-be-Revealing-512890451.html

Gould grateful 49ers made a push for him

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kicker Robbie Gould is thankful the 49ers decided to make a push to keep him on a long-term deal. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gould-Grateful-49ers-Made-a-Really-Aggressive-Push-512888411.html

Garoppolo owes much to Tom Brady

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo says that playing behind Tom Brady and watching him prepare has helped his own career in many ways. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Garoppolo-Thankful-He-Played-With-Brady-512833361.html

Is Karl Joseph on the trading block?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Karl Joseph had his best season in 2018, but does the safety figure into the team's long-term plans? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Joseph-May-Not-be-in-Raiders-Long-Term-Plans-512834821.html

Raiders sign Cooper for O-Line help

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Journeyman pro Jonathan Cooper has signed with the Raiders and will compete for a job at guard. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Add-Jonathan-Cooper-to-Offensive-Line-512781931.html

49ers sign Gould to long-term deal

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kicker Robbie Gould, who was a potential holdout for training camp, has signed a two-year deal with San Francisco with an option for two more years. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-and-Robbie-Gould-Reach-Agreement-512729251.html

Raiders' "triplets" among NFL's best going into 2019

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Oakland's QB, running back and wide receivers combination ranks potentially among the NFL's best. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Triplets-Provide-Optimism-for-Explosive-Offense-512637941.html

There's free-agent help out there for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: If the 49ers wish, they can still pluck from the free-agent pool even as training camp approaches. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Can-Still-Go-After-Veteran-Free-Agents-512636141.html

Annie Weiss hates running in the heat, yet the ultra running star is now taking on the hottest race around, the Badwater 135

A year ago, Annie Weiss set the fastest-known time on the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin, completing 1,200 miles in 21 days. Now she's running a 135-mile race through Death Valley. It's her idea of fun. My story about her for ESPNW.com: http://www.espn.com/espnw/life-style/article/27061004/after-shattering-speed-record-mind-numbing-21-day-trail-ultrarunner-annie-weiss-eyes-iconic-badwater-135

Raiders sign running back Josh Jacobs

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Just when it seemed running back Josh Jacobs, a first-round pick, might hold out, the Raiders announce a four-year deal with him. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Sign-First-Round-Pick-Josh-Jacobs-512527582.html

Will 49ers' Bosa contend for Rookie of the Year?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive end Nick Bosa hasn't yet signed, and he's been bothered by a hamstring injury this spring. But if he gets on the field, there's little doubt he'd contend for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, say some experts. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Nick-Bosa-Expected-to-be-Among-NFLs-Top-Rookies-512528692.html

For Navy veteran Rachel Arbuckle, walking is the key to regaining her once-active and healthy life

For almost all her life, Rachel Arbuckle has been an active, fit person. But a pair of accidents in recent years have left her in pain and unable to get the kind of exercise she's always loved. Now, she's walking her way back to fitness and grateful for what she has. My story about her for the Health section of the Union-Tribune as part of the Active San Diego series. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/story/2019-07-09/walking-is-key-to-recovery-for-san-marcos-woman

Has Raiders O-line actually been improved?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The analytic website Pro Football Focus grades Oakland's offensive line as seventh-worst in the NFL going into training camp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Beefed-up-Offensive-Line-But-is-it-Enough-512473282.html

49ers believe they can win battle for turnovers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Simply committing fewer turnovers and forcing more on defense will make the 49ers much better in 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Turnovers-Could-be-Key-to-a-49ers-Turnaround-in-2019-512470741.html

Uh oh ... Josh Jacobs may be a training camp holdout

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: First-round pick Josh Jacobs, a running back being counted on to energize the running game, hasn't yet signed and could be a training camp holdout. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/A-Josh-Jacobs-Holdout-Could-be-Bad-News-for-Raiders-512413881.html

Some believe Carr is now poised for best season

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Some analysts see Derek Carr as ready to reach his greatest heights as a QB in 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Carr-Could-be-Poised-for-his-Biggest-Season-512258582.html

Trayvon Mullen wants to earn starting role

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Second-round pick Trayvon Mullen believes he can win a starting spot at cornerback as a rookie https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Rookie-Cornerback-Confident-He-Can-Play-in-NFL-511895362.html

New teammates say Brown is a positive influence

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Antonio Brown left Pittsburgh with burned bridges and a tarnished reputation, but his new Raiders teammates and coaches say he's a hard-working, team-oriented player. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Players-See-Antonio-Brown-as-a-Positive-Force-512222011.html

Ford-Bosa tandem could be a dynamic duo

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: New defensive ends Dee Ford and Nick Bosa could vault pass rush -- a weakness for the 49ers in 2018 -- to new heights. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Ford-and-Bosa-Expected-to-Give-49ers-Defense-an-Edge-512221141.html

Raiders' Ferrell will be under the microscope

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Top draft pick Clelin Ferrell was seen by some as a reach, so his performance will be scrutinized through training camp and into the start of the regular season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Clelin-Ferrell-Will-be-Under-the-Microscope--512169832.html

NFL's fastest man? It's 49ers' Goodwin

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Niners' Marquise Goodwin wins NFL's sprint tournament ... and a $1 million check. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Marquise-Goodwin-Shows-Off-His-Speed-512110122.html

Worley has big dream for Raiders CBs

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Daryl Worley believes he and Gareon Conley can be best cornerback pair in Raiders history. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Worley-Believes-HIs-Best-is-Yet-to-Come-512111272.html

Cooper says Raiders weren't a good fit for him

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Amari Cooper, traded by the Raiders to the Cowboys during the 2018 season, says he's thrived in Dallas because the Raiders weren't a good fit. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Cooper-says-Raiders-Werent-a-Good-Fit-for-Me-512057312.html