Raiders may have eyes on former Pitt quarterback

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Quarterback Tom Savage, who only played one season at Pitt, may be on the Raiders' radar. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders--May-Like-Savage-as-a-Late-QB-Pick-255174481.html

Instead of mourning what she may lose because of brain cancer, San Diego's Melanie Kabo is focusing on what she has and what she can do now

When Melanie Kabo found out she had cancer, she started to mourn all the things that she might not be able to do in her life. But then she and her family sat down and created a bucket list of dreams, and set off making them a reality. Though Kabo, a young mother of four, has brain cancer, she's focusing on making every day special and relishing the first two items she crossed off her list: a new puppy and a cross-country, seven-week trip with her family. My final story on Kabo for U-T San Diego's "Courage Through Cancer" series that now comes to a close: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/apr/14/brain-tumor-bucket-list/

49ers will probably draft a center to challenge Kilgore

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Adam Kilgore is the No. 1 candidate for the center position, but the Niners won't hesitate to bring in a young player to challenge him. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Expected-to-Draft-a-Center-254908641.html

With first pick, Raiders shouldn't take a tackle

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With the No. 5 overall pick in the draft, Oakland should bypass the two highly rated offensive tackles at the top of the prospect lists. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Should-Bypass-Tackles-With-No-5-Pick-254903411.html

Megan Kimmel, a dominant force in trail running, is ready for more success after training in Nepal

Megan Kimmel is in Nepal, seeing the sights and running on the wide-open, high-altitude plateaus. When she returns to the U.S., Kimmel -- the best female trail runner in North America for the past six years -- will be ready to win more races. My story for ESPN.com's Endurance Sports section: http://espn.go.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/10762596/endurance-sports-nepal-natural-step-dominant-trail-runner-megan-kimmel

Lattimore could make instant impact in 2014

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Marcus Lattimore, says one former NFL exec, is better than 2013 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Eddie Lacy. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Lattimore-May-Provide-Instant-Impact-for-49ers-254743661.html

Raiders still have plenty of money left

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: GM Reggie McKenzie has spent a lot of money this offseason -- but he still has plenty left for more moves. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Still-Have-Money-to-Spend-254734671.html

49ers will bank on Tank in 2014

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tank Carradine, who had to sit out all of 2013, could provide a jolt to Niners' pass rush this season. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-are-Banking-on-Tank-in-2014-254554591.html

WR James Jones should lift Raiders' passing attack

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Packer James Jones' addition gives Oakland a solid group of receivers. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Jones-Should-Have-Big-Impact-on-Raiders-Passing-Game-254546631.html

Snowboarder Evan Strong struck gold in Sochi and has continued a fast, smooth ride ever since

Evan Strong, who won the only U.S. individual gold medal at the Sochi Paralympics, has been on a fast clip since coming home, with stops in New York, the White House and a day and parade in his honor in his home of Nevada City, Calif. Now he's headed for the U.S. national championships. My story for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Features/2014/April/08/With-life-moving-fast-Evan-Strong-enjoys-the-ride

49ers to miss Bowman, but don't need to draft replacement

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Sure, the 49ers could take an inside linebacker in the draft to help replace NaVorro Bowman. But it isn't absolutely necessary. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-May-be-Fine-at-Inside-Linebacker-Even-Without-Bowman-254380621.html

Linebacker Sio Moore gives Raiders a building block

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Sio Moore said the Raiders got a gem when they drafted him in 2013, and he backed up his words. Now, big things are expected in 2014. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/For-Raiders-More-of-Moore-Will-be-a-Good-Thing-254371991.html

For Raiders, what does Manziel's visit mean?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With Matt Schaub at quarterback now, what are the Raiders thinking in bringing in Johnny Manziel for a two-day visit? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Its-Hard-to-Know-What-Manziels-Visit-Means-254196741.html

Bowman wants to come back stronger than ever

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: NaVorro Bowman vows to come back better than ever after knee surgery and rehab. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Bowmans-Goal-Come-Back-Strong-Win-NFL-Defensive-Honor-253904811.html

Raiders' motto: In Schaub They Trust

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Oakland has gone all in on QB Matt Schaub, and some believe he'll pay off. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/In-Schaub-They-Trust-253899621.html

Can Gabbert improve? 49ers are betting he will

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Blaine Gabbert regressed in his three seasons with the Jags, but the Niners are hoping for his rebirth as a backup. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Hope-Gabbert-Can-Regain-Form-253748911.html

With first pick, do 49ers take a cornerback or receiver?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Right after the season, the thinking was that the 49ers would use their No. 1 pick on a receiver. Has that scenario changed? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-No-1-Need-Now-Points-to-Cornerback-253575561.html

Playoffs? Suddenly, that's what Raiders are talking about

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Charles Woodson and Maurice Jones-Drew say the Oakland roster remake has them thinking about Oakland as a playoff team in 2014. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Playoffs-Some-Raiders-Believe-Postseason-is-Possible-in-2014-253568131.html

Pioneer gymnast Wendy Hilliard, through her foundation, is helping the next generation discover that sport opens the door to greater understanding

Wendy Hilliard, who grew up in Detroit, had the world open up to her as she became a nine-year member of the U.S. rhythmic gymnastics team. Now the U.S. Gymnastics Hall of Famer is opening doors for others through her Wendy Hilliard Foundation. My story for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/News/2014/April/01/Wendy-Hilliard-Still-In-The-Rhythm

Raiders sign Rogers, put faith in former 49ers corner duo

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Carlos Rogers and Tarell Brown have moved across the Bay to Oakland ... but are the Raiders putting too much faith in crop of free-agent veterans? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Now-Counting-on-Former-49ers-at-Cornerback-253382431.html