Musgrave says he'll be flexible with Raiders offense

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: New offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave says he will build the Raiders offense around the talents he has on the field. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Musgrave-Says-Hell-Have-Flexible-Approach--289455611.html

Five story lines leading into Super Bowl XLIX

Will the Patriots finally get their elusive fourth Super Bowl victory in the Bill Belichick era? Or will the Seahawks establish themselves as a "dynasty" with back-to-back championships? Those are two of the story lines heading into this 49th Super Bowl. My story for NBC's national websites.http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/5-Story-Lines-Super-Bowl-XLIX-Seahawks-Patriots-289338271.html

As a senior, Chelsea Laden of Quinnipiac has become NCAA hockey's best goaltender

Chelsea Laden leads the nation in shutouts, victories and goals-against average. She started the season with four straight shutouts and hasn't slowed down a bit. Now the senior from Quinnipiac is a contender for the Patty Kazmaier Award, given annually to the best player in women's college hockey. My story for USA Hockey: http://www.pattykaz.com/news_article/show/468863?referrer_id=718465

Borland, Lynch give 49ers some options on defense

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie linebackers Chris Borland and Aaron Lynch opened eyes to their potential in 2014. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Borland-Lynch-Will-Give-49ers-New-Coordinator-Some-Interesting-Options-289314841.html

Raiders add former 49ers special teams coach Brad Seely

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Brad Seely, who's been acclaimed during his long career for special teams work, has joined Jack Del Rio's Raiders staff. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Make-a-Strong-Hire-With-Seely-289308461.html

Former Navy SEAL's advice on getting and staying fit: "Just start moving." My story on JP Bolwahnn for UT San Diego

Former Navy SEAL JP Bolwahnn has been an active, fit person most of his life. Now 37, he's a CrossFit trainer (for other trainers). His advice for others is to find activities they like and "just start moving," then tackle nutrition. My story for the Active San Diego series in the U-T San Diego Health section: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/jan/20/navy-seal-coach-active/

Del Rio gives keys to Raiders offense to Musgrave

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former QB and longtime assistant coach Bill Musgrave will be the Raiders offensive coordinator under Jack Del Rio ... the same guy who fired him 10 years ago in Jacksonville. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Hand-Keys-to-Offense-to-Musgrave-289172301.html

Chudzinski-Newton connection makes him attractive to 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rob Chudzinski's experience in getting the most out of dual-threat QB Cam Newton makes him attractive to 49ers as offensive coordinator. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Chudzinskis-Background-Makes-Him-Attractive-to-49ers-289167491.html

Niners face huge decisions with multiple free agents

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Frank Gore? Michael Crabtree? Mike Iupati? Perrish Cox? Those are just a few of the key free agents on the 49ers roster. The team faces some big decisions this offseason. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Face-Big-Decisions-in-Free-Agency-289036961.html

Winners and losers (besides the Seahawks and Patriots) from AFC and NFC Championship Game weekend

Bill Belichick and Russell Wilson are feeling pretty good right now. Brandon Bostick? Not so much. The winners and losers from the AFC and NFC Championship Games, for NBC national websites: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Winners-Losers-NFL-Conference-Championship-Games-288986791.html

American women's Under-18 hockey team accomplishes its mission, bringing gold back to U.S. after a three-year drought

The overtime victory over Canada breaks Canadians' three-year reign and seals the mission of head coach Joel Johnson's team. My story for USA Hockey: http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/467211?referrer_id=836196

Tomsula's the coach, but it's clear Baalke is The Man

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: At the press conference to introduce Jim Tomsula as head coach, it was clear to many that GM Trent Baalke will have plenty of control over Jim Harbaugh's successor. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Its-Baalke-Not-Tomsula-Whos-Now-on-the-Clock-288830491.html

Del Rio should be able to build a strong staff

Daily blog for NBC Bay Area website: One of the pluses for Jack Del Rio is his tenure in the NFL, as a player, assistant and head coach, which should help him assemble a strong, experienced staff. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Del-Rio-Should-be-Able-to-Build-Strong-Staff-288826501.html

NFC and AFC championship games preview: The key players to watch on all four teams

Conference championship games preview for national NBC websites: The key players for each of the four teams playing Sunday. http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/packers-colts-seahawks-patriots-super-bowl--288754231.html

Surprise! Niners decide on Jim Tomsula as head coach

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After a nationwide search and a reported interest in defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, the 49ers promote defensive line coach Jim Tomsula to head coach ... causing some consternation among Niners fans. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/49ers-Expected-to-Promote-Jim-Tomsula-to-Head-Coach-Report-288602631.html

Mark Davis gets the coach he wants, Jack Del Rio

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jack Del Rio's hiring as head coach has owner Mark Davis' fingerprints all over it. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Jack-Del-Rio-Next-Raiders-Head-Coach-Report-288591901.html

Gase's offensive mind is among the best in the NFL

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Adam Gase has been praised by those who work with him for his innovative offensive mind. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Innovative-Gase-Might-Mean-Big-Things-for-49ers-Offense-288555981.html

Del Rio hiring may bring out the best in Mack and Moore

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Pro Bowl linebacker Jack Del Rio has been praised in the past for his work with linebackers. Might his hiring provide a boost for young standouts such as Khalil Mack and Sio Moore? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Del-Rio-Hire-Might-be-Great-for-Khalil-Mack-288549441.html

What kind of coach would the Raiders get with Del Rio?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jack Del Rio was an NFL head coach for nine years. By all reports he has some very big pluses ... and a few minuses. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Del-Rios-Tenure-in-Jacksonville-Had-Highs-Lows-288411801.html

Paralympic snowboarder and Afghanistan veteran Tyler Burdick is looking forward, not back, after undergoing second leg amputation

Tyler Burdick's legs were severely damaged in a roadside explosion while serving in Afghanistan as a Navy corpsman. But after rehabilitation and special braces, he was able to become a Paralympic snowboarder. Now that he's recovering from the amputation of both lower legs, he's optimistic and eager to start testing his prostheses on the slopes ... and looking forward to earning back his place on the U.S. team. My story for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Features/2015/January/12/Days-after-amputation-No-2-Paralympian-Burdick-circling-a-comback-date