So far, 49ers have received very little from investment in Reggie Bush

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Through five games, Reggie Bush has touched the ball five times. Now, he's injured again. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Have-Received-Very-Little-From-Bush-332052102.html

Raiders' Murray will get a chance to heal during bye week

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Latavius Murray's shoulder injury kept him out of Sunday's loss to the Broncos, but he should get a chance over the next two weeks to get better. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Bye-Week-Gives-Murray-a-Chance-to-Heal-332025582.html

Eli Manning drives Giants to victory over rallying 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers nearly came away with a victory in New Jersey, but Eli Manning & Co. wouldn't allow it to happen. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Late-Giants-Drive-Crushes-49ers-Hopes-331955931.html

Late Carr interception dooms Raiders vs. Broncos

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With the game on the line, Derek Carr's interception is returned for a TD in loss to the Broncos. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Intercepted-En-Route-to-Victory-331941851.html

Niners' toughest foe this week: Themselves

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: San Francisco is on the road to play the Giants Sunday night, but the 49ers' biggest obstacle isn't the Giants. It's their own shortcomings. Can they fix them? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Face-a-Giant-Opponent-Themselves-331612252.html

Raiders can take a big leap with victory over Broncos

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders of 2015 appear to be a different and better team ... but can they beat Denver? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Have-Big-Opportunity-to-Make-a-Statement-vs-Broncos-331589761.html

Thirty years after setting American marathon record, Joan Benoit Samuelson reflects on her future and her past

Until a recent illness, Joan Benoit Samuelson was hopeful of running within 30 minutes of her American-record time in the Chicago Marathon, set in 1985. But Samuelson, 58, still has plenty of goals left in running. My story for ESPN Endurance: http://espn.go.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/13780755/endurance-sports-joan-benoit-samuelson-remains-vital-running-world

No. 1 Broncos defense will be hurdle for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Will Derek Carr and the Raiders be able to attack the Broncos' No.1-ranked defense in an AFC West game Sunday? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Will-be-Tested-by-Broncos-No-1-Defense-331264422.html

Jimmie Ward growing into his role as 49ers' nickel corner

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After holding the Packers' Randall Cobb largely in check last week, Jimmie Ward now will be tasked with stopping Odell Beckham Jr. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Ward-Playing-a-Big-Role-on-Defense-331251772.html

Gordon Haller, champion of the inaugural Ironman race in Hawaii in 1978, is still doing Ironman races at 65

When Gordon Haller crossed the finish line of the very first Ironman triathlon in 1978, he remembers there being about three people there to greet him. Only 15 people entered the race, which had an entry fee of $3. Now, at age 65, Haller is still entering triathlons, as well as long-distance swims, runs and bike races. My story on Haller for ESPN.com's Endurance Sports section: First Ironman winner in 1978, Gordon Haller, is still doing Ironman races at 65. My story for ESPN.com's Endurance Sports section: http://espn.go.com/endurance/

Niners are on the wrong end of turnover differential

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Adding to the offensive and defensive woes of the 49ers is the fact San Francisco has committed seven turnovers while getting just two takeaways. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Are-Losing-Turnover-Battle-Too-330886992.html

Del Rio says he still has confidence in Murray

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Latavius Murray committed two costly turnovers in a loss to the Bears Sunday, but head coach Jack Del Rio says he still has confidence in his running back. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Despite-Mistakes-Raiders-Murray-Still-Has-Del-Rios-Confidence-330878942.html

Finger of 49ers blame is pointed at offensive line

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: A remade offensive line that is getting manhandled each week may be the No. 1 culprit in offensive woes.http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/NIners-Offensive-Line-is-the-Root-of-Offensive-Struggles-330680831.html

Raiders, who could be 3-1 now, must tighten up defense

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders battled to take a late-game lead, only to give the game away by not containing the Bears' last-minute drive. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Need-to-Tighten-Late-Game-Defense-330668981.html

This time, 49ers offense disappears in 17-3 loss to Packers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The San Francisco defense performed better vs. Green Bay, but the offense was totally flat in a 17-3 loss as 49ers fall to 1-3.http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Offense-Goes-Flat-in-Third-Straight-Defeat-330589641.html

Raiders defense can't protect late lead in Chicago

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Oakland gives up long drive at the end of game in 22-20 loss to to Chicago Bears. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Defense-Cant-Hold-in-22-20-Loss-to-Bears-330580041.html

Raiders, on a roll, favored to beat 0-3 Bears Sunday

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The surging Raiders can be over .500 after Week 4 for the first time in 13 years if they can beat hapless Chicago Sunday. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Hunt-For-Third-Straight-Victory-vs-Struggling-Bears-330408801.html

Can 49ers' success vs. Packers carry into Sunday's game?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers are reeling and now face the 3-0 Packers. Will the 49ers' recent success against the Pack have any weight Sunday? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Slumping-49ers-Face-Undefeated-Packers-Sunday--330403891.html

49ers' Armstead is coming on in a rush

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive end Arik Armstead recorded his first NFL sack in Week 2, and appears to be making big strides. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Armstead-Beginning-to-Show-Pass-Rushing-Skills-330260851.html

What a change ... Raiders are favored on the road this week

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: After a victory in Cleveland, the 2-1 Raiders are favored against the Bears in Chicago this week. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Actually-Favored-This-Week-on-the-Road-330256351.html