Bowman starting to look like his All-Pro self again

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Linebacker NaVorro Bowman was all over the field vs. the Falcons, stuffing the run and pressuring the passer. Is he all the way back? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Bowman-Starting-to-Look-Like-His-Pre-Injury-Self-343731062.html

Gabbert leads 49ers to surprising win over Falcons

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: In his first start for San Francisco, QB Blaine Gabbert plays relatively well in an upset of the Falcons. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Surprise-Gabbert-Leads-49ers-to-Upset-of-Falcons-343234302.html

Raiders' comeback falls just short in Pittsburgh

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders rallied in the fourth quarter to tie the Steelers 35-35, but then Pittsburgh marched for a winning field goal. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Roar-Back-But-Then-Lose-to-Steelers-343175112.html

Surging Raiders matched up against solid Steelers

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With two straight wins, the Raiders roll into Pittsburgh Sunday, but the Steelers don't look like a victim. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Are-Rolling-but-Steelers-May-Not-Budge-341791912.html

Gabbert gets chance to reboot his career, starting Sunday

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: 49ers QB Blaine Gabbert will start Sunday vs. Falcons after enduring a rough start to his career. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Gabbert-Gets-His-Second-Chance-Beginning-Sunday-vs-Falcons-341744772.html

Triathlon programs are on the rise in college since NCAA blessing the sport with an "emerging sport" tag in 2014

Triathlon teams have been in existence for a while now in college, but all have been club teams and the sport doesn't have official status with the NCAA. All that is changing now. Within a decade, triathlon could be an important varsity sport at campuses across the U.S. My story for ESPN.com's Endurance Sports section: http://espn.go.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/14054244/endurance-sports-how-women-triathlon-breaking-colleges

49ers will have to duck Falcons' 1-2 punch

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Atlanta comes into San Francisco with the leading rusher and the leading receiver in the NFL. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Face-Falcons-Potent-One-Two-Punch-340877642.html

Mack, Edwards, Williams & Co. are powering Raiders' run D

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders run defense is now No. 2 in the NFL thanks to a ferocious group up front. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Run-Defense-Has-Become-One-of-NFLs-Best-340902302.html

Is Blaine Gabbert any better than Kaepernick?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Colin Kaepernick has been benched and Blaine Gabbert will take over at QB this Sunday vs. the Falcons. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-Blaine-Gabbert-Hardly-Seems-Like-an-Upgrade-339839562.html

Gabe Jackson morphing into an elite NFL guard

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Once again against the Jets, Raiders left guard Gabe Jackson was dominating. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Gabe-Jackson-Becoming-a-Force-339824322.html

U.S. cross country champion and track standout Laura Thweatt ready for a new adventure with marathon debut in New York City

Laura Thweatt listed a lot of goals for 2015, but running a marathon wasn't one of them. But when she suffered an injury, her coach, Lee Troop, suggested she try something completely different. My story for ESPN.com's Endurance Sports section: http://espn.go.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/13991585/endurance-sports-american-laura-thweatt-excited-make-marathon-debut-newyork

Raiders appear to be growing into a playoff team under Del Rio

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders, mired in more than a decade of mediocrity, suddenly have the look of a team destined for the postseason. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Appear-to-be-Growing-Into-a-Playoff-Team-339402172.html

Tomsula says he'll fix the 49ers ... but how?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Head coach Jim Tomsula, after watching his team get pounded by the Rams, says he'll work to fix things -- but there are no secret weapons on the roster. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Tomsula-Says-Hell-Fix-Problems-but-Cupboard-is-Bare-339375672.html

Rams pound the 49ers in St. Louis

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers are dominated at the line of scrimmage in a lopsided loss to St. Louis. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Get-Pushed-Around-in-St-Louis-339169802.html

Do you believe? Raiders run over Jets, improve to 4-3

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Oakland offense is outstanding again in victory over the Jets. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Look-Good-Again-in-Victory-to-Create-More-Believers-339176592.html

Do Raiders have a chance vs. tough defense of the Jets?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders offense is on a roll, but it may meet its match vs. the Jets.http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Jets-Defense-a-Big-Hurdle-for-Raiders-338735222.html

49ers may not be able to slow Rams' pass rush

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: A shaky offensive line could spell doom for 49ers vs. the Rams this weekend. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Rams-Pass-Rush-May-be-Too-Much-for-49ers--Shaky-Offensive-Line-338761952.html

Success breeds success in San Diego State's women's soccer program

Several members of the SDSU women's soccer team will soon graduate as the most successful class ever. My story for 360 Magazine of San Diego State: http://newscenter.sdsu.edu/sdsu_newscenter/news_story.aspx?sid=75850

Jaquiski Tartt is now on the spot with Bethea out for season

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie safety Jaquiski Tartt will be in the starting lineup Sunday vs. the Rams after a season-ending injury to team MVP Antoine Bethea. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/With-Bethea-Out-Rookie-Tartt-Gets-a-Learning-Opportunity-337964322.html

Rodney Hudson is at the center of Raiders turnaround

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: When Oakland signed free-agent center Rodney Hudson this offseason, some critics said they overpaid. Yet he's been worth every cent. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Hudson-Showing-Raiders-Hes-Worth-Every-Penny-337953182.html