If Myles Jack falls to 49ers, would Baalke bite?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: UCLA linebacker Myles Jack ranks as one of the most exciting prospects in the NFL draft ... but there are questions about his knee. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/If-Jack-Falls-to-49ers-Would-Baalke-Ignore-Concerns-About-Knee-376995221.html

McKenzie feels the pressure heading into draft

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Now that he's scored in two consecutive drafts, Raiders GM says he feels even more pressure for this draft. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-McKenzie-Facing-Great-Expectations-376987541.html

Are 49ers really a finalist in the Josh Norman sweepstakes?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman is back on the market, and reports have the 49ers and Redskins as finalists for his services. Does that make sense? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-May-be-a-Landing-Spot-for-Josh-Norman-376735741.html

Lighter Carradine may play heavier load for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tank Carradine has dropped weight and regained his quickness, but will that mean he'll finally be the player the 49ers had envisioned?http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Less-May-be-More-for-Carradine-This-Season-376574801.html

Linebackers Smith, Irvin reunited with Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Malcolm Smith is excited to be joined by Bruce Irvin this season in Oakland. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Smith-Says-Irvin-Will-Make-Big-Plays-in-Big-Situations-376560961.html

Are Baalke, Kelly still working well together?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Despite one report from Philadelphia that Chip Kelly and Trent Baalke may have started to grate on one another, it's doubtful the relationship has deteriorated yet. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Is-the-Honeymoon-Between-Baalke-and-Kelly-Already-Over-376387871.html

Hudson says Raiders O-Line must work hard to get better

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raiders center Rodney Hudson is happy the team has added talent to the offensive line this offseason, but says the unit must work hard to become an efficient unit in 2016. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Hudson-Raiders-Offensive-Line-Must-Develop-Continuity-376380611.html

Niners' GM Baalke needs to do some rehab work

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Just a few seasons ago, 49ers exec Trent Baalke ranked among the NFL's best general managers in almost every evaluation. Now, analysts put him in the league's second tier. What happens in 2016 likely will be crucial in the resurrection of his reputation.  http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Baalke-Has-Fallen-Down-Rankings-of-NFL-General-Managers-376226681.html

Re-signed Seth Roberts should continue to grow at WR

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders gave Seth Roberts a new one-year deal this week, and the young receiver should continue to grow now that he has experience and the confidence of QB Derek Carr. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Re-Signed-Roberts-Likely-to-Continue-to-Grow-376218011.html

Staley should fit well in Kelly's offense, even playing "off in space"

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Left tackle Joe Staley may be a great fit for the spread offense with his rare combination of size and athletic ability. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Staley-Appears-to-be-a-Perfect-Fit-for-Kellys-Spread-Offense-376081421.html

Top five positions of need for the Raiders in 2016 draft

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: What are the Raiders' greatest needs in the draft? Here are the top five: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Begin-Offseason-Program-With-Many-Needs-Filled-376076141.html

From a tiny island in Maine, Michael Westphal is doing big things as a runner with Parkinson's disease

Once, Michael Westphal was one of the best distance runners in Maine. But after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2006, he gave up running. When he tried to run a couple of years ago, he discovered he could run more easily than when he first experienced his symptoms. Now he's qualified for the Boston Marathon. My story for ESPN.com's Endurance Sports section: http://espn.go.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/15210320/endurance-sports-parkinson-disease-stop-michael-westphal-qualifying-boston-marathon

Schedule-maker does no favors for Kelly, 49ers in 2016

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: It may be tough for Chip Kelly's new-look 49ers to get much early momentum because of the team's three first opponents. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Face-a-Tough-Opening-to-2016-Season-375851971.html

Rising Raiders return to prime-time schedule in 2016

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raiders will have prime-time dates on national TV for three games -- and possibly more -- in 2016. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Will-be-a-Prime-Time-Team-Again-in-2016-375846881.html

Former Olympic water polo goaltender Chay Lapin helps new beach handball team win Pan Am championship

Beach team handball is a relatively new sport, and the U.S. team has just been formed. In its first big challenge at the Pan American Beach Team Handball Championships, former Olympic water polo standout Chay Lapin helped the U.S. to the team title. My story for TeamUSA.org. http://www.teamusa.org/News/2016/April/14/Water-Polo-Olympian-Chay-Lapin-Leads-Newly-Formed-Beach-Handball-Team-To-Success

Rams' blockbuster trade may be a blessing to 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: On Thursday, the Rams traded up to get the No. 1 pick in the draft, almost ensuring that the 49ers won't get to pick one of the two top QBs available. But that good be a good thing ... http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Rams-Trade-Up-to-No-1-Pick-Has-Impact-on-49ers-375713561.html

Nelson says Raiders have become attractive for free agents

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: New Raiders safety Reggie Nelson says Oakland, with all the improvements the franchise has made, is attractive now to free agents. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Newest-Raider-Nelson-Excited-by-Raiders-Progress-375705761.html

Goff or Wentz? Niners might be wise to favor Goff

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: If the Niners get a chance to choose between the draft's top QBs, they might be smart to take Jared Goff over Carson Wentz. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Goff-May-be-a-Better-Fit-for-49ers-Than-Wentz-375559301.html

Crabtree investment should continue to pay dividends

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: In his final two years with the 49ers, Michael Crabtree looked to be on the downhill side of his career. After one season in Oakland, he's revved up. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Crabtree-Signing-Should-Continue-to-Pay-Off-in-a-Big-Way-375554571.html

Headed into fourth season, Watson eager to prove worth

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Going into the final year of his first NFL contract, Raiders tackle Menelik Watson wants to prove himself to the team and coaches who have believed in him. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Watson-Working-Hard-to-Prove-His-Worth-to-Raiders-375405981.html