Shanahan will have more roster control than Harbaugh

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: New 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan will have control of his 53-player roster, something Jim Harbaugh never had. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Unlike-Harbaugh-Shanahan-Will-Have-53-Man-Roster-Control-413418193.html

Biathlon veteran Tim Burke says U.S. team is strongest it's ever been heading into World Championships

Veterans Tim Burke and Susan Dunklee lead a deep U.S. team into the World Biathlon Championships. My story for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/News/2017/February/07/Tim-Burke-This-Is-Team-USAs-Best-Biathlon-Team-Ever-Going-Into-Worlds

Rookie QB Cook learned NFL "is a business"

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Connor Cook learned he'll have to improve and produce in the NFL, or he'll soon be gone. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Cook-Learned-NFL-is-Strictly-a-Business-413414713.html

Raiders hope to upgrade interior defensive line

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders believe they need to get more "push" from their defensive tackles, and may go all out to bring in an impact interior defensive lineman.http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Upgrading-Interior-Defensive-Line-May-be-Priority-413304593.html

Shanahan will also be 49ers' offensive coordinator

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: New head coach Kyle Shanahan also will lead the team's offense. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Shanahan-Will-Also-be-49ers-Offensive-Coordinator-413299473.html

Shannon Rowbury, who believes cheaters have twice burned her in the Olympics, isn't shy about speaking out against drug users

Shannon Rowbury always feels at home at the Millrose Games in New York City. One of the reasons is, she's won two straight Wanamaker Mile titles. The other reason is the New York Road Runners stance on athletes who use performance-enhancing drugs is in line with her own. My story for ESPN.com's Endurance Sports section: http://www.espn.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/18647223/three-olympian-shannon-rowbury-guns-third-straight-victory-wanamaker-mile-2017-millrose-games

New 49ers GM says finding a QB is top priority

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Whether it's with a veteran such as Jay Cutler or a rookie like Deshaun Watson, 49ers' new GM John Lynch says his team must restock its collection of quarterbacks. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Lynch-Says-Finding-a-Quarterback-is-No-1-Priority-413167553.html

Raiders' Mack graded as NFL's fourth-best player

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Khalil Mack won AP Defensive Player of the Year honors last week, and this week has been judged the fourth-best player in the NFL by Pro Football Focus. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Mack-Ranked-at-No-4-Among-All-NFL-Players-413171073.html

Fencing keeps retired Marine Creston Bailey sharp, motivated and in shape

As a Marine, Creston Bailey was always in great condition. Now that he's retired, Bailey continues to take care of himself so he can be at his best as a fencer in local and national competitions. My story on Bailey for the Active San Diego series in the San Diego Union-Tribune: http://html5.pagesuite.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=52ddd258-3643-48dd-961f-a9dc6460aed4

New 49ers coach Shanahan has no time to waste

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: It's official: Kyle Shanahan is the new head coach in San Francisco. His to-do list is so long, he's ready to get to work. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Kyle-Shanahan-Has-No-Time-to-Rest-With-49ers--413041753.html

Oddsmakers give Raiders a 20-1 shot to win Super Bowl

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: After a 12-4 season, Vegas oddsmakers put the Raiders among the top 10 teams favored to win the next Super Bowl. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Among-10-Favorites-for-Super-Bowl-LII-413036893.html

Soon-to-be 49ers coach had bad day at Super Bowl

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kyle Shanahan may prove to be a terrific head coach for the 49ers, but his play-calling at the end of Super Bowl contributed to Atlanta's loss to New England. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Sunday-Wasnt-So-Super-for-Shanahan-412905443.html

Reports: Aldon Smith will be cleared to play

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Linebacker Aldon Smith may be reinstated by the NFL as an active player for the Raiders by March. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Aldon-Smith-May-Soon-be-Cleared-to-Rejoin-Raiders-412899053.html

McGloin's time with Raiders is probably over

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Free agent-to-be Matt McGloin is likely to pursue a job somewhere else. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/McGloins-Time-With-Raiders-is-Probably-Over-412686713.html

Shanahan has been a good talent evaluator, too

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: According to those who've worked with him, future 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has had a knack for discerning talent. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Shanahan-Comes-With-Reputation-as-a-Good-Talent-Evaluator-412690113.html

Lynch says 49ers passed his secret test

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: New GM John Lynch had concerns about the 49ers front office and ownership, so he put them to a test before accepting the job. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/John-Lynch-Tested-49ers-and-They-Passed-412559203.html

Raiders' linebacker Riley may be worth keeping

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Linebacker Perry Riley Jr. came to Oakland in October and made an immediate impact. Now he's a free agent, and possibly one worth keeping. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Riley-One-of-Many-Raiders-Veterans-Who-Could-Leave-412562953.html

Could San Diego be eventual home for Raiders?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With hurdles now in the way of their proposed move to Las Vegas, might the Raiders fill the void in San Diego? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Could-San-Diego-Emerge-as-a-New-Home-for-Raiders-412426003.html

Lynch's first hire as 49ers GM has great reputation

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Adam Peters, formerly of the Broncos and Patriots, will be VP of player personnel for the 49ers under GM John Lynch. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/First-Hire-by-Lynch-Has-Great-Reputation-412420743.html

Jennie Finch named MLB's ambassador to softball

Former Olympian and college All-America softball standout Jennie Finch has become Major League Baseball's first Softball Ambassador. She hopes the partnership is another step in growth of her game. My story for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/News/2017/January/31/In-New-Partnership-Jennie-Finch-Promotes-Softball-Through-Major-League-Baseball