Raiders QBs have been under siege

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Over the past three games, the Raiders' pass protection has taken a dive. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Pass-Protection-Will-be-Tested-by-Chargers-450610363.html

Rookie Kittle has breakthrough game at tight end

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: George Kittle is living up to 49ers' hopes at tight end. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Rookie-KIttle-is-Becoming-Important-Part-of-49ers-Offense-450254173.html

Will Carr come back this week?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr may be back much sooner than expected. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Del-Rio-Believes-Carr-Will-Play-This-Sunday-450261663.html

Del Rio lost his gambling nerve in loss to Ravens

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: In 2016, the Raiders head coach developed a rep as a gambler. In Sunday's third straight loss, he played it too safe. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Del-Rio-Played-it-Safe-in-Raiders-Third-Straight-Loss-450086963.html

Hyde, Bowman miffed at drop in playing time

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Carlos Hyde and NaVorro Bowman's snaps were cut in loss to Colts. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Pair-of-49ers-Veterans-Unhappy-With-Playing-Time-450092663.html

49ers rally to tie, then lose to Colts in OT

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: San Francisco rallied to tie the game but then fell to Indianapolis in overtime. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Rally-Then-Lose-to-Colts-in-Overtime-449996063.html

Shanahan is sticking by Hoyer vs. the Colts

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Head coach Kyle Shanahan isn't yet ready to pull the plug on QB Brian Hoyer. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Shanahan-Will-Stick-with-Hoyer-vs-the-Colts-449769983.html

Raiders need to get back to running the ball

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With Derek Carr on the shelf for a while, expect the Raiders to focus on their running game vs. Baltimore Sunday. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Without-Carr-Raiders-May-Try-to-Run-Over-the-Ravens-449762173.html

Buckner already one of NFL's best defensive tackles

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Second-year man DeForest Buckner is a rising star. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Buckner-Growing-into-Elite-Defensive-Lineman-449590173.html

Ravens' Watson will test Raiders' TE coverage

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: For years, Oakland has had trouble with opposing tight ends. Now comes one of the best in Baltimore's Benjamin Watson. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Ravens-Tight-End-Watson-Will-Test-Raiders-Defense-449596833.html

With Carr out, Raiders turn to ex-Bill Manuel

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr will miss at least two games, so ex-Bills QB EJ Manuel will need to step up to help Raiders regain their momentum. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Putting-Their-Fate-in-Manuels-Hands-449252113.html

49ers' Trent Brown developing into fine tackle

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Through four games, right tackle Trent Brown is third best in the NFL in pass protection. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Trent-Brown-Developing-into-Fine-Pass-Blocker-449245563.html

Chelsea Beaumonte's world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer; a year later she's grateful for all who helped save her life

Chelsea Beaumonte knew of no history of breast cancer in her family, but when she was diagnosed with the disease about a year ago, a genetic test on her showed she carried a gene that makes her susceptible to that cancer and a few others. That test prompted a course of treatment that should allow her to live for decades. My story for the Health section of the San Diego Union-Tribune: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/sd-he-breast-cancer-survivor-20171002-story.html

Julie Hannan is following the healthy (and unhealthy) examples in her family she saw as a girl

Julie Hannan helps students reach their exercise, health and fitness goals at San Diego State, and has been hooked on being active and healthy since she was a youngster. My story on her for the Active San Diego series in the Health section of the San Diego Union-Tribune. http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/sd-he-active-hannan-20171002-story.html

Forty years later, first winners of the Chicago Marathon are still going strong

Dan Cloeter was a young seminary student and Dorothy Doolittle a track coach headed to her first college job when they won the inaugural marathon in Chicago, then called the Mayor Daley Marathon. Forty years later they're still active and they love talking about that day. My story for MotivRunning.com: https://www.motivrunning.com/running-life/running-history/recalling-inaugural-chicago-marathon/

So far, Hoyer's quarterback play has cost 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Brian Hoyer is playing far below expectations. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Quarterback-Play-Remains-a-49ers-Weak-Spot-449075043.html

Raiders believe Carr may be ready for Sunday's game

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr may have suffered back spasms and avoided a more serious injury. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Hopeful-Carr-Can-be-Ready-for-Next-Game-449063883.html

Same story: Another close loss for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers took a 15-12 lead late in overtime, then fell to the Cardinals. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Same-Story-for-49ers-Close-but-No-Victory-448971653.html

Raiders lose Carr, then lose in Denver

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: After losing QB Derek Carr, the Raiders lost an AFC West showdown with the Broncos. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Lose-Carr-Then-Lose-to-Broncos-448969193.html

Thirty years after he broke into the NFL, Christian Okoye is still having an impact on the league

In 1987, former Nigerian track and field standout Christian Okoye broke into the NFL as a huge and very fast running back. He led the league in rushing once and was the AFC Offensive Player of the Year one season. Twenty five years after retiring, the league is benefitting from his playing days with scores of Nigerian-Americans -- inspired by Okoye -- following him into football. My story for ESPN.com: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20864539/why-impact-powerful-running-back-christian-okoye-nigerian-nightmare-felt-30-years-debut