Just call the 49ers fullback "Juice"

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Fullback Kyle Juszczyk, nicknamed Juice, is going to the Pro Bowl and is eager to see what the offense can become in 2018. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Investment-in-Juice-Paid-Off-for-49ers-468988083.html

Gruden still searching for O-line coach

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With offensive line coach Mike Tice likely not to return, head coach Jon Gruden is looking for a coach to get the most out of the unit in 2018. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Gruden-Still-Looking-for-an-Offensive-Line-Coach-468992973.html

Gruden hires Alabama's secondary coach

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: New Oakland coach Jon Gruden turns to 'Bama secondary coach Derrick Ansley to tune up one of team's weakest links. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Gruden-Hires-Alabama-Secondary-Coach-468813003.html

Sports books believe in 49ers in 2018

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Sports books and analysts backing 49ers for 2018. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Late-Surge-Has-Earned-Believers-for-2018-468805173.html

Freestyle skier Joss Christensen focusing on health and form in time to compete at PyeongChang Olympics

Gold medal freestyle skier Joss Christensen is trying to overcome injuries to get back to elite form. My story for TeamUSA.org: https://www.teamusa.org/News/2018/January/10/My-Focus--How-Joss-Christensens-Simple-Approach-Could-Lead-To-More-Gold-In-2018

Olson returning to Raiders once again

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jon Gruden hires Greg Olson as offensive coordinator, the same role Olson held with the Raiders in 2013-14 before he was let go. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Will-Olsons-Second-Stint-With-Raiders-be-More-Successful-468625373.html

Staley thought about retirement; now he's excited

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tackle Joe Staley had a long talk with Kyle Shanahan early in the 2017 season that now has him excited about his future and the 49ers' future, too. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Optimistic-Joe-Staley-Eager-for-49ers-Next-Season-468616613.html

Norton moves across Bay to 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Ken Norton Jr., fired as defensive coordinator of the Raiders in 2017, will join the 49ers as assistant head coach/inside linebackers coach. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Bring-in-Norton-to-Coach-Inside-Linebackers-468466233.html

Penn: Gruden is exactly what Raiders need

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tackle Donald Penn played for Jon Gruden in Tampa Bay and is excited to play for him again in Oakland. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Penn-Says-Grudens-Energy-Will-Excite-Raiders-468462393.html

Lynch in great position for offseason moves

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: GM John Lynch's first job is signing QB Jimmy Garoppolo. After that, he has four high draft picks and a load of salary-cap space. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/John-Lynch-in-Great-Position-for-the-Offseason-468325983.html

Gruden will give Carr "tough love"

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Ex-Raiders QB Rich Gannon says new head coach Jon Gruden will focus on QB Derek Carr. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Carr-is-About-to-Get-a-Big-Dose-of-Tough-Love-468319453.html

Gamble on Lynch turned into a winner

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: GM John Lynch gave 49ers owner quick return on his hiring gamble. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gamble-on-Lynch-is-Paying-Off-for-49ers-468034263.html

Did coaches turn on Derek Carr?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Reports indicate the Raiders coaching staff took shots at Derek Carr late in the season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Did-Raiders-Coaching-Staff-Turn-on-Derek-Carr-468037833.html

Registered nurse Dennis Gerrits stays moving and fit through his passion for roller hockey

Dennis Gerrits never played hockey while growing up in Wisconsin, but the registered nurse, former soldier and father of five is now a passionate roller hockey player. It's what keeps him fuel to stay in shape. My story on Gerrits for the Active San Diego series in the Health section of the San Diego Union-Tribune: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/sd-he-active-gerrits-20171229-story.html

Will Raiders wave bye-bye to Crabtree?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: One report indicates the Raiders will cut ties with veteran receiver Michael Crabtree this offseason. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Reports-Indicate-Raiders-May-Cut-Ties-With-Crabtree-467683003.html

49ers' Kittle had solid rookie season

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie tight end George Kittle showed 49ers he could be a star in the making. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Kittle-Showed-49ers-He-Can-be-a-Big-Part-of-Offense-467689463.html

Raiders fans should thank Del Rio

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jack Del Rio is now gone as head coach, but Raiders fans owe him a round of applause for what he accomplished. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Del-Rio-Deserves-Applause-From-Raiders-Fans-467561743.html

49ers honor WR Goodwin for courage

Daily 49ers blogs for NBC Bay Area website: Wideout Marquise Goodwin honored by 49ers teammates for courage. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Teammates-Honor-Goodwin-for-Courage-467558443.html

49ers optimistic after ending '17 with another win

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: A fifth straight win, a new QB and improved play give 49ers hope for 2018. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-End-Season-With-Fifth-Straight-Victory-467461913.html

Raiders' awful season ends with loss

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: A loss to the Chargers puts the lid on an awful Oakland season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Brutal-Season-Comes-to-Merciful-End-467459203.html