Raiders' Miller fighting through two injuries

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kolton Miller can't play up to his standards because of injuries, but Jon Gruden admires his grit. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Miller-is-Struggling-but-Gruden-Admires-His-Grit-500390252.html

49ers surrender late lead in loss to Giants

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers defense can't hold a fourth-quarter lead in 27-23 loss to the Giants on MNF. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Give-Away-Late-Lead-Lose-to-Giants-500337981.html

There's more to a healthy, happy retirement than just having time and money

There's more to retirement that stopping work and having enough money. What will you do? How can you be healthy, both mentally and physically? Some tips for a healthy retirement. My story for the San Diego Union-Tribune: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/sd-he-retirement-preparation-20181112-story.html

Raiders' Davis says he takes responsibility for this mess

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Who's to blame for Raiders' demise? Not Jon Gruden, says team owner Mark Davis. Davis says he'll take the responsibility. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Davis-The-Buck-Stops-With-Me-500286192.html

Early mistake costly in Raiders' loss to Chargers

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raiders start out strong, then fizzle, to fall to 1-8 with loss to Chargers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Early-Fumble-Kills-Raiders-Momentum-in-Fifth-Straight-Loss-500241531.html

Mullens is starting, but for how long?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Nick Mullens is now the 49ers' starting QB, but Kyle Shanahan says C.J. Beathard's story isn't over yet. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Mullens-Not-Set-in-Stone-as-49ers-Starting-QB-500145831.html

Pass rushers getting to Carr much quicker in 2018

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr is on pace to be sacked 48 times this year, a career worst, because defenders are blowing right through his O-line. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Carr-Rarely-Has-Time-to-Pass-This-Season-500143041.html

Whitehead having a rough time in pass coverage

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Linebacker Tahir Whitehead has been a liability on pass defense for Raiders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Linebacker-Whitehead-Giving-Raiders-Mixed-Results-500056781.html

Watson's return gives 49ers a boost

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Edge rusher Dekoda Watson has given the 49ers some fresh legs on the D-line. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Dekoda-Watson-Added-Energy-to-Defense-500052311.html

49ers struck gold with Kittle, who keeps improving

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tight end George Kittle has become one of the best in the NFL already. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Best-Recent-49ers-Draft-Pick-George-Kittle-499947861.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_BAYBrand

Raiders add a pair of veteran defensive ends

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With Bruce Irvin now released, Oakland adds two experienced defensive ends to its roster to help with non-existent pass rush. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Sign-a-Pair-of-Veteran-Defensive-Ends-499829091.html

Cassius Marsh finally getting some sacks

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Cassius Marsh had 2.5 sacks in his last game and continues to work hard to get to the QB. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Marsh-Putting-Some-Life-into-49ers-Pass-Rushing-499823471.html

Even as a girl, Kristin Stehly knew she wanted to teach physical education and help others be healthy

Kristin Stehly never was a dynamic athlete, but she loved exercise. As an adult she's been a marathoner, fitness instructor and middle-school physical education teacher. My story on her for the Active San Diego series of the Union-Tribune Health section: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/sd-he-active-stehly-20181105-story.html

Shanahan expected to start Mullens again

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kyle Shanahan has indicated he'll start Nick Mullens at QB rather than C.J. Beathard this coming Monday night vs. the Giants. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Mullens-Expected-to-Get-Another-Start-vs-Giants-499657281.html

Raiders continue to shed talented veterans

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Bruce Irvin is released, saving the team more than $9 million under the cap next year. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Ejecting-Irvin-Saves-Raiders-Even-More-Money-499660571.html

Tina Ament is a record-setting triathlete and ultra cyclist, a longtime rower, a graduate of Yale and Stanford Law, an assistant U.S. attorney ... and blind

Four years ago, Tina Ament became the first blind woman to complete the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. It's one of many remarkable accomplishments in her life. My story on her for ESPNW.com: http://www.espn.com/espnw/life-style/article/25149273/us-assistant-attorney-tina-ament-setting-records-blind-triathlete

Mostert's bright season ends on dark note

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raheem Mostert was proving he can play in the NFL and be a good running back when suddenly his season came to an end. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raheem-Mosterts-Season-Comes-to-an-Early-End-499414821.html

Raiders-Gruden marriage looks domed to failure

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jon Gruden's Raiders seem to have quit on him in 34-3 loss to the 49ers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Through-Eight-Games-Gruden-Era-is-Ugly-499411611.html

QB Mullens has dynamic debut in 49ers win

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Nick Mullens throws for three TDs in a 34-3 rout of the Raiders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Mullens-is-Dynamic-in-Debut-as-49ers-Rout-Raiders-499365551.html

49ers vs. Raiders is one very ugly matchup

Daily 49ers and Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The combined records of the woeful 49ers and Raiders is 2-13, making it the worst combined team record of any game on prime-time NFL TV ever, for a game this late in the season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-vs-49ers-Game-Thursday-Night-is-Historic-Matchup-499289101.html