Shanahan: Edge rusher is 49ers' top need

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The biggest position upgrade the 49ers need is a pass rusher on the outside, says Kyle Shanahan. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Shanahan-Sees-Edge-Rusher-as-49ers-Top-Priority-502120781.html

Bryant's season (and time) with the Raiders is over

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Martavis Bryant experiment was a failure for the Raiders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Season-is-Done-for-Raiders-Martavis-Bryant-502119531.html

Jennifer Chaudoir is a survivor and a thriver who's found joy in sports and has become a champion

Jennifer Chaudoir survived two marriages filled with physical and emotional abuse from her husbands to find solace in exercise. First it was running, then snowshoe racing. Today, the Green Bay, Wisconsin, woman is a national and world champion. My story about her for ESPNW.com. http://www.espn.com/espnw/life-style/article/25471529/meet-jennifer-chaudoir-small-business-owning-mom-two-world-snowshoe-titles

Ex-Bronco Anderson joins Raiders backfield

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Cal standout and Denver Broncos running back C J. Anderson joins Raiders for final four games of the season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/CJ-Anderson-Gets-New-Opportunity-With-Raiders-502072611.html

Hard-running Jeff Wilson has a fan in Shanahan

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie running back Jeff Wilson will get first start for 49ers this Sunday vs. Denver. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Jeff-Wilson-Will-Get-First-NFL-Start-502069651.html

Even swamped by work, Grant LeBeau takes time out to exercise, surf, which refreshes him and clears his mind

Grant LeBeau is never too busy to take advantage of the San Diego lifestyle ... and the beach and ocean. My story about him for the Active San Diego series in the Union-Tribune Health section. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/sd-he-active-lebeau-20181203-story.html

McGlinchey is living up to his draft status

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie tackle Mike McGlinchey is living up to his draft status. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Love-What-They-See-of-Mike-McGlinchey-501890451.html

Gruden says Carr is locked in right now

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: QB Derek Carr, after a rough start, is on a roll right now. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Offense-is-Starting-to-Click-Thanks-to-Carr-501892671.html

Carr now No. 2 for career passing yards for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Carr moves past Rich Gannon into No. 2 all-time for passing yards with Raiders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Carr-Would-Rather-Have-Victories-Than-Records-501794001.html

For 49ers, 'D' is for defenseless

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: San Francisco defense is shredded by the Seahawks and has been bad all season. Expect big changes. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Defense-Appears-Totally-Defenseless-501788621.html

Raiders fumble away chance to beat K.C.

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Turnovers kill Oakland in shootout with Chiefs. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Fumble-Away-a-Chance-at-an-Upset-501746361.html

Seahawks start fast, roll over 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: 49ers get squashed in Seattle. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Allow-Seahawks-a-Quick-Start-in-Another-Loss-501747271.html

It's a new look for U.S. biathlon teams

With new head coaches for both the men's and women's teams, the retirement of two veteran standouts and the addition of some younger prospects, the U.S. biathlon teams are ready for the start of a new season. My story for TeamUSA.org: https://www.teamusa.org/News/2018/November/29/Excitement-Beckons-As-Biathlon-Season-Begins-With-New-US-Coaches-New-Look-On-Teams

Finally healthy, Dante Pettis is producing for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: WR Dante Pettis is finally getting a chance to show what he can do. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Pettis-Coming-on-Strong-Now-That-Hes-Healthy-Again-501550411.html

Cooper: Raiders didn't know how to use me

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: WR Amari Cooper is playing like a star since being traded by Oakland to Dallas. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Cooper-Believes-Raiders-Didnt-Know-How-to-Use-Him-501553931.html

Derek Carr is winning over Gruden

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Oakland head coach Jon Gruden says QB Derek Carr is "a heck of a quarterback" who will be part of the team's future plans. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gruden-Says-Carr-is-a-Heck-of-a-Quarterback-501354291.html

Despite rocky game, Mullens will start at QB

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Nick Mullens will get another start vs. Seattle, despite poor performance vs. Bucs. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Despite-Rough-Game-Mullens-Will-Start-Again-501349871.html

Rookie tackles struggling to protect Carr

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie tackle Brandon Parker allows three sacks of Derek Carr. Fellow rookie Kolton Miller has had similar problems. How will the Raiders fix this problem? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Couldnt-Protect-Carr-in-Loss-to-Ravens-501257761.html

Niners lose Jimmie Ward ... yet again

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jimmie Ward, who broke a forearm vs. the Bucs, may have played his last game as a 49er. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Another-Injury-May-Have-Ended-Wards-Time-With-49ers-501255011.html

Formula is the same for another Raiders loss

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: If you've seen one Raiders loss, you've seen them all, even this one vs. the Ravens. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Stick-to-Same-Losing-Script-in-Baltimore-501207821.html