Dee Ford is impactful addition to 49ers' D

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The signing of pass-rush star Dee Ford is indication the 49ers' defense will be much different in 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Pass-Rush-Could-be-Ferocious-in-2019-507090601.html

New OT Trent Brown will change Raiders' O-line

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Massive new tackle Trent Brown will change the Raiders' offensive line in many ways. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Offensive-Line-Will-be-Changed-by-Trent-Brown-507092751.html

49ers spend big on LB Kwon Alexander

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: San Francisco gives big contract to linebacker Kwon Alexander, who's coming off a torn ACL last season with Tampa Bay. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Alexander-Gives-49ers-an-Athletic-Promising-Linebacker-507032241.html

Raiders add ex-Rams safety Lamarcus Joyner

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raiders agree to terms with free-agent free safety Lamarcus Joyner of the NFC-champion Rams. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Are-Off-to-a-Fast-Start-in-Free-Agency-507033391.html

Is Le'Veon Bell headed to Oakland?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area: The Raiders aren't shy about spending money, so will ex-Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell soon sign with Oakland? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-May-be-in-Market-for-Another-Steelers-Star-506983891.html

Earl Thomas will find a new home this week

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Niners figure to be a contender for safety Earl Thomas this week. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/If-Money-Isnt-Right-in-Dallas-Thomas-Could-be-a-49er-506982571.html

Smith restructures deal to say with 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Malcolm Smith, who signed a huge deal two years ago, agrees to restructure his contract and will stay on the roster. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Linebacker-Malcolm-Smith-Restructures-Contract-506879071.html

Using 4th pick on a QB? Not a good idea

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: One mock draft this week has the Raiders using the No. 4 pick on Missouri QB Drew Lock. It would be a recipe for disaster. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Would-Raiders-Use-No-4-Pick-on-a-Quarterback-506881031.html?shf

Tina Karwasky, former coach and touring pro, remains a force nationally in women's masters tennis

Once, Tina Karwasky faced the best players in the world on the women's pro circuit, traveling all over the globe. Now, in her 60s, she remains a top player in the U.S. in her age group. My story on her for ESPNW.com: http://www.espn.com/espnw/life-style/article/26171216/with-128-titles-career-tina-karwasky-legend-masters-tennis

Raiders will let Cook test the market

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders want to keep Pro Bowl tight end Jared Cook, but will let him test the free-agent market before offering him a deal. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Taking-Patient-Approach-to-Jared-Cook-506823081.html

Garoppolo's progress is ahead of schedule

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: QB Jimmy Garoppolo should be fully ready for training camp after surgery and rehab. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Garoppolo-the-Key-to-49ers-Hopes-in-2019-506821441.html

If Carr had a vote, he'd add Antonio Brown

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: QB Derek Carr doesn't hide his enthusiasm for the possibility of the Raiders trading for WR Antonio Brown. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Carr-Would-Love-to-Play-With-Antonio-Brown-506764901.html

Niners' fullback helping as a recruiter

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Pro Bowl fullback Kyle Juszczyk makes a pitch to safety Eric Weddle, an ex-teammate, to join San Francisco as a free agent. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Fullback-Makes-a-Pitch-to-Former-Teammate-506767201.html

49ers' No. 2 draft position looks even sweeter

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Recent events at the NFL combine make the 49ers' draft position at No. 2 overall even more valuable. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Draft-Position-Looks-Even-Sweeter-506706781.html

Edge Rusher at No. 4? Not so fast ...

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The presumed path for the Raiders to get better at rushing the passer might not be as clear as presumed. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Gruden-Hints-Raiders-Could-Draft-Defensive-Tackle-506708401.html?hsf

Randy Gerson, age 60, is going at full speed as a hockey player on rinks across San Diego County

Randy Gerson didn't take up hockey until age 38. Then, he says he was a "pylon" on the ice, incapable of moving. More than 20 years later, hockey is a huge part of his daily life. My story on Gerson for the Active San Diego series in the Union-Tribune Health section: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/sd-he-active-gerson-20190304-story.html

49ers give Mike Person a three-year deal

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Guard https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Very-Important-Person-Signs-New-Deal-with-49ers-506654711.html

Mike Person wasn't supposed to be a long-term piece of the 49ers offense when the team signed him last year. But after becoming a starter and performing well, the 49ers have given him a three-year extension.

Raiders a favorite to get Antonio Brown

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Reports indicate the Steelers may trade WR Antonio Brown in the next two weeks and that Oakland is well situated to get him. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Could-be-Favorite-to-Get-Antonio-Brown-506656431.html

Raiders will have Joseph through 2020 season

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Once on the outs with coaching staff, Karl Joseph is now called a "leader" by Jon Gruden. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Joseph-Has-New-Life-With-Raiders-506551651.html

Niners see big things ahead for Pettis

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers will sign or draft help at wide receiver, but they also believe Dante Pettis is on the cusp of stardom. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Expect-Big-Things-in-Year-2-From-Pettis-506549711.html