Cole wins Raiders' punting job

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie A.J. Cole gets Raiders punting duties after release of Johnny Townsend. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Rookie-AJ-Cole-Wins-Raiders-Punting-Job-542145331.html

Mullens vs. Beathard is still a dead heat

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kyle Shanahan says there's no edge for either Nick Mullens or C.J. Beathard in the battle to win the No. 2 QB job. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Mullens-Beathard-Remain-in-a-Dead-Heat-for-Backup-Job-539807781.html

Antonio Brown will (finally) report to Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: WR Antonio Brown loses his appeal to the NFL to use his old helmet and says he will finally report to training camp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Report-Indicates-Antonio-Brown-Will-Join-Raiders-539750011.html

Arden Key has terrific opening game

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Arden Key may have given the Raiders a glimpse of his terrific potential in the first exhibition game. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Excited-by-Arden-Keys-Debut-Performance-537416591.html

Shanahan wants more out of his wide receivers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Head coach Kyle Shanahan says no one wide receiver has shown he's No. 1, and the group as a whole needs to do more. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Shanahan-Wants-to-See-More-From-His-Wide-Receivers-537336531.html

Gabe Jackson's injury a blow to Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Guard Gabe Jackson will miss as much as two months after an injury in training camp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Jacksons-Injury-a-Blow-to-Raiders-Hopes-for-a-Fast-Start-530176211.html

Sherman sees big season for 49ers' Taylor

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Cornerback Richard Sherman says Trent Taylor has special talent, could catch 80-90 passes in 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Sherman-Believes-Trent-Taylor-Will-Have-Huge-Season-530254991.html

Nicholas Morrow drawing praise from Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Young linebacker Nicholas Morrow could push veteran starters for playing time. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Nichols-Morrow-Learning-from-Veteran-Linebackers-527922281.html

Ankle sprain will slow Nick Bosa

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie defensive tackle Nick Bosa sprains his ankle and may not play in summer games. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Bosas-Ankle-Sprain-May-Keep-Him-Out-of-Games-527843581.html

McKinnon excited to be back on the field

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Jerick McKinnon finally is back to 100 percent. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Jerick-McKinnon-Completes-Long-Road-Back-to-the-Field-523620281.html

Is time running out for Vanderdoes?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes is battling another injury. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Time-May-be-Running-Out-for-Raiders-Vanderdoes-523603591.html

Jordan Matthews not a lock at WR for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers signed ex-Eagles & Bills wide receiver Jordan Matthews this offseason to provide experience to a young group, but he'll have to fight for his roster spot. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Veteran-Receiver-Matthews-Must-Fight-for-His-Roster-Spot-523169921.html

Josh Mauro could start at DE for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Veteran journeyman Josh Mauro, in his first training camp with Raiders, is No. 1 on the depth chart now at one defensive end spot. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Josh-Mauro-Could-Start-at-Defensive-End-for-Raiders-523215801.html

Brad Spiess has been hooked on hiking since he was a boy on Guam

Brad Spiess is a personal trainer, Army veteran and ardent hiker. Hiking is part of his lifestyle and his gateway to nature and landscape photography, and keeps him fit and grounded. My story on him for the Active San Diego series in the Health section of the San Diego Union-Tribune. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/story/2019-08-05/hiking-plays-lead-role-in-trek-for-fitness

Rookie DE Bosa coming on strong for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: In training camp so far, rookie defensive end Nick Bosa has been even better than the team had hoped. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Its-Early-but-49ers-Nick-Bosa-Looks-On-Track-to-be-an-Impact-Player-520810151.html

As expected, Raiders' Waller is excelling

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tight end Darren Waller hasn't played much in his short NFL career, but he now appears poised for a breakout, and even an injury Friday shouldn't stop him. https://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-practice-report-TE-Darren-Waller-14277625.php

Injury sidelines 49ers' Garnett once more

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Joshua Garnett, who was taking snaps with the first team, is out three weeks with finger surgery. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Injury-Puts-49ers-Garnett-on-the-Sidelines-Again-513725221.html

Raiders' Hankins doing more with less

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jon Gruden says defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins is the most improved player in camp after coming to camp lighter and more fit. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Smaller-Hankins-is-Giving-Raiders-Big-Results-in-Training-Camp-513789441.html

Raiders' Renfrow already playing like a veteran

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, a fifth-round pick from Clemson, just seems to find an opening in the defense on every play. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Rookie-Wideout-Hunter-Renfrow-is-Playing-Like-a-Veteran-513494171.html

Dwelley getting an opportunity to back up Kittle

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Ross Dwelley, from little University of San Diego, has a chance to be the No. 2 tight end behind George Kittle. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/With-Celek-Out-Dwelley-Getting-His-Shot-at-Tight-End-for-49ers-513492681.html