49ers' Nick Bosa has great NFL debut

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie defensive end Nick Bosa has a sack and consistent pressure in his pro debut. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/NIners-Nick-Bosa-Had-Outstanding-NFL-Debut-559935231.html

Raiders show off new, stronger pass rush

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: After a league-low 13 sacks in 2018, the Raiders get three in Game 1 victory over the Broncos. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Unleash-Improved-Pass-Rush-in-Win-over-Broncos-559932971.html

Raiders can fill Antonio Brown void

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tyrell Williams, Darren Waller, Hunter Refrow and Ryan Grant are among the receivers capable of making up for the loss of Antonio Brown. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Brown-is-Gone-But-Raiders-Have-Receivers-to-Fill-the-Gap-559831661.html

49ers win opener, but too many penalties is a bad sign

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kyle Shanahan hopes to clean up his team's penalty problem after three TDs are wiped out by flags in season-opening win over Bucs. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Will-Need-to-Clean-Up-Penalty-Problem-559834521.html

At 76, former MetLife Foundation CEO is going full speed on her triathlon career, seeing the world and winning medals

Sibyl Jacobson grew up before Title IX and had very few opportunities to be an athlete. But at 61, she tried a triathlon just to see what it was like, and won. Fifteen years later, she's one of the top triathletes in the world in her 75-79 age group. My story about her for ESPNW.com: http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/27552165/living-for-76-year-old-triathlete-sibyl-jacobson-focused-moving-forward

Report: Raiders captains stand with Gruden

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Oakland's team captains reportedly meet with Jon Gruden to tell him they will support any decision made about Antonio Brown. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/-Raiders-Captains-Reportedly-Tell-Gruden-They-Support-Him-559577791.html

49ers' Bosa will make pro debut vs. Bucs

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Top 49ers pick Nick Bosa will make his long-awaited pro debut in the season opener in Tampa. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Rookie-Nick-Bosa-Will-Make-His-Debut-Sunday-559574361.html

More talent may not equal more wins for Oakland

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: How good will the Raiders be in 2019? No one knows. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Have-Added-Talent-But-Will-That-Produce-More-Wins-559469821.html

Keisean Nixon knew he'd make Raiders roster

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Undrafted free-agent cornerback Keisean Nixon was always confident he could play in the NFL. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Keisean-Nixon-Was-Confident-Hed-Make-Raiders-Roster-559365151.html

Breida and Coleman will share backfield snaps

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Matt Breida is listed as the No. 1 running back, but Tevin Coleman will get an equal number of opportunities. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Breida-is-Happy-to-Share-the-Load-With-Coleman-559362761.html

49ers close to adding veteran OT Jordan Mills

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jordan Mills, a longtime NFL starter at tackle, is visiting with 49ers, who want more insurance and depth at the position. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Seeking-Offensive-Line-Help-Before-Season-Opener-559256071.html

Raiders cut Mauro, then bring him back

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive Josh Mauro is still the starter at defensive end despite being cut, then re-signed, in a 24-hour period. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Josh-Mauro-Back-With-Raiders-After-Brief-Absence-559259311.html

San Diego attorney works pro bono for causes and leads varied life, but she's made triathlon the centerpiece

Marisa Rastetter does a lot of things -- working for abused women, volunteering for causes and doing pro bono legal work as an attorney -- but she's often identified by friends as a triathlete. My story about her for the Union-Tribune Health section: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/health/story/2019-09-02/san-diego-triathletes-training-gives-life-balance

Raiders' roster shows a youth movement

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With 12 rookies, the Raiders now have the ninth-youngest roster in the NFL for 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Roster-is-Significantly-Younger-for-2019-Season-559159601.html

Bourne stays, but for how long?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kendrick Bourne earns a roster spot, but it could be short-lived. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Keep-Kendrick-Bourne-But-for-How-Long-559156461.html

Gruden says he has tough choices to make

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Coach Jon Gruden says the roster cuts will be especially painful. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gruden-We-Have-Some-Tough-Decisions-to-Make-558817981.html

Rookie WR Hurd may miss season opener

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie Jalen Hurd has a back issue that may keep him from pro debut vs. Bucs in season opener. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Impressive-Rookie-Jalen-Hurd-May-MIss-Season-Opener-558821301.html

Latest injury may ruin McKinnon's comeback bid

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Jerick McKinnon aggravated his newly repaired knee in practice this week and now his future is uncertain. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/McKinnon-Has-Uncertain-Future-After-Another-Setback-558691871.html

Peterman may have edge over Glennon

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Going into the Raiders' final exhibition game, Nathan Peterman may surprisingly have an edge over Mike Glennon to win the backup quarterback job. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Peterman-May-Have-Edge-Over-Glennon-in-QB-Duel-558696471.html

When will Gabe Jackson play in 2019?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Guard Gabe Jackson, recovering from knee surgery, will be back in the lineup, but when? A couple of weeks or at midseason? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gruden-Says-Gabe-Jackson-is-Recovering-Quickly-558569571.html