Gruden shakes up roster with release of three players

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: After his defense gave up 42 points, Jon Gruden cuts three defensive players. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/after-defensive-collapse-raiders-release-three-players/2193754/

Suddenly, 49ers' Mostert is in a starring role

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Raheem Mostert is coming on strong late this season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers/mostert-has-rushed-into-a-starring-role/2193809/

Raiders lose productive rookie tight end Moreau

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Another high-impact rookie, tight end Foster Moreau, has been lost for the season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-lose-another-high-value-rookie/2192741/

49ers lose center Richburg, a painful development

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Center Weston Richburg is out for the year with a knee injury. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-suffer-major-blow-with-loss-of-center-richburg/2192783/

Is there a fork now stuck in the Raiders?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With a third straight loss, the Raiders are on their death bed, awaiting a miracle. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-are-on-the-ropes-after-third-straight-loss/2191984/

Gould remains golden with a game on the line

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: It's been a rough season for kicker Robbie Gould, but it turned sweet with a game-winning kick over the Saints. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/gould-still-golden-with-a-game-on-the-line/2192009/

Niners get Dee Ford back in the lineup vs. Saints

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive end Dee Ford returns Sunday to help the 49ers get pressure on Saints QB Drew Brees. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Return-of-Dee-Ford-Could-be-a-Big-Plus-vs-Drew-Brees-565888942.html

Raiders will finally be at home this Sunday

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The good news for the Raiders is they have consecutive home games for a key stretch of their playoff drive. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Have-Pair-of-Home-Games-to-Get-Back-on-Track-565887272.html

Big Derrick Henry will be a handful for Raiders D

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tackle-breaking running back Derrick Henry will come right at the Raiders Sunday. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Derrick-Henry-Will-be-Titanic-Test-for-Raiders-565838582.html

Staley excited to be back playing

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After missing a lot of games this season, tackle Joe Staley is back practicing and excited for his return. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Joe-Staley-is-Back-and-Eager-to-Start-Contributing-565836732.html

49ers can lock up playoff spot this weekend

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: If things go their way Sunday, the 49ers could clinch a postseason berth. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Could-Lock-Up-Playoff-Spot-This-Weekend-565783392.html

Critics surface, but Carr has Gruden's support

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: As soon as Derek Carr has a couple of bad games, critics emerge to question his future with Jon Gruden. Gruden isn't buying it. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gruden-Backs-Carr-as-Quarterbacks-Critics-Again-Surface-565786012.html

49ers' outside run game powered by McGlinchey, Kittle

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tackle Mike McGlinchey and tight end George Kittle have evolved into elite run-blockers, as they showed vs. the Ravens. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/McGlinchey-Kittle-Are-Key-Cogs-in-49ers-Running-Attack-565736101.html

Raiders are reeling after two straight wipeouts

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Losses to the Jets and Chiefs have punctured Raiders' playoff hopes. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/After-Consecutive-Losses-Raiders-Are-on-the-Ropes-565686932.html

Raiders need Zay Jones to contribute

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Wideout Zay Jones hasn't contributed much since being acquired by the Raiders, but that needs to change this Sunday in K.C. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Need-Zay-Jones-to-Step-Up-vs-the-Chiefs-565609002.html

Armstead finally having a breakout season

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive lineman Arik Armstead is finally living up to his billing as a first-round pick. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Armstead-and-the-49ers-are-Cashing-in-on-His-Breakout-Season-565610202.html

Can Lamar Jackson be contained?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers have a terrific defense, but even that unit will be hard-pressed to stop Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Will-Try-to-Contain-the-Uncontainable-Lamar-Jackson-565583361.html

Raiders' only route vs. Chiefs is on the ground

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running with Josh Jacobs, early and often, is Oakland's only course vs. the Chiefs. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Route-to-Victory-Over-Chiefs-is-on-the-Ground-565582751.html

Niners' Warner growing into a special player

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Second-year linebacker Fred Warner is becoming an elite player. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Warner-Evolving-Into-a-Special-Linebacker-565536651.html

Mountain biking is much more than a sport or exercise for Susie Murphy and her whole family

Since taking up mountain biking more than 25 years ago, Susie Murphy and her husband, Sean, have competed in races, volunteered to maintain trails and taken their kids to some of the best riding spots in the U.S. Biking is a huge part of how she stays active and healthy. My story for the Health section of the Union-Tribune and the "Active San Diego" series: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/story/2019-12-02/mountain-biking-is-a-family-plan