Moseley or Witherspoon at cornerback?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Ahkello Witherspoon struggled in his last game and was replaced by Emmanuel Moseley. Who will start in the playoff game vs. Vikings? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/shanahan-waiting-to-name-a-starting-cornerback/2212219/

Soccer always has been in Gerhard Neuendorff's DNA, so he's still playing (and loving it) into his 50s

Everyone's path to fitness, health and activity is different, but there was no question Gerhard Neuendorff's would involve playing soccer into his late 50s. My story on him for the Active San Diego series of the Health section of the Union-Tribune. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/story/2020-01-06/well-into-his-50s-soccer-still-a-kick

Speculation: Brady might put on silver and black

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: If the Patriots don't re-sign Tom Brady, some believe he could come to the Raiders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/how-would-tom-brady-look-in-silver-and-black/2211638/

Would Raiders' Mayock step down?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: GM Mike Mayock had a strong first season, but some believe it wouldn't be shocking for him to resign. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/is-raiders-gm-mike-mayock-considering-leaving/2211011/

Vikings' front seven is formidable

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: When the 49ers face the Vikings in a divisional round playoff game Saturday, they'll have to block a terrific Minnesota defensive front. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/vikings-defensive-front-can-create-havoc-for-49ers/2211607/

Injured players return for playoffs

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers are getting reinforcements just in time for their playoff opener vs. Vikings. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-are-getting-some-reinforcements/2210993/

Raiders took some big steps in 2019

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders missed the playoffs again, but it can't be denied the team made significant progress, jumping to 7-9 after going 4-12 in 2018. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-came-a-long-way-this-season/2209887/

Rookies helped fuel 49ers' success

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Where would the 49ers be without this rookie class? Certainly, not in the playoffs. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/where-would-49ers-be-without-2019-draft-class/2209867/

Now-healthy Gould regains accuracy

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kicker Robbie Gould, who was erratic early in 2019, is now his excellent self again after missing some games to rest his leg injury. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-can-count-on-gould-once-more/2209271/

Jacobs enters 2020 as a bona fide star

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The only thing that could tackle Josh Jacobs in 2019 was a late-season injury. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/only-injury-stopped-josh-jacobs-in-rookie-year/2209290/

Kittle charging full speed into playoffs

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tight end George Kittle is playing at an elite level entering his first pro playoff game. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-kittle-on-a-roll-heading-into-first-nfl-playoff-game/2208968/

Crosby a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive end Maxx Crosby had 10 sacks, putting him among the candidates for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-excited-by-maxx-crosbys-future/2208943/

NIners' Person will return for playoffs

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Guard Mike Person, out for two games with a sore neck, will start the team's first playoff game on Jan. 11. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-should-get-starting-right-guard-back-for-playoffs/2208513/

Raiders give Incognito 2-year extension

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders give guard Richie Incogntio a contract extension for two years after fine season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-give-incognito-a-2-year-extension/2208503/

The era of the Oakland Raiders is now over

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With one final, heartbreaking loss, the Raiders' final season in Oakland comes to an end. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-long-era-in-oakland-comes-to-a-bitter-end/2207987/

Rookie Greenlaw saves 49ers vs. Seattle

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: It was a tackle for the ages. Rookie LB Dre Greenlaw stops the Seahawks at the 1-inch line to preserve a win, the NFC's No. 1 seed and the NFC West title. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/dre-greenlaw-earns-place-in-49ers-lore/2207968/

Raiders hope for miracle end to schedule

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders need a win Sunday in Denver -- plus much more -- to gain a playoff spot. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/can-raiders-pull-off-a-miracle-ending/2206082/

Carr will set several career-best marks

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr will finish off a strong season Sunday in Denver. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-carr-in-position-to-set-several-career-best-marks/2205286/

Raiders hope Jacobs can play in Denver

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Can Josh Jacobs be healthy enough to play against the Broncos in final regular-season game? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-hope-jacobs-can-play-vs-broncos/2204533/

Can Raiders depend on kicker Carlson?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: In 2018, Daniel Carlson was a reliable kicker for Oakland. In 2019, not so much. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/are-raiders-in-good-hands-with-kickers-foot/2203946/