McGloin makes leap to No. 2 QB on Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Undrafted rookie Matt McGloin has been promoted to the backup quarterback on the Raiders behind Terrelle Pryor. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/McGloin-Now-One-Play-Away-From-Leading-Raiders-226307251.html

Holistic health coach's goal is to create healthy, active and long-lasting lifestyles for her clients

Over her years as a longtime physical therapist, Andrea Garro came to see good health as a product of many factors, with the largest being food and diet. So, she branched off into the study of nutrition and now works as a holistic health coach in north San Diego County, working with clients to understand what foods are, and aren't, good for them. My story on Garro for the "On the Job" series in UT San Diego: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/oct/03/tp-holistic-health-coach-changes-lifestyles/

Getting back to basics on offense may help 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Niners are one of the worst teams in the NFL this season, going three-and-out on 43.1 percent of their offensive series. By getting back to basics, they hope they can sustain more drives. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Offense-Getting-Back-to-Basics-225982141.html

Raiders' D may see a healthy dose of no-huddle

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders defense didn't react well to the Redskins' no-huddle offense Sunday. Now the Chargers come to Oakland ready to show them some more. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Defense-Sure-to-See-More-No-Huddle-Attacks-225974671.html

U.S. Paralympics launches Gateway to Gold program

U.S. Paralympics has announced the creation of its Gateway to Gold program that will seek new athletes for its sports programs in talent-identification camps across the U.S. It's the first time the Paralympic program will actively seek athletes who may be eligible to compete. My story for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Features/2013/September/30/US-Paralympics-Launches-Gateway-To-Gold

Rich Froning's work ethic and faith fuel his climb to the top of the world in grueling CrossFit competitions

Rich Froning has evolved from 120-pound high school infielder to nearly 200-pound sculpted athlete. Froning has won three straight CrossFit world championships, a sport that puts qualifiers through four days of multiple events that test strength, agility and endurance. My story on Froning for ESPN.com's Endurance Sports section: http://espn.go.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/9748178/endurance-sports-faith-drives-three-crossfit-champion-rich-froning

Next WR up for 49ers? It's Jonathan Baldwin

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The injury to Quinton Patton means that Jonathan Baldwin is the next wide receiver to get an audition as a No. 2 option to Anquan Boldin. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Baldwin-May-Get-Next-Shot-at-Wide-Receiver-225812771.html

Raiders fans have heard it before: McFadden is hurt

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Darren McFadden's injury raises a dark cloud over Raiders running game. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Its-an-Old-Story-Raiders-McFadden-Injured-Again-225804351.html

Flynn has rough day in loss to Redskins

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Matt Flynn, starting for the concussed Terrelle Pryor, is sacked seven times, loses a fumble and throws an interception for a Washington TD in Raiders' loss to Redskins. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Flynn-Has-Rough-Day-as-Raiders-Lose-225734581.html

Fresh ideas, cool innovations are featured in student projects from around the globe in solar-powered homes built by college teams in Solar Decathlon

Solar Decathlon will be held in California for the first time, in Orange County, in early October, an event that features innovative, energy-efficient homes designed and built by college students from around the U.S., Canada and Europe. My story for the Homes section of U-T San Diego. http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/sep/26/solar-decathlon-college-competition-home-energy/

Even without Pryor, Raiders may run on Redskins

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website. The big question is whether Terrelle Pryor will be cleared to play Sunday vs. Washington. But even if he can't, the Raiders may be able to run on the Redskins' defense. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-May-be-Able-to-Run-on-Washington-225507882.html

NaVorro Bowman lights a fire under 49ers' defense

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Linebacker NaVorro Bowman saw that his team needed a spark, so he provided it in victory over Rams. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Bowman-Shows-that-49ers-Defense-isnt-Dead-225513322.html

49ers bounce back with win over Rams

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After two straight lopsided losses, the 49ers get back to basics in a pounding 35-11 victory over the Rams. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Regain-Their-Spirit-in-St-Louis-225453822.html

Raiders rookie corner D.J. Hayden having a rough time

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie cornerback D.J. Hayden missed six tackles vs. the Broncos, part of a rough three-game initiation to the NFL. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Hayden-Hasnt-Yet-Turned-the-Corner-225348932.html

As 49ers go into Rams game, run defense needs repair

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The past two seasons, San Francisco's run defense has been among the best in the NFL. This year? It stinks. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Defense-is-Getting-Run-Down-225202832.html

Niners still seeking a No. 2 wide receiver

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Where's Quinton Patton? Where's Jon Baldwin? Since start of regular season, two young wideouts have been ignored or inactive, yet 49ers need another option to complement Anquan Boldin. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Still-Looking-for-No-2-Wide-Receiver-225037282.html

Flynn may have to step in for Pryor vs. Redskins

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Unless Terrelle Pryor is cleared after concussion tests, the Raiders will have to turn to Matt Flynn vs. Washington this Sunday. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Forgotten-Flynn-May-Get-HIs-Chance-225031302.html

Raiders, as expected, are no match for Manning & Broncos

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Though Terrelle Pryor plays well, the Raiders' defense is defenseless in loss to Broncos. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Manning-and-Broncos-Overwhelm-Raiders-224968992.html

Niners face work to keep season from slipping away

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Since 1990, only 24 percent of teams that have started the season 1-2 have made the postseason. The 49ers need to right their ship quickly. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Need-to-Rebound-Quickly-or-Season-Could-Slip-Away-224869842.html

Niners, knocked down again, appear lost

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: What happened to the 49ers? That's what almost everyone seems to want to know after a second straight loss. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Looking-for-Answers-After-Falling-to-Colts-224798852.html