Raiders' Murray, sidelined in 2013, could play big role

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Latavius Murray, who missed his rookie season because of injury, might be big player for Oakland in 2014. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Eager-to-See-Latavius-Murray-in-Action-248378391.html

Tyler Wagner endured his cancer, and the infections and complications that followed, but now sees every day as a new opportunity

Tyler Wagner was shocked when he was told he had cancer. Then, over the next year and a half, he endured not only the cancer, but the horrific complications that arose because of pneumonia and a fungal infection. All through his ordeal, however, he kept pedaling on his bike. It was one of the few things that helped him keep his sanity. My story on Wagner for the "Courage Through Cancer" series for U-T San Diego: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/mar/03/wagner-infections-chemo-tumor/

History: 49ers should (eventually) side with Harbaugh

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: If the 49ers ever had to choose between head coach Jim Harbaugh and GM Trent Baalke, past disputes in the NFL show that the Niners should pick the winning head coach. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/History-Favors-Harbaugh-in-Feud-With-Front-Office-248212231.html

Sources: Raiders prefer Carr over Manziel

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Some reports now indicate the Raiders like former Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr over Heisman winner Johnny Manziel. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Reports-Raiders-Prefer-Carr-Over-Manziel-248206521.html

It appears Goodwin will say goodbye to 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Niners' contract extension to backup center Daniel Kilgore signals that veteran center Jonathan Goodwin won't return. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Goodwin-On-His-Way-Out-at-Center-247821741.html

Would Raiders trade up to ensure QB pick?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: One possible scenario is the Rams, with the No. 2 pick, trading it to the Raiders (at No. 5) so Oakland can get the quarterback it wants in this draft. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/One-Scenario-Raiders-Trade-up-to-No-2-in-Draft-247814901.html

Michael Wilhoite expected to fill in for Bowman

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Michael Wilhoite will be the No. 1 candidate to replace NaVorro Bowman in 2014 as Bowman recovers from injuries. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Need-a-Backup-Plan-for-Bowman-247563151.html

Best QB for Raiders? Louisville's Teddy Bridgewater

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With the No. 5 pick, Raiders may not have a chance to get the QB that may best fit their needs, Teddy Bridgewater. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Best-QB-for-Raiders-May-be-Gone-by-Fifth-Pick-247552081.html

Defenseman Erin Ambrose -- also among nation's top scorers -- is part of Clarkson's push to reach Frozen Four

Erin Ambrose says her first priority is defense. Yet Ambrose also is No. 2 in the nation in assists and leads the power play for a Clarkson team that has just clinched the ECAC championship and hopes to reach the Frozen Four. My story for USA Hockey: http://www.pattykaz.com/news_article/show/354100?referrer_id=718465

Long-armed CB is sure to grab 49ers' attention

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Justin Gilbert of Oklahoma State may go too high in the draft for the Niners to have a shot at him. But if he drops at all, he could spark serious interest from GM Trent Baalke. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Justin-Gilbert-Long-armed-Cornerback-May-Have-49ers-Interest-247273561.html

Raiders' owner Davis: This is most important offseason

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raiders owner Mark Davis says the success of moves this offseason will go a long way toward determining team's future. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Future-is-Now-for-Mark-Davis-247266611.html

Three busy professional women in San Diego formed a meal-sharing group, and have gotten so much more out of it than just delicious food

Kim Elliott, Marnie Nair and Michele Corbett all started cooking and sharing meals for one another a year ago in an effort to have good, healthy meals all week long. The result has been great food, great laughs and no more runs through the fast-food drive-up windows on the way home from work. My story for U-T San Diego's Food section: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/Feb/25/cooking-meal-sharing-busy-women/?#article-copy

Niners may be able to keep Whitner after all

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: It was thought that Donte Whitner might be too rich for 49ers to keep, but recent developments may aid team in re-signing the safety. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-May-be-Able-to-Keep-Donte-Whitner-247088381.html

Raiders need a QB, but can't be inflexible with No. 5 pick

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With the No. 5 pick in the draft, the Raiders want to land an impact quarterback. But if the QBs remaining don't light their fire, they shouldn't force the issue. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Focus-on-QB-Shouldnt-be-Inflexible-247083171.html

Paralympic snowboarder Nicole Roundy is eager to say goodbye to those fourth-place finishes

As she heads toward the Sochi Paralympics, snowboarder Nicole Roundy would love to put all those near misses and fourth-place finishes in the past, and a recent medal at a World Cup event in Spain has her pointed in that direction. My story on Roundy for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Features/2014/February/25/Nicole-Roundy-hopes-to-say-farewell-to-fourth

Baldwin takes pay cut to stay on 49ers roster

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jonathan Baldwin renegotiated his deal with 49ers to stay on the roster, the only way he was going to give himself time to earn a roster spot in 2014. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-Jonathan-Baldwin-New-Deal-May-Give-Him-Second-Chance-246897301.html

Would Jared Allen be an option for Raiders?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive end Jared Allen may soon be a free agent, and some speculation has him headed for Oakland. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Could-Target-Veteran-Pass-Rushers-246890741.html

Did 49ers make a mistake to let Daniels go?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Will the move to let QB B.J. Daniels slip away haunt the 49ers? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-May-Regret-Letting-Daniels-Slip-Away-246546721.html

"Johnny Football" has pros and cons for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders will pay particular attention to Johnny Manziel at the NFL Combine this week. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/For-Raiders-Manziel-Has-Boom-or-Bust-Qualities-246541551.html

Former Olympic speedskater Dan Jansen is lending a hand these days to fellow Olympians experiencing hard times

Dan Jansen withstood his share of hard times during his Olympic career. Now the former gold-medal speedskater is working to help other Olympians going through tough times. My story for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/Road-to-Sochi-2014/Features/2014/February/20/Dan-Jansen-Helps-Fellow-Olympians-Overcome-Hard-Times