Raiders' Carr doing OK ... except when blitzed

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr has good numbers, except when blitzed. Then they show a marked decline. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Carrs-Learning-Curve-Includes-Learning-to-Handle-the-Blitz-278014451.html

What a difference a week makes for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Last week, there was doom and gloom about the Niners. This week it's all sunshine. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Now-Have-a-Positive-Vibe-277895701.html

Would Gruden be Raiders' savior? Maybe not

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Should the Raiders pursue former coach Jon Gruden this offseason? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Some-are-Wary-of-Raiders-Courting-Gruden-277890791.html

What will Sparano bring to Raiders?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With Dennis Allen out, Tony Sparano steps up. What kind of head coach are the Raiders getting (for the rest of the season)? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Oakland-Raiders-Now-Its-Sparanos-Turn-277751491.html

Rookie Lynch provides boost to 49ers' defense

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After giving the 49ers a pass rush boost Sunday vs. the Eagles, rookie linebacker Aaron Lynch will now be in the defensive mix. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Defense-Gets-a-Spark-From-Lynch-277600061.html

With Allen out, is clock now ticking on McKenzie?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Not all the problems of the Raiders are related to the head coach. The talent on the Raiders is questionable. Will GM Reggie McKenzie eventually pay the price, too? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Clock-is-Now-Ticking-on-McKenzie-277594481.html

49ers' winning formula isn't such a secret

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: When the chips are down, what do the 49ers do? Hand the ball off to Frank Gore on offense and stuff the run on D. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Go-Back-to-their-Future-277452101.html

Raiders have turned Reece into Invisible Man

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Versatile fullback Marcel Reece, one of team's best playmakers, has largely disappeared from offensive scheme. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Reeces-Invisibility-in-Offense-is-a-Raiders-Failure-277447831.html

Niners get physical with Eagles to stop skid

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Finally, the 49ers are recognizable in victory over Eagles to get back to .500 at 2-2. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Finally-49ers-are-Recognizable-277385911.html

Raiders show they can lose in England, too

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: No matter where they are, this year's version of the Raiders looks helpless and hopeless. On Sunday, they lost to the Dolphins in England to drop to 0-4. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Lose-Battle-of-Britain-277373801.html

Michigan freshman Zach Werenski eager to grow

Zach Werenski, one of the top freshman recruits in college hockey, is eager to make a strong contribution to the Michigan program. He's also been selected for the All-American Prospects Game. My story for USA Hockey. http://www.allamericanprospectsgame.com/news_article/show/423223?referrer_id=641381

Might be good for 49ers to play both halves

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Can the Niners actually play a full game vs. Eagles Sunday? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Need-to-Play-Both-Halves-This-Time-277216112.html

Secondary play may be key to 49ers' rebound

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Problems in the secondary have been painful for 49ers. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Better-Play-from-Secondary-May-be-Key-to-49ers-Rebound-277078601.html

Raiders will miss Tyvon Branch (again)

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: How will Oakland make up for the absence of injured safety Tyvon Branch? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Will-Have-to-Make-do-Without-Branch-277074091.html

Bittner sought out challenges to improve his game

Paul Bittner left the comfort level of his Minnesota hometown at 15 in order to promote his growth as a hockey player. Now the Portland Winterhawks standout is among the nation's best players. My story for USA Hockey: http://www.allamericanprospectsgame.com/news_article/show/422222?referrer_id=836196

Harbaugh says 49ers will continue to push forward

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Head coach Jim Harbaugh, who always has own way of speaking, says his team will keep pushing until the team is "upright" again. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Harbaugh-Eager-to-See-His-49ers-Bounce-Back-276476881.html

Raiders are down but rookie class is looking up

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: From QB Derek Carr and linebacker Khalil Mack to guard Gabe Jackson and cornerback/returner T.J. Carrie, the Raiders' 2014 draft class is looking very productive. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Rookie-Class-is-Contributing-276464761.html

Niners have developed a split personality

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: What's happened to the 49ers? When did they get turned upside down? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Playing-With-a-Different-Personality-276022221.html

Raiders defense may have finally come together

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: After getting shredded its first two games, the Raiders defense played well vs. the Patriots. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Defense-May-Have-Turned-a-Corner-276009741.html

Niners fall apart in the Arizona desert

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Penalties, mistakes and a second-half collapse mark the demise of the 49ers in Arizona. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Flagged-With-Second-Straight-Loss-275947741.html