Once overweight and in bad health, Cameron Zolghadri took his doctor's advice and now enjoys a healthy, fit and very active lifestyle

Just a few years ago, Cameron Zolghadri was a hard-working, heavy-eating businessman and father. But when a doctor told him he was on his way to disaster, Zolghadri took the advice to heart. He changed his diet, began exercising and is now more than 75 pounds lighter and running half marathons and triathlons. My story on Zolghadri for the Active San Diego series in U-T San Diego's Health section: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/feb/03/zolghadri-triathlete-runner-healthy/

It now appears Justin Smith will return to 49ers for 2015 season

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: All the recent signs indicate Justin Smith, 35, will play one more season with the Niners. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Justin-Smith-May-be-Leaning-Toward-Another-Season-294845981.html

Lions' Suh may follow the money all the way to Oakland

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Detroit defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh, a four-time All-Pro, will hit the free-agent market on March 10, and some see the Raiders as a logical destination for him. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-May-be-Destination-for-Ndamukong-Suh-294840661.html

Figure Lynch will be replacement for Brooks at OLB in 2015

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: High-priced Ahmad Brooks will probably be replaced by second-year player Aaron Lynch at outside linebacker in 2015. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/All-Signs-Point-to-49ers-Parting-with-Ahmad-Brooks-294675811.html

Matt Schaub, Raiders soon likely to part ways

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: There's not much argument for the Raiders to keep Matt Schaub. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Seem-Likely-to-Pass-on-Schaub-294670741.html

Would 49ers gamble on risky but talented WR Green-Beckham?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers say they want high-character players. But might they be tempted to take talented wideout Dorial Green-Beckham with the 15th pick, a player with off-field issues? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/In-Draft-49ers-Character-Values-May-be-Tested-294387741.html

Some have questions about Carr's real potential

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: While the Raiders are excited about Derek Carr at QB, one analytic of his rookie performance casts doubt about his future worth. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Carr-Was-Solid-but-Some-Have-Questions-About-His-Future-294380321.html

Would Ricky Jean Francois return to 49ers?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Would Ricky Jean Francois return to 49ers? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Return-of-Ricky-Jean-Francois-to-49ers-Not-a-Sure-Thing-294220311.html

Who might step in at center if Wisniewski leaves Raiders?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: If Stefen Wisniewski leaves, who plays center for the Raiders? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Have-Alternatives-if-Wisniewski-Walks-294214651.html

Cobb could be a nice fit with Raiders and GM McKenzie

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Packers connection with Reggie McKenzie may lure Randall Cobb to Oakland. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Reported-to-be-Very-Interested-in-Randall-Cobb-294045311.html

49ers' Culliver may have multiple suitors in free agency

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: If 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver hits free agency, he's expected to be highly coveted. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Market-Could-be-Strong-for-49ers-Culliver-294040391.html

Harvard goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer is succeeding at her dream school

By the time she was 13, Emerance Maschmeyer of Alberta, Canada, already had determined she wanted to play hockey at Harvard. Now the goaltender is one of the best in NCAA Div. I hockey. My story for USA Hockey: http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/483050?referrer_id=1093254

LSU cornerback may be enticing to 49ers in first round

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jalen Collins, a physical and fast cornerback from LSU, was impressive at the NFL Combine and could be attractive to 49ers in the first round. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Some-Believe-49ers-Could-Take-Cornerback-With-First-Pick-293861731.html

Raiders will need a replacement for Roach at middle linebacker

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With it looking more certain that Nick Roach won't play again in 2015, what will the Raiders do at middle linebacker? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Need-to-Find-Replacement-for-Roach-293855621.html

After Combine, it's evident Raiders are in a great spot

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The top of this upcoming NFL draft is loaded with talent, and Oakland is certainly going to profit. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/With-Combine-Over-Raiders-Are-Sitting-Pretty-293677671.html

Now, it's possible Gore may remain with 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Frank Gore may play another season in San Francisco, after all: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Gore-May-Stay-With-49ers-292939981.html

Kikkan Randall, the most decorated cross country skier in U.S. history, is known for her shocking pink hair, speed in the sprints, multiple championships ... and her ability to fall asleep anywhere, anytime

Kikkan Randall says it takes a lot of work to stay near the top of the world's elite cross country skiing ranks, and provides a glimpse into her formula for success. My story on Randall for ESPNW: http://espn.go.com/espnw/athletes-life/article/12343852/6-things-keep-kikkan-randall-top-american-nordic-skiing

American ski jumper Nita Englund soaring into World Championships

Nita Englund missed qualifying for the 2014 Sochi Games, but she's rapidly making up ground this season on the World Cup circuit and goes into this week's World Championships as the top-ranked U.S. ski jumper. My story for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/News/2015/February/18/Frequent-Flier-Nita-Englund-Leads-US-Ski-Jumpers-Into-Worlds

Baalke loves the work being done by Kaepernick

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: GM Trent Baalke likes what he's hearing from Colin Kaepernick's offseason workouts. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Baalke-Excited-by-Kaepernicks-Offseason-Work-292659501.html

Raiders will be aggressive in free agency

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: GM Reggie McKenzie says Oakland will go after impact players in free agency. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Will-be-Aggressive-in-Free-Agency-292653681.html