Dr. David Clayton, after discovering he was less healthy than he believed, has decided to help others while also helping himself

Dr. David Clayton was a workout warrior, but when he discovered his cholesterol and blood pressure were terrible, he decided to do something about it. After changing his diet and exercise routines, he began to help patients get healthier, too ... leading him on a new career path. His story for the Active San Diego series in the Union-Tribune Health section: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/sep/29/active-san-diego-doctor/

It appears 49ers blew it with signing of CB Wright

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Shareece Wright hasn't played a single snap and appears destined to be jettisoned by 49ers. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Wrights-Situation-With-49ers-is-All-Wrong-329937381.html

Aldon Smith starting to make an impact for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former 49er pass rusher Aldon Smith hasn't had a sack yet for the Raiders, but against the Browns he produced great pressure and aided his teammates. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Aldon-Smith-Starting-to-Make-a-Difference-for-Raiders-329933021.html

Is Raiders defense starting to come together?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Oakland's offense has grown, but what about the defense? Against the Browns, it appeared to take some big steps forward, too. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Defense-is-Starting-to-Gain-Momentum-329791901.html

In loss to Cards, Kaepernick looked like his old (bad) self

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The hopes for Colin Kaepernick in 2015 were that he would remake himself into a more efficient and effective QB. Based on what happened in Arizona Sunday, that may be a pipe dream. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Offseason-Hopes-for-Kaepernick-Crumbled-vs-Cardinals-329786801.html

Young stars carry Raiders past the Browns

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr, Amari Cooper, Latavius Murray and Khalil Mack spark Raiders to a 27-27 victory over the Browns. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Young-Playmakers-Carry-Raiders-Past-Browns-329703511.html

Niners suffer a disaster in the desert

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: 49ers get wiped out by the Cardinals in Arizona, as Colin Kaepernick throws four picks, including two that are returned for TDs. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Picked-Off-and-Pounded-in-the-Desert-329711831.html

Expect Mangini to come up with new schemes vs. Cardinals

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers need to get to the quarterback this Sunday in Arizona, so Cards passer Carson Palmer believes he'll see all kinds of creative blitzes from SF. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Pass-Rush-May-be-Crucial-in-Matchup-with-Cardinals-329537141.html

Raiders' running game has a chance to get rolling vs. Browns

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Latavius Murray has just 26 carries in two games, but that may change against Cleveland's soft run defense Sunday. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-May-Finally-Get-Running-Game-in-Gear-329528521.html

Uh, oh ... 49ers get set to stop another receiver named Brown

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Last week, Antonio Brown tore apart the 49ers' pass defense. Now, here comes John Brown of the Cardinals. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Face-Another-Receiver-Named-Brown-329162491.html

Raiders made a great catch with Crabtree

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Receiver Michael Crabtree is enjoying his fresh start in Oakland and is on pace for more than 100 catches in 2015. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Crabtree-is-one-of-Raiders-Best-Offseason-Catches-329150221.html

Secondary is a primary concern for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Can the 49ers secondary -- riddled by the Steelers -- get its act together before facing Carson Palmer and Larry Fitzgerald in Week 3? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Secondary-Issue-is-a-Primary-Concern-For-49ers-328663601.html

Woodson inspires teammates by playing with injured shoulder

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: A week after dislocating his shoulder, safety Charles Woodson -- his shoulder in a harness -- played the entire game against the Ravens. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Once-Again-Raiders-Woodson-Leads-by-Example-328659231.html

Poor pass blocking handcuffs 49ers' aerial attack

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Steelers pass rushers pressured Colin Kaepernick all game long, never allowing him to get a rhythm until late in a one-sided game. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Passing-Game-Plagued-by-Poor-Protection-328511921.html

Carr's performance serves notice that he's The Man in Oakland

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr hasn't thrown deep or thrown for big numbers in just over a year-plus as Raiders QB. That changed in leading the Raiders to a comeback win over the Ravens. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Carrs-Big-Game-Proves-Hes-the-Quarterback-Raiders-Have-Been-Seeking-328507511.html

Carr fights back from costly mistake to lead Raiders over Ravens

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr leads an 80-yard drive to beat the Ravens in Oakland, just minutes after throwing what looked like a game-losing interception. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Carr-Shakes-Off-Mistake-to-Lead-Raiders-to-Comeback-Victory-328441511.html

Steelers pound the 49ers in Pittsburgh

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Ben Roethlisberger cuts apart the 49ers' pass defense in lopsided victory over San Francisco. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Pummeled-in-Pittsburgh-328430691.html

En garde! In the world of endurance sports, modern pentathletes -- who fence, swim, ride, shoot and run over a mammoth day of competition -- are the forgotten ones

It's a somewhat strange sport to Americans. Why is there a sport in which athletes have to fence, swim a sprint, jump a horse over 15 barriers, and run 3,200 meters while stopping four times to shoot at targets? It's the modern pentathlon, and its athletes are among the most conditioned anywhere. My story for ESPN.com's Endurance Sports section: http://espn.go.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/13682606/endurance-sports-modern-pentathlon-deep-roots-grueling-events-fight-survival

Will the real Colin Kaepernick please stand up?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Colin Kaepernick looked strong in opening win vs. Vikings. If he looks good against the Steelers, can it be determined that he's a changed quarterback?http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/New-Look-Niners-Face-Dangerous-Steelers-328201901.html

Carr bounces back from injury, will start vs. Ravens in Game 2

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr had a rough start to the 2015 season and gets a second chance at a fresh beginning vs. Baltimore. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Carr-Raiders-Hoping-to-Bounce-Back-vs-Ravens-328194971.html