Gabbert making much better use of 49ers' tight end corps

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: In three games with Blaine Gabbert at QB, the 49ers passing attack has better incorporated the tight ends into the offensive scheme. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-Gabbert-Making-Better-Use-of-Tight-Ends-358853611.html

Raiders offensive line was key in Oakland's comeback win

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Titans were one of the NFL's best pass-rushing teams going into Sunday's game with the Raiders, yet got to Derek Carr just one time. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Offensive-Line-Unsung-Hero-Victory-Over-Titans-358835371.html

Controversial penalty aids Cardinals to win over 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Quinton Dial appeared to have a sack on Arizona QB Carson Palmer, but was called for unnecessary roughness, instead, helping the Cardinals to a close victory over the 49ers. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Late-Questionable-Call-Helps-Cardinals-Drive-to-Win-Over-49ers-358329291.html

Raiders' late drive produces victory in Tennessee

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr leads a long drive for a touchdown to beat the Titans on their own turf. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Carrs-Late-TD-Pass-to-Roberts-Breaks-Raiders-Losing-Streak-358198511.html

Can 49ers turn tables on Arizona Sunday? Probably not

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Is there any reason to believe Blaine Gabbert and the 49ers can beat an Arizona team that whipped them 47-7 earlier this season? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Will-Give-Cardinals-a-Different-Look-on-Sunday-355920451.html

Oakland line must protect Carr vs. Titans' terrific pass rush

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tennessee's defense has 12 sacks in its past three games and ranks No. 4 in the NFL in sacks and now will fact a Raiders O-line likely without leader Rodney Hudson. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Will-Need-to-Protect-Carr-vs-Titans-Fierce-Pass-Rush-355882121.html

The "other" Cromartie wants 49ers to remember his name

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Cornerback Marcus Cromartie admits he plays with a chip on his shoulder. That may not be a bad thing. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Cromartie-Wants-to-Make-Most-of-His-Opportunity-353731001.html

Raiders have faith Cooper will fix drops problem

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Amari Cooper is among the NFL's most productive WRs as a rookie, but he also has 10 drops, second most in the league. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Have-Faith-That-Cooper-Will-Work-Through-Mini-Slump-353714221.html

Couple that rows together stays fit together; Scott and Cathy Kemper, in their 70s, are as active as ever

Scott Kemper, 78, and his wife Cathy, 70, are national-caliber rowers who lead an active, healthy lifestyle in San Diego. Both are committed to having fun, and to them that means being fit. My story for the Union-Tribune's Active San Diego series in the Health section. http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/nov/23/active-san-diego-kempers/#comments-module

Dorsey's injury will give Armstead more playing time

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Top rookie pick Arik Armstead will get a chance to play and develop following the season-ending injury to Glenn Dorsey. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/With-Dorsey-Out-Armstead-to-Get-Bigger-Role-353170391.html

Del Rio loves Raiders' rookie linebacker Ben Heeney

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie linebacker Ben Heeney, now that he's getting playing time, is showing plenty of fire and talent. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Heeney-Showing-Raiders-He-Can-Contribute-353176681.html

Sixteen years in, SeaBass is still a fine catch for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With a 56-yard field goal in loss to Lions, Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski moves to within one of tying the NFL career mark for most field goals of 50 or more yards. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Janikowski-Keeps-Kicking-His-Way-Into-Record-Book-353029411.html

49ers' losses could gain one of top draft picks

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: If the 49ers keep losing, they could wind up with a top-five draft pick. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Lost-Season-Could-Produce-Exceptional-Draft-Position-353035831.html

Seahawks dominate 49ers again at CenturyLink Field

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie Thomas Rawls rushes for more than 200 yards in victory over the 49ers in Seattle. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/New-49ers-Quarterback-Same-Result-in-Seattle-352964051.html

Raiders stumble and fall to lowly Lions

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders offense, so explosive in recent weeks, disappears in loss to the Lions. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Run-Out-of-Gas-in-the-Motor-City-Fall-to-Lions-352954811.html

Can Gabbert, and 49ers break through against Seahawks?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Seahawks have dominated the 49ers in recent meetings, so do the Blaine Gabbert-led 49ers have a chance this Sunday? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Gabbert-Leads-49ers-Into-House-of-Pain-352218741.html

Raiders' Carr, elite receivers may be too much for Lions thin secondary

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Lions have lost two of their top three cornerbacks in recent years, which means the Detroit secondary may be in for a tough time vs. Raiders Sunday. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Depleted-Lions-May-Have-Trouble-Stopping-Carr-and-Co-352232711.html

Sled hockey is booming, as 2015 USA Hockey Sled Classic shows

In 2010 there were just four teams in the USA Hockey Sled Classic national tournament. This week there are 20. It's an indication, say sled hockey national-team players, of how fast the sport is growing and how many great new players have dived into the Paralympic sport. My story for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Features/2015/November/19/Exposure-Success-Has-Bred-More-Exposure-And-Success-At-USA-Hockey-Sled-Classic

Is Torrey Smith to blame for lack of production?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Receiver Torrey Smith was billed as an impact player when he was signed by the 49ers, but his contributions have been minimal. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/So-far-Torrey-Smith-Hasnt-Made-Big-Impact-on-49ers-351795011.html

Carr driving Raiders forward into new era

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: QB Derek Carr is being ranked as the top young QB in the league by many NFL analysts: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Are-Riding-Carr-Into-a-New-Era-351779811.html