Questions about Carr vanish after his second season

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: After Derek Carr's solid rookie season, many critics still found fault with him. After his second season, those questions have been answered. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Carr-Has-Erased-Questions-After-Second-Season-364125361.html

49ers win finale in OT, but it's likely Tomsula's farewell

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers top the Rams to finish the 2015 season at 5-11, but it's likely the swan song for head coach Jim Tomsula. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-OT-Victory-May-be-Tomsulas-Farewell-364078441.html

Raiders drop season finale to finish at 7-9 in Del Rio's first year

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Chiefs win their 10th straight, over Oakland, to give the Raiders a 7-9 record in Jack Del Rio's first season as head coach. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Fall-in-Season-Finale-to-Streaking-Chiefs-364076981.html

Can Mike Davis end with a positive effort vs. Rams?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie Mike Davis is hoping to get a chance to carry the ball vs. St. Louis in the season finale Sunday for the 49ers. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Rookie-Davis-Hoping-for-a-Chance-Against-Rams-363986401.html

Raiders face red-hot Chiefs in season finale

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: If the Raiders want to finish 8-8, they'll have to win in the hostile environment of Arrowhead Stadium against the streaking Chiefs. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Face-Streaking-Chiefs-and-Hostile-Environment-363987711.html

Cooper has one more shot to add to rookie legacy

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Super rookie wide receiver Amari Cooper, who missed much of the last game vs. San Diego because of a painful foot, hopes to play in season finale vs. Chiefs. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Cooper-Can-Add-to-Terrific-Rookie-Season-vs-Chiefs-363928321.html

Gabbert looking forward to positive finish and 2016

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Quarterback Blaine Gabbert hopes to finish strong in season finale vs. Rams and then carry the momentum into 2016. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Gabbert-Goes-Into-Final-Game-With-a-Positive-Outlook-363925461.html

Niners' fundamental flaws are showing

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Poor tackling? Check. Stupid penalties, over and over? Check. Going into their final game, the 49ers are a flawed team. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Showing-Some-Fundamental-Flaws-363726291.html

Raiders lose Reece for four games due to NFL suspension

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With Marcel Reece suspended for four games, including Sunday's season finale, Jamize Olawale will play a bigger role at fullback. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/-Raiders-Olawale-Will-Step-Into-Reeces-Role-Against-Chiefs-363729251.html

Hayne gets second chance with 49ers after relegation to practice squad

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After being relegated to the practice squad for several weeks, running back Jarryd Hayne got the surprise start vs. the Lions and performed well. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Hayne-Shows-49ers-He-Can-be-a-Part-of-Their-Future-363640091.html

Mack can set Raiders sack record in finale vs. Chiefs

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: NFL sack leader Khalil Mack can tie or break the team single-season sack record in 2015 finale vs. Chiefs. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Mack-Has-Chance-to-Tie-or-Break-Raiders-Sack-Record-363638681.html

49ers have fast start, then fade in loss to host Lions

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers took an early 14-10 lead in Detroit, but then faded in the second half to lose to the Lions. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Have-Fast-Start-But-End-With-Familiar-Finish-363593071.html

Raiders make plays when they count in OT victory over Chargers

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Two key plays in the fourth quarter and a long drive in overtime give Raiders a victory over San Diego. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Defeat-Chargers-in-Overtime-363512521.html

Red-hot Lions present tall hurdle for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Niners figure to be in for a tough test against the surging Lions. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Will-Face-The-Surging-Detroit-Lions-363470791.html

49ers on track to be historically bad on offense

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 2015 49ers could turn out to be the worst offense in franchise history. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Offense-Could-be-Historically-Bad-363468241.html

Can Raiders sweep the Chargers in 2015?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders have a chance to sweep the season series from the Chargers for the first time since 2010.http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Have-a-Chance-to-Sweep-the-Chargers-363372201.html

Bowman earns Pro Bowl spot in comeback season

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: NaVorro Bowman's comeback season is complete with selection to Pro Bowl. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Bowmans-Comeback-Season-Earn-Pro-Bowl-Honor-363368911.html

Eli Harold giving 49ers a snapshot of his potential

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie linebacker Eli Harold is making the most of his late-season opportunities now for the 49ers. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Like-Harolds-Progress-at-Outside-Linebacker-363256771.html

The Raiders are losing more than a safety with Woodson's retirement

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Charles Woodson announced he'll retire at the end of this season. Oakland is losing an elite safety, leader and NFL icon. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Woodsons-Retirement-Will-Create-Huge-Void-on-Raiders-363254301.html

Skateboard pro Michael Owen is taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle so he can keep shredding into his 40s, 50s and beyond

Michael Owen moved to San Diego from Illinois a few years ago so he could be outside year round. It was a conscious effort to put more happiness into his life. The young pro skateboarder also changed his diet and added some exercises to his training regimen so he can be a peak performer for a long, long time. My story on Owen for the Active San Diego series in the Union-Tribune Health section: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/dec/21/skateboarder-mike-owen-diet-exercise/