Kilgore's return should solidify 49ers' offensive line

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Daniel Kilgore is ready to play 16 games at center in 2016, and his presence will be a big upgrade over Marcus Martin. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Kilgores-Return-at-Center-Should-be-a-Big-Plus-for-49ers-373995591.html

New video shows Raiders' Debose is fit again

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: New video of workouts by Andre Debose show the kick returner's damaged Achilles' tendon is 100 percent again. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Andre-Debose-Looks-Ready-to-go-for-Raiders-373998421.html

Raiders like Heeney, but may not be able to pass on Ragland

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Ben Heeney did a nice job as a rookie starting at middle linebacker, but Alabama star Reggie Ragland may be drafted to replace him. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Like-Heeney-but-Still-May-Use-Top-Pick-on-Linebacker-373853871.html

Keys to health are exercise, diet, social network, sleep ... and having a pet? Research is showing there are multiple health benefits for humans to have an animal friend

For years there has been anecdotal evidence showing that pets make people happier, more energetic and healthier. Now serious scientific research is showing dogs, cats, rabbits, birds -- almost any pet -- has many positive effects on human health. My story for the Health section of the San Diego Union-Tribune: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/mar/28/pets-are-good-for-you-just-ask-fluffys-owner/

Boldin seems poised to catch on elsewhere

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers are prepared to wait and let the Anquan Boldin free agency play out, but that may guarantee he goes elsewhere. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/If-49ers-Wait-Anquan-Boldin-May-Catch-on-Elsewhere-373849151.html

Thirty years ago, Tom Green became the first Grand Slammer in ultra racing ... but now he's running a tougher race

In 1986, Tom Green ran four 100-mile races in one year to earn the first Grand Slam in ultra running. Since then, he's run hundreds of ultra marathons and remained active into his 60s. But a freak accident in 2015 has changed all that. My story about Tom for ESPN.com's Endurance Sports section: http://espn.go.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/15059806/endurance-sports-freak-accident-keep-ultrarunning-legend-tom-green-down

Jennifer Currin never intended to be a top wave surfer. But in recent years she's become an age-group world champion in the sport while also being a busy rep for a pharmaceutical company. My story for ESPNW's Weekend Warriors series: http://espn.go.com/espnw/life-style/article/15060114/weekend-warriors-jennifer-currin-surprising-rise-top-wake-surfing

Vicki Manalo Draves overcame prejudice to become an Olympian

Vicki Manalo Draves once was denied membership in a San Francisco club because she was Filipina. A few years later, she was the first Asian-American to win Olympic gold. My story for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/News/2016/March/24/Vicki-Manalo-Draves-Overcame-Prejudice-To-Make-Olympic-History

Gymnast Dominique Dawes is still a role model

Dominique Dawes was a barrier-breaking African-American gymnast, but that was never something she thought about during her career. My story for her for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/News/2016/March/24/Making-History-Was-Secondary-To-Success-For-Gymnastics-Pioneer-Dominique-Dawes

49ers' Miller still a big fan of Kaepernick

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Fullback Bruce Miller isn't one of those rumored to be disenchanted with Colin Kaepernick. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Bruce-Miller-Remains-a-Big-Fan-of-Kaepernick-373738801.html

Watson and Howard to compete for starting RT job

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Del Rio says Menelik Watson & Austin Howard will go mano a mano for starting job at right tackle. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Watson-Howard-Expected-to-Compete-for-Job-at-Right-Tackle-373231621.html

It's better news for Mario Edwards Jr. and Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. making progress with neck injury. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-McKenzie-Del-Rio-Indicate-Edwards-Will-be-OK-373363351.html

Hyde slimming down for Kelly's offense

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Carlos Hyde says he's getting in better shape and losing weight specifically to play for Chip Kelly. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Slimmer-Hyde-Hopes-to-be-Nice-Fit-for-Kellys-Offense-373367011.html

Is Anquan Boldin's time with 49ers now over?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Receiver Anquan Boldin is a free agent, but the 49ers haven't started talking with him yet. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Have-Not-Been-Negotiating-with-Anquan-Boldin-373226991.html

Del Rio says competition will be wide open at right tackle

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The competition at right tackle will be wide open for Menelik Watson and Austin Howard, says Jack Del Rio. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Watson-Howard-Expected-to-Compete-for-Job-at-Right-Tackle-373231621.html

Sources say 49ers' decision on Kaepernick will rest with Kelly

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: If Chip Kelly believes in Colin Kaepernick, 49ers will keep him, according to reports. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Report-Niners-Will-Put-Kaepernick-Decision-in-Kellys-Hands-373087381.html

Raiders still very interested in Aldon Smith

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Although the Raiders have beefed up their defense, they still have interest in suspended free agent Aldon Smith. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/McKenzie-Del-Rio-Say-They-Still-Have-Interest-in-Aldon-Smith-373080441.html

Just a couple of teams may have interest in Kaepernick

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Browns say they have no interest in making a deal with 49ers for QB Colin Kaepernick. The market appears to be shrinking for him. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Market-for-Kaepernick-May-Not-be-As-Big-as-Believed-372948871.html

It's doubtful that Raiders will pay high price for Wilkerson

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: One national NFL writer suggests the Raiders should pay up for the services of Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson. Yet Reggie McKenzie's track record as GM seems to shoot down that idea. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Muhammad-Wilkerson-to-Raiders-Dont-Bet-on-It-372954751.html

At some point 49ers will take a QB in this draft

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Be it first round or seventh round, the 49ers are likely to pick a quarterback of the present or future in April's draft. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Are-49ers-Determined-to-Draft-a-Quarterback-With-Top-Pick-372574941.html