Riding the waves and staying positive has kept former police officer fight cancer and stay healthy

For years, Janet Chelburg-Burgess has been an avid boogie boarder, cyclist and walker. All those things proved to be a great help to her health and wellness when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her story for the Union-Tribune's Active San Diego series. http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/sd-he-active-burgess-20161101-story.html

Olympic triathlon champion Gwen Jorgensen has "zero expectations" for her debut in the marathon at New York City

Gwen Jorgensen, two-time world champion and this year's Olympic champion in the triathlon, has stayed away from running a marathon because of her dedication to put all her efforts into winning gold at Rio. But with the Olympics over, she's going to run her first 26.2 miler this Sunday, and she says she has "zero expectations," which is a nice change for someone expected to win almost every triathlon. My story on her for Competitor.com: http://running.competitor.com/2016/11/news/olympic-triathlon-champ-gwen-jorgensen-eager-run-nyc-marathon_158131

SDSU program is helping student-athletes succeed in school while becoming better prepared for the working world

The SDSU athletic department has introduced a new program, Aztecs Going Pro, to help student-athletes succeed in school while also being better prepared for the post-school working world. My story for SDSU's 360 Magazine for the fall edition of 2016: https://issuu.com/sdsu360mag/docs/360fall2016?e=1330685/39776462

At 73, retired music teacher Dave Obelkevich is showing no signs of stopping as he gets ready to run his 40th consecutive New York City Marathon

Dave Obelkevich ran his first New York City Marathon when it was just four-plus laps around Central Park. He's seen the race and crowds grow leaps and bounds since the mid 1970s. But one thing has changed: He runs the race every day. This year will be his 41st overall and 40th consecutive NYC Marathon. My story for ESPN.com: http://www.espn.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/17853079/dave-obelkevich-73-completed-record-39-consecutive-nyc-marathons-finished

Niners may have NFL's worst group of WRs

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: There's something wrong when a team's No. 1 receiver is Jeremy Kerley. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Receiving-Corps-Ranks-Among-NFLs-Worst-399493991.html

Del Rio not overly concerned about penalty problems

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio says he's not going to overreact to Oakland's flurry of penalties. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Del-Rio-Isnt-Too-Concerned-With-Raiders-Penalties-399488941.html

49ers' Garnett has had a rocky beginning

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: First-round pick Joshua Garnett is having some trouble adjusting to the NFL over his first two starts. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-are-Eager-to-See-Garnett-Play-and-Improve-399330291.html

Raiders' Carr throws himself into MVP race

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr suddenly is being touted as an NFL MVP candidate. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Carr-Has-Thrown-Himself-Into-NFL-MVP-Race-399325761.html

Raiders set penalty record but fight to beat Bucs in OT

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders beat Tampa Bay 30-24 in overtime to finish the first half of the season 6-2, despite setting an NFL record with 23 penalties. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Persevere-in-Overtime-to-Beat-Buccaneers-399239891.html

Niners' roster quickly devolved from super to cellar

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Four seasons ago, the 49ers were in the Super Bowl, but the roster since then has been made over ... and not in a good way. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Roster-Depletion-Happened-Quickly-399042191.html

Oakland's Road Warriors ready for Bucs

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders are 4-0 on the road this year, and Derek Carr is playing better away from home. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Road-Warriors-Ready-for-Buccaneers-399035041.html

Kelly eager to self-scout the 49ers this week

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Chip Kelly says the bye week is a great time for he and his staff to do some self-scouting. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Kelly-and-Staff-Will-Take-a-Hard-Look-at-Team-During-Bye-Week-398887241.html

Even with 5-2 start, road to playoffs is rocky for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Oakland's path to the playoffs may be difficult, even after 5-2 start. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Road-to-Playoffs-is-a-Tough-One-398882071.html

New Paralympic swimmer has record-setting debut

Tim Pierce was surprised his son, Jonathan, was eligible for the Paralympics. But when Jonathan, who is autistic, swam in his first Paralympic meet, he set seven U.S. records. My story for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Features/2016/October/25/Jonathan-Pierce

Buckner is a bright spot in 49ers' dark season

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: No. 1 pick DeForest Buckner is having a solid rookie season. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Buckner-is-one-of-49ers-Few-Bright-Spots-398361951.html

Raiders getting big games from NFL's King of punters

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Marquette King has become a difference-maker as a punter. http://running.competitor.com/2016/10/news/pete-kostelnick-sets-new-record-running-across-us_157778

Pete Kostelnick averages more than 72 miles per day in shattering cross-USA running mark by four days

Pete Kostelnick crushed the 36-year-old record for running across the United States, finishing Monday in New York City in 42 days, six hours and 30 minutes. It was four days sooner than Frank Giannino Jr.'s record run in 1980. My story for Competitor.com: http://running.competitor.com/2016/10/news/pete-kostelnick-sets-new-record-running-across-us_157778

Report: 49ers may try to trade Staley for a No. 1 pick

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Would 49ers trade Joe Staley? Reports are that franchise might let go of Pro Bowl tackle in exchange for a No. 1 pick. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/With-Season-Now-Lost-49ers-Ponder-Trading-Staley-398198961.html

Raiders get the win, but Carr not satisfied

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raiders improve to 5-2 with win over Jags, but Derek Carr says the offense must be better. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Carr-Not-Satisfied-With-Offensive-Efficiency-vs-Jags-398195941.html

49ers lose again, this time to Bucs, to fall to 1-6

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: San Francisco keeps sliding farther and farther downhill. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Knocked-Out-For-Sixth-Straight-Week-398122961.html