Raiders' Carr says injured finger is fine

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr says not to worry and that his finger injury doesn't bother him. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Carr-Says-Finger-is-Fine-and-Hes-Ready-for-Bills-404031066.html

Declan Farmer is a U.S. sled hockey veteran, even at 19

Declan Farmer isn't 20 yet, but he's a veteran of the U.S. sled hockey team, a terrific scorer and Paralympic gold medalist. Now, he's starting to get excited about the next Games two years from now. My story for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Features/2016/November/30/No-Longer-The-Young-Guy-Declan-Farmer-Leads-Team-USA-Into-World-Sled-Hockey-Challenge

Niners' Baalke says he's responsible for 1-10 season

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: 49ers GM Trent Baalke says the blame for this season falls on his shoulders. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-GM-Baalke-Accepts-Blame-for-Teams-Collapse-403595346.html

Raiders' fans giving team a boost on home field

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: After surviving years of bad teams, Oakland's fans are going crazy for the Raiders this season. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Del-Rio-Says-Roar-of-Fans-is-Energizing-Raiders-403590196.html

Has Kaepernick played his way into 49ers' future?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers keep losing, but Colin Kaepernick keeps improving. Is he playing his way back into the team's future plans? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Is-Kaepernick-Playing-His-Way-into-49ers-Future-403396396.html

Mack leaps into spotlight in win over Panthers

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Khalil Mack has a touchdown and strip-sack of Newton in Oakland victory over Carolina. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Mack-Has-Taken-a-Great-Leap-Forward-403402926.html

Raiders drive for two 4th-quarter scores to beat Panthers

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr recovers from injured finger to lead team to fourth-quarter rally and win over Carolina. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Roar-Back-to-Knock-Off-the-Panthers-403286016.html

49ers ALMOST get their second win

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: San Francisco makes it close, but falls to Dolphins for 10th straight defeat. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Come-Close-to-Breaking-Losing-Streak-403270306.html

Paralympic swim champion Michelle Konkoly had the time of her life in Rio, but now awaits start of med school

After winning four medals at the Rio Paralympics, including two golds, swimmer Michelle Konkoly is eager to get back into the pool for a while before she starts med school. My story on her for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Features/2016/November/22/After-Rio-High-Paralympic-Champion-Michelle-Konkoly-Is-Ready-To-Dive-Back-In-At-CanAm-Open

Can Raiders re-gain running mojo vs. the Panthers?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raiders' running game was stuffed vs. Texans. Can it rebound vs. Carolina?http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Hope-to-Get-Running-Attack-Back-on-Track-403024256.html

49ers were actually good last time they faced Dolphins

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers are a far different team than they were in 2012 when they last played Miami. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Much-Has-Changed-Since-49ers-Last-Defeated-Dolphins-403027666.html

Raiders getting ready to stop Cam Newton

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Cam Newton may not be up to his MVP form of a year ago, but the Raiders know he's dangerous. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Prepare-for-Big-Challenge-Containing-Cam-Newton-402887396.html

Dawson still kicking, even if 49ers aren't

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: While the 49ers are horrible in 2016, place-kicker Phil Dawson still ranks among the NFL's best, even at age 41. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Dawson-Still-Excellent-on-a-49ers-Team-That-Isnt-402884176.html

Swordplay has been Karen Lieu's sport of choice since she first saw the TV coverage of fencing at the 1992 Olympics

The first time Karen Lieu saw fencing on TV during the Olympics at Barcelona, she was transfixed. When she discovered she could take fencing classes in college, she was forever hooked. My story about her for ESPNW's Weekend Warriors series: http://www.espn.com/espnw/life-style/article/18114862/weekend-warriors-how-karen-lieu-shares-love-fencing-everyone-knows

Can 49ers' Kelly survive this horrific season?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Now 1-9 with the 49ers, Chip Kelly may be held responsible for the slide to oblivion ... or will he? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Speculation-Heats-Up-About-Chip-Kellys-Future-402472006.html

Undrafted Richard playing a high-impact role for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jalen Richard is a small man who makes a big impact, as he showed again in win over Houston. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Little-Richard-Playing-a-Large-Role-for-Raiders-402462686.html

Carr leads Raiders rally to beat Texans in Mexico City

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr throws two TD passes in the fourth quarter as Raiders beat Texans 27-20 in Mexico City. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Carr-is-Mr-Clutch-Again-as-Raiders-Rally-to-Beat-Texans-402375615.html

Jennifer Gibson's job is about science, food, sports and a desire to feed the Bears (in Chicago)

Jennifer Gibson is the sport science coordinator and sport dietitian of the Chicago Bears, a varied and interesting job she loves. Her story, for ESPNW's "Cool Jobs" series: http://www.espn.com/espnw/voices/article/18084206/jennifer-gibson-cool-sports-job-chicago-bears-sports-science-coordinator-dietitian

In most every game, 49ers fall flat in second half

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers have a script, and it isn't a good one. Almost every Sunday, they play tough for about a half ... and then get dominated in the third and fourth quarters. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Going-From-Bad-to-Worse-in-the-Second-Half-402271556.html

Brady throws 4 TD passes in defeat of 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Niners lose ninth straight game as Patriots pull away in the second half. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Patriots-Dominate-49ers-in--402173306.html