Ex-couch potato comes through for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kicker Matt McCrane was out of a job, just sitting on his couch when the Raiders called. Now he's this week's hero after hitting a game-winning kick. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Matt-McCrane-Goes-from-Couch-to-Hero-494805221.html

Niners can't afford to lose Staley

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tackle Joe Staley was knocked out of Sunday's game with the Chargers. The team doesn't know how severe his injury is. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Cant-Afford-to-Lose-Joe-Staley-494808821.html

Beathard plays fine, but 49ers fall to Chargers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Backup QB C.J. Beathard plays well, but 49ers lose to Chargers anyway. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Beathard-and-49ers-Battle-but-Fall-to-Chargers-494746841.html

Raiders go OT with Browns to get first win

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: After starting 0-3, the Raiders beat the Browns 45-42 in overtime for Win No. 1 for Jon Gruden. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Rally-to-Tie-Then-Beat-Browns-in-OT-494747461.html

49ers may lean more on Breida now

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: With C.J. Beathard taking over at QB, the 49ers could run the ball more this week against the Chargers with the league's rushing leader, Matt Breida. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Matt-Breida-Could-be-Poised-for-Big-Game-494511301.html

Getting pressure on Mayfield unlikely

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Will the Raiders be able to get to Browns QB Baker Mayfield? Unlikely. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Mayfield-May-Have-Plenty-of-Time-to-Pass-vs-Raiders-494517441.html

Veteran U.S. archer Brady Ellison trying to maintain excellence despite injured finger

Olympic medalist Brady Ellison has been No. 1 in the world before, and he's trying to climb the ladder again despite a finger injury that's bothered him for two years. My story for TeamUSA.org: https://www.teamusa.org/News/2018/September/26/Battling-A-Finger-Injury-Brady-Ellison-Still-Thriving-And-Ready-For-Archery-World-Cup-Final

Former Spanish star eager for challenge as new head coach of U.S. national synchronized swimming team

Andrea Fuentes has four Olympic medals in synchronized swimming for Spain, but will now try to get the U.S. back to prominence in the sport. https://www.teamusa.org/News/2018/September/26/Andrea-Fuentes-Won-4-Olympic-Medals-For-Spain-Now-She-Has-Big-Plans-For-USA-Synchro-As-Head-Coach

Carr coming up short with most passes

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr is completing more passes than ever, but they're not going very far. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/So-Far-Raiders-Passing-Game-Has-Come-Up-Short-494266521.html

Sherman injury a blow to 49ers secondary

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: A calf strain will keep cornerback Richard Sherman sidelined for a couple of weeks or more. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Shermans-Injury-Leaves-49ers-Secondary-Vulnerable-494260671.html

49ers rallying around C.J. Beathard now

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: With Garoppolo out for the year, C.J. Beathard is now the man at QB. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Say-They-Have-Faith-in-CJ-Beathard-494143391.html

Gruden proud of way Raiders competing

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders are 0-3 but Jon Gruden likes the fight he sees from his team. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gruden-Says-Hes-Proud-of-Way-Raiders-Are-Competing-494139281.html

49ers lose a game and Garoppolo

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The loss to the Chiefs was bad, but the loss of Jimmy Garoppolo was far worse. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Season-May-be-Gone-With-Garoppolo-494078471.html

Same script: Raiders lose again in Miami

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: It's always something. This time, it's a late trick play by the Dolphins to erase a Raiders lead in the fourth quarter. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Same-Losing-Script-for-Raiders-in-Miami-494077661.html

Raiders' go into Miami with a puncher's chance

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Dolphins are 2-0 but have a shaky pass defense, something Derek Carr and Amari Cooper could exploit if last week was any indication. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Passing-Game-May-Give-Them-Edge-Over-Miami-493961311.html?hsdf

49ers' D will be tested by Mahomes

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: QB Pat Mahomes of the Chiefs has been unstoppable so far. Can the 49ers get in his way?https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Defense-Faces-High-Scoring-Chiefs-493957781.html?hsdf

Niners hope for Goodwin's return vs. Chiefs

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: WR Marquise Goodwin hasn't yet caught a pass in 2018, but 49ers hope he will be healthy to play vs. Chiefs this weekend. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Hope-to-Get-Marquise-Goodwin-Back-vs-Chiefs-493850391.html

Kolton Miller off to strong start for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie OT Kolton Miller has done well against some elite defensive players in his first two NFL games for the Raiders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Top-Rookie-Off-to-a-Strong-Start-493854331.html

Foster to return at a great time

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The embattled 49ers defense is getting dynamic linebacker Reuben Foster back at just the right time. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Reuben-Fosters-Return-Should-Help-49ers-Defense-493602731.html

Gruden doesn't regret trading Mack

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jon Gruden traded perhaps the NFL's best defensive player and his team is 0-2. Does he have regrets? Of course not. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gruden-Has-No-Regrets-About-Trading-Mack-493605171.html