Michael Crabtree expressed his frustration Sunday when asked about his future with the Raiders. The Raiders are expected to part ways with the ninth-year veteran wide receiver this offseason. “I’m out here playing ball,” Crabtree said. “Whatever they ask me to do. Like today, if they only want me to play 10 plays, I’ll play 10 plays.” Crabtree started the season hot as the team’s top wideout, catching six touchdowns during the first six games. Crabtree received just three targets against the Eagles on Christmas night and two targets versus the Chargers. Crabtree is owed a $7 million salary in 2018, the third season of a four-year, $34 million extension he signed late in 2015. “I did everything they asked of me. These last two games, I’ve probably had three targets, but nobody saying anything about that,” Crabtree said.
Heavy doses of anxiety, security and elation greeted the imminent arrival of 2018 in Las Vegas. A crowd of 330,000 visitors was expected to fill the Strip and Fremont Street downtown, as a record contingent of law enforcement officers kept the peace. This year’s massive outdoor party unfolded in the shadow of the Oct. 1 mass shooting that left 58 people dead. Several people said they came to celebrate in spite of what happened three months ago Monday.
Security patrolling the Las Vegas Strip on New Year’s Eve.
The Golden Knights broke several records in December while soaring to the top of the Western Conference. Vegas took 31 games to win 20, which is the fastest for an NHL expansion team in its first season. The Knights are on a 7-game winning streak, the longest for an expansion team in its first season. The Knights went 11-1-1 (23 points) in December, the most wins in a calendar month by a team in its inaugural season, according to Elias Sports Bureau. They own the best record in the Western Conference with 54 points (26-9-2). Vegas also carries the NHL’s best record at home at 16-2-1.
People from around the globe come to Las Vegas to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
People around the world and locals gather around the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
The Raiders are reportedly pursuing ESPN analyst Jon Gruden to fill their vacant head coaching position. Gruden, 54, has not coached since the 2008 NFL season. “I don’t want to sit here and speculate. There is no news to report,” Gruden told ESPN on Saturday. The NFL Network reported that Davis plans to offer Gruden more than $10 million a year to coach the team with an stake in team ownership. Gruden has been connected with openings in recent years, including a lucrative offer from Indianapolis last season. Gruden was the Raiders head coach from 1998-2001, going 38-26 in four seasons. “I know (Gruden),” Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said. “I’ve known him for a while. But the (Del Rio firing) is still pretty fresh.”
People across Las Vegas celebrate the upcoming New Year on the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street.
Following the Raiders loss to the Chargers, head coach Jack Del Rio was fired. Del Rio was hired in January 2015 after spending time as the Denver Broncos defensive coordinator. In 2016, Del Rio led the Raiders to a 12-4 record and their first playoff birth since 2002. After the 2016 season, Del Rio signed a 4-year contract extension. In three seasons as the Raiders head coach, Del Rio amassed a 25-23 record. “I’m very grateful,” Del Rio said. “My childhood team. But it’s a results business.”
Scott Dykstra, 23, weaves around revelers on the Las Vegas Strip on New Year’s Eve as Marc Belizario shoots for a music video.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr addressed the media following the team’s loss to the Chargers and discussed his thoughts on head coach Jack Del Rio being fired.
A reminder for those heading out to New Year’s Eve parties tonight: The Strip and the roads leading to have closed. On-ramps and off-ramps to Interstate 15 just west of the Strip were also closed at 5 p.m. at Spring Mountain Road, Flamingo Road and Tropicana Avenue. Police will start clearing out vehicle traffic along the Strip at 6:15 p.m.
After three years of serving as the head coach for the Oakland Raiders, Jack Del Rio announced he was fired by the organization following the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Bryan Salmond, Ed Graney, Michael Gehlken and Gilbert Manzano discuss the aftermath of the Raiders loss, including Jack Del Rio getting fired and what might follow.
The Rape Crisis Center is reminding holiday revelers to stay safe and aware as they head to New Year’s Eve celebrations across the valley. As part of its “Party Smart” campaign, the center is reminding people planning to go out to arrive together, stay together and leave together. When the party ends, make sure you leave with everyone who came with you, the center said. Don’t let intoxicated friends leave with strangers and use licensed and labeled transportation services to get home.
The goaltender beat Toronto 6-3 Sunday. Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Golden Edge host Bryan Salmond and Review-Journal Reporters David Schoen and Steve Carp recap tonights Golden Knights game against the Maple Leafs.
Nacion Vegas: Los Raiders pierden 30-10 contra los Chargers para finalizar la temporada. Nación Vegas tiene los detalles del juego entre los Raiders y los Chargers.
The center scored the first hat trick in franchise history in Sunday’s 6-3 win over Toronto. Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal.
America’s Party – Fireworks will go off at midnight from the rooftops of Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood Resort, MGM Grand, Aria, Treasure Island, The Venetian and Stratosphere. Lake Las Vegas – Fireworks shows starting at midnight with live music before the display at MonteLago Village. The Plaza – Featuring a fireworks show at midnight.
Bryan Salmond recaps the Raiders final game of the season.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s studio is nominated for the Nevada Press Association’s Digital Innovation award. This video is for the judges to view.
Uber driver Michael Niskar talks about the Strip properties that are hard for ride-share companies to access.
Bryan Salmond recaps tonights Golden Knights game against the Maple Leafs.
Covering The Cage hosts Adam Hill and Heidi Fang recap tonights fights at UFC 219.
Following her decision win over Holly Holm, UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris “Cyborg” Justino said she wouldn’t be opposed to facing women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes if the UFC makes the fight.
Nurmagomedov says McGregor is a good fighter, but he’s not a champion
UFC strawweight Carla Esparza says she’s game to go after the belt after taking a decision win over Cynthia Calvillo at UFC 219.