The Raiders’ move to Las Vegas and into state-of-the-art facilities have increased the franchise’s value, according to Forbes’ most recent rankings.
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UNLV’s field at Allegiant Stadium includes the team nickname in both end zones and the arched logo on the playing field.
The Raiders placed linebacker Marquel Lee on the physically unable to perform list and wide receiver Siaosi Mariner on the nonfootball illness list.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wrote an open letter to fans saying the league is committed to safety in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
KOMP-FM was named Monday as the Raiders’ flagship radio station in Las Vegas, and KRLV-AM is reformatting its schedule to provide year-round information on the NFL team.
The NFL Players Association sent its members and their agents a memo Sunday outlining the agreement with the league as it relates to COVID-19 protocols.
The NFL and NFL Players Association reached an agreement for training camps to begin on time, which sets in motion for the season to open without delay.
The NFL is requiring fans to wear face coverings at games this season. Whether fans even will be allowed to attend games hasn’t been determined.
The Athletic reported that NFL owners will meet Friday to discuss the opening of training camps as coronavirus cases surge nationally.
The NFL and Oakley have unveiled face shields for players’ helmets to protect them during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to The Associated Press.
Randall Cunningham had a standout 16-year NFL career at quarterback, and is the pastor at Remnant Ministries. He also is considered the greatest UNLV player of all time.
The Pac-12 announced Friday it would play a conference-only schedule this season, meaning UNLV will not play California and Arizona State at Allegiant Stadium.
A recently discovered set of interviews from 2011 added fuel to long-held allegations that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers knew the Oakland Raiders’ game plan in Super Bowl XXXVII.
NFL teams can have up to two fan events at their respective stadiums during training camp, depending on local and state guidelines.
The eight-page agreement, according to Pro Football Talk, includes protocols regarding air and bus travel, disinfecting hotel rooms and social distancing.