As the NFL draft approaches, the defense could use better play from its secondary. But spending an early draft pick or two on a defensive back is unlikely the solution.
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The cast of Fox Sports 1’s “Lock It In” weighs in on the Vegas Golden Knights’ chances of making another run at the Stanley Cup and if the Raiders will find themselves in the Super Bowl in 2020.
A cornerback with starting experience joined the Raiders on Wednesday evening.
Since March, the Raiders have signed several defenders who played under coordinator Paul Guenther with the Cincinnati Bengals. They hope to add another.
Jordy Nelson won’t need Kleenex tissues Friday because the game, after all, is an exhibition at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, not Lambeau Field.
As the final seconds of their inaugural season filtered through the hourglass and the clock around Flavor Flav’s neck, it occurred that the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces had lasted longer than the Las Vegas Posse of the Canadian Football League.
Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond welcomes Raiders beat writers Michael Gehlken, Gilbert Manzano and columnist Ed Graney for a look at the Raiders’ offseason moves.
Cannon led the Tigers to a national championship in 1958 and won the Heisman following year, highlighted by his famous tackle-breaking 89-yard return that beat Ole Miss 703.
No NFL team made more March roster transactions than the Raiders. That activity might force more moves in April.
Oakland probably will address its blind-side concerns at the draft. But will coach Jon Gruden and general manager Reggie McKenzie select a tackle in the first round or wait until the later rounds?
Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken look at the Raiders secondary
The Raiders again have cleared cap space and moved up in the draft. Their maneuever, however, came at a cost.
The No. 1-ranked total defense of the Vikings will go up against the No. 4 Eagles’ defense Sunday in Philadelphia. The Jaguars, the No. 2 defense, will go on the road to meet the defending Super Bowl champs, the Patriots.
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority is a guidepost for what the Las Vegas Stadium Authority could look like in four years once the stadium that will house the Oakland Raiders is completed.
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday there is sufficient evidence for Raiders’ Sean Smith to stand trial for allegedly assaulting his sister’s then-boyfriend on July 4.
