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Raiders finalize $1.8B deal with Las Vegas Stadium Authority
 

Las Vegas Stadium Authority Chairman Steve Hill and Oakland Raiders President Marc Badain on Wednesday signed all the documents needed to fund a $1.8 billion indoor football stadium that will house the NFL team and the UNLV Rebel football team beginning in 2020.

 
Seahawks release Trevone Boykin after assault allegation

The practice squad player was released from the team after WFAA-TV in Dallas posted an interview with Boykin’s girlfriend detailing an assault she alleges happened on March 20 in Mansfield, just southwest of Dallas.

 
It’s a catch: NFL owners approve simplified catch rule

NFL owners approved rules changes defining what is a catch on Tuesday, hoping to eliminate much of the controversy and confusion that plagued the league in recent years.

 
Raiders donate to North Las Vegas Boys and Girls Club

Squeals of teenage excitement and giggles of nervous laughter welcomed Oakland Raiders alumni Roy Hart and Chris McLemore Tuesday afternoon, but not because of who they were. It was because of what they had done.

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Raiders lose coin toss, have No. 10 overall draft pick

The Raiders won’t own the No. 9 overall draft pick on April 26 after all, officially assigned the 10th selection courtesy of a coin-toss tiebreaker at the NFL Scouting Combine. The San Francisco 49ers will choose ninth.