The wave of COVID-19 infections continued to impact the sports world, including in Las Vegas. The Raiders and a headline college basketball doubleheader are experiencing the effects.
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The Raiders dominated up front offensively and defensively in their road victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The senior committee nominated Cliff Branch, who will need at least 80 percent of the vote from the selection committee when it meets early next year before Super Bowl LVI.
Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib’s announcement Monday that he’s gay drew strong support on social media.
Even though the 2022 NFL draft, which will be in Las Vegas, is nearly a year away, there are several mock drafts already out.
The Raiders selected Alabama offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood with the No. 17 pick.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden appears in two new ads for Skechers Arch Fit.
New Aces owner Mark Davis met with the media Wednesday to discuss his vision for the franchise. The Raiders owner said he has big plans.
Wayne Nunnely also was the first UNLV alumnus to become the head football coach. He coached the Rebels from 1986 to 1989.
Every Monday, Vegas Nation’s Heidi Fang and Sam Gordon will give a review of the Raiders’ position groups.
The Vegas Nation Gameday sports team breaks down the matchup at 9 a.m. and will discuss all things Raiders.
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