Six key Raiders players from a defense that surrendered the ninth-fewest points in the NFL last season are entering the final year of their contracts.
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The Raiders have begun organized team activities, which means fans have questions about how the team is shaping up so far.
Raiders home games at Allegiant Stadium are once again the most popular purchase in the NFL on the online ticket broker StubHub.
One of the Raiders’ biggest stars, coming off two huge years, has received a restructured contract that includes a $6 million raise for this season.
Las Vegas was awarded a men’s basketball regional and hockey’s Frozen Four, and the city has its eyes on the Final Four and College Football Playoff National Championship.
UNLV’s football team hopes to play in front of fans this season at Allegiant Stadium. The future of other valley teams and events is more hazy.
The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted substantial financial damage on the Las Vegas sports scene. Fans may need patience before a full recovery takes place.
Even without NFL preseason games, the month still shapes up as the biggest August ever with the NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball back on the betting board.
Experts said whether Las Vegas eventually gets an NBA or Major League Baseball franchise will be determined by a number of factors.
Will fans feel safe enough to brave the masses and attend a sporting event fresh off a global pandemic?