Vegas Nation’s Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill recap the Las Vegas Raiders dressing in full pads for the first time at training camp in Henderson on Monday, giving head coach Jon Gruden a great birthday gift. Defensive End Maxx Crosby spoke on what it’s like to have Rod Marinelli as the new defensive line coach(Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Monday was a big day for Raiders head coach Jon Gruden. He celebrated his birthday and saw his team in full pads for the first time this training camp.
UFC flyweight Joseph Benavidez will get his fourth shot at earning the flyweight title when he faces Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC on ESPN 14. Benavidez also explains why he doesn’t like Figueiredo. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Offensive Lineman Mekhi Becton, who is projected to be a first-round draft pick, is known for enjoying a good meal and talks about some of his favorite foods and his preparation for the NFL Combine. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
On the second day of the legal tampering period in the NFL, the Raiders picked up linebacker Cory Littleton, defensive end Carl Nassib, tight end Jason Witten and more. Here’s a recap of the action from Tuesday. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Fountains at Bellagio water show is being suspended indefinitely. It is the first such halt in performances, other than for maintenance, in the attraction’s 21-year history.
An MGM Resorts International spokeswoman said Tuesday the show would be halted temporarily and until further notice. The water show, known to halt traffic on the Strip because of onlookers, typically runs 30 minutes in the afternoons and early evenings, and every 15 minutes from 8 pm to midnight.
Linebacker Cory Littleton, a 2018 Pro Bowler who played in Super Bowl 53 with the Los Angeles Rams, has agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders have signed quarterback Marcus Mariota as a backup to Derek Carr.
The Golden Knights extended the team’s winning streak to three, after beating the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Monday evening.
Although the NFL free agency period doesn’t open until March 18, many rumors have already been circulating regarding who will be the Raiders quarterback come the 2020-21 season. Vegas Nation’s Cassie Soto and Myles Simmons discuss who the Raiders could pick up to replace Derek Carr, including Tom Brady.
