The Raiders have shown in the past they’re willing to give roles to undrafted free agents who earn them. Here are seven such players to keep an eye on this offseason.
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One of the keys for the Raiders this offseason will be mastering new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s scheme. So far, so good, according to tight end Michael Mayer.
Collin Morikawa continues to post strong finishes and is ninth in the world rankings, but victories have been scarce for the Las Vegas resident.
The 55th annual World Series of Poker begins Tuesday at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas, with 99 live bracelet events and 30 online events scheduled.
The College of Southern Nevada’s baseball team was in control in the late innings Monday. But the Coyotes allowed a late rally to fall in the NJCAA World Series.
Domingo Leyba went 5-for-6, including a pair of home runs, and finished with six RBIs as the Reno Aces humbled the Aviators 20-9 in a Pacific Coast League game before 10,322 fans at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Chris Shaw’s two-run single in the eighth-inning snapped a 2-2 tie Sunday as the Sacramento River Cats topped the Aviators 4-3 in a Pacific Coast League game before 7,863 at the Las Vegas Ballpark.
Francisco Pena’s sacrifice fly broke a ninth-inning tie Saturday and the Sacramento River Cats edged the Aviators 4-3 in a Pacific Coast League game in front of 10,143 fans at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Sacramento scored six times in the 10th inning to defeat the Aviators on Friday night.
The Aviators rallied from a nine-run deficit on Thursday night in their return to Las Vegas Ballpark, beating the Sacramento River Cats 11-10 in Pacific Coast League play before 10,089 fans.
The Aviators on Monday continued their assault on Memphis Redbirds pitching, pounding out 13 hits in a 15-6 Pacific Coast League victory.
Nashville’s Zack Granite’s seventh-inning infield single drove in the winning run and send the Las Vegas Aviators to a 3-2 defeat Friday at First Tennessee Park in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sheldon Neuse and Skye Bolt each drove in a pair of runs to back a strong outing by left-hander Tyler Alexander as the Aviators beat the Nashville Sounds 9-4 on Thursday night in Pacific Coast League play before 10,434 at First Tennessee Park.
Right-hander Tim Dillard and three relievers held the Aviators to two hits as the Nashville Sounds notched a 2-0 Pacific Coast League victory Wednesday night before 8,994 at First Tennessee Park.
Franklin Barreto, Skye Bolt and Nick Martini hit home runs in an eight-run first inning as the Aviators pounded the San Antonio Missions 17-7 Monday in a Pacific Coast League game before 8,481 at the Las Vegas Ballpark.
Mauricio Dubon hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning and four San Antonio pitchers checked the Las Vegas Aviators on five hits in a 4-1 Pacific Coast League victory Sunday before 7,846 fans at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Las Vegas is a special kind of resort city. On the inside, you get The Strip (and now, the Sphere); on the outside, you get the vast Mojave Desert with its nostalgic attractions. In the past, people visiting Las Vegas would do so with the phrase in mind: “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” […]
The Raiders are back on the field Tuesday for their second week of organized team activities. Here are three position battles the team will have its eye on.
The Aces defeated the Indiana Fever on Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena in the first game in Las Vegas for No. 1 overall draft pick Caitlin Clark.
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are coming off their first win of the WNBA season, while the Aces need to rebound Saturday from their first loss.
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.