A former human resources employee filed a federal lawsuit this week accusing the Raiders of discriminating and retaliating against her.
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The Raiders’ defense isn’t a statistically good unit, but timeliness and the brilliance of Maxx Crosby have been enough to contribute to a two-game win streak.
Axsmithsports.com handicapper Alex B. Smith analyzes every NFL Week 8 Sunday and Monday game, with odds, trends and projected final scores.
VSiN host Brent Musburger and Systemplays.com handicapper Doug Fitz are tied for the lead at 22-13. RJ sports betting reporter Todd Dewey is in third place at 20-14-1.
The Raiders will head to New Orleans to take on the Saints over Halloween weekend.
Raiders center Andre James joked that he felt “stupid” after watching the clip of the play on which he suffered a concussion in Week 1 against the Chargers.
Said Raiders tight end Darren Waller: “I definitely feel the urgency from the captains on the team. … They’re challenging people to up their preparation.”
The Las Vegas Bowl has announced its game will take place Dec. 17 at 4:30 p.m., but the Allegiant Stadium website has the date and time listed as “TBA.”
The Raiders are the only 0-3 team in the NFL, and the AFC West is a combined 5-7 straight-up and 3-6 ATS. The division also has gone under in eight of 12 games.
The Cincinnati Bengals are consensus 3½-point favorites at Las Vegas sportsbooks over the Miami Dolphins for “Thursday Night Football.” The total is 48½.
If the Vegas Nation crew’s attempt is correct, former first-round pick Alex Leatherwood’s name won’t appear on the Raiders’ final roster.
“Dr. Alan” Dumond, a two-time top-five finisher in the Westgate SuperContest, analyzes all 16 NFC teams, designating each squad as a contender or a pretender.
Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher was on the “Circa Football Preview” panel Saturday, during which he was asked if he ever bets against his former team.
District Attorney Steve Wolfson said his office didn’t charge Damon Arnette because Las Vegas police did not provide requested information. Police disagree.
Just over a week into training camp, Raiders fans have plenty of questions ahead of season opener.
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