Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez spoke to the Review-Journal while appearing on a panel of female leaders at the Palms on Friday.
Football
The Raiders filled their biggest need when they traded for quarterback Geno Smith, but there’s still plenty of work to do to field a competitive roster.
Quarterback Gardner Minshew, who played last season for the Raiders, agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday.
The Raiders have agreed to terms with veteran running back Raheem Mostert on a one-year contract. He played the past three seasons for the Miami Dolphins.
The Raiders introduced four new defensive players on Thursday, and they all fit the profile of Pete Carroll-coached defenders.
The Raiders released a veteran quarterback and center on the first day of NFL free agency Wednesday, but welcomed back a defensive tackle.
The Raiders were awarded two compensatory draft picks by the NFL on Tuesday for losing Bilal Nichols and Amik Robertson in free agency last year.
Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce is eager to get back on the field after missing all of last season with a knee injury.
Linebacker Divine Deablo, a three-year starter for the Raiders, has agreed to terms with the Atlanta Falcons on a two-year, $14 million deal.
The Raiders lost three starters on defense during the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period, but re-signed a pass rusher.
The Raiders are bringing back one of their pass rushers in the hopes he can form a lethal duo with defensive end Maxx Crosby.
The Raiders agreed to terms with free-agent safety Jeremy Chinn on a two-year contract worth $16 million, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
The Raiders were 100-1 long shots at the Westgate SuperBook to win the Super Bowl before they acquired Geno Smith, and things haven’t changed much since.
The Raiders lost their second defensive starter in free agency Monday, as safety Tre’von Moehrig agreed to terms on a deal with the Carolina Panthers.
Linebacker Robert Spillane, the Raiders’ leading tackler the past two seasons, agreed to contract terms with the New England Patriots on Monday.
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