A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday there is sufficient evidence for Raiders’ Sean Smith to stand trial for allegedly assaulting his sister’s then-boyfriend on July 4.
NFL
The New England Patriots have stripped Tom Brady’s trainer of several team privileges, adding to the speculation of a rift between the trainer and coach Bill Belichick, according to a report in The Boston Globe.
In what’s known as a “Woodson Wednesday” at Raiders camp, players were given an extra day of rest as the team prepares on a schedule to play Monday night this week against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Defensive end Khalil Mack joined center Rodney Hudson, left guard Kelechi Osemele and left tackle Donald Penn as Raiders named to the NFL’s annual showcase game. All but Mack, who is still playing under his rookie contract, received a six-figure bonus for the nod.
This week’s NFL broadcasts in the Las Vegas market.
The Patriots’ victory over the Steelers moves them back to the top spot in the RJ’s NFL rankings.
Raiders coach Jack Del Rio remained dissatisfied Monday with certain officiating aspects to Sunday’s 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, including the use of an index card to verify a first down.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has signed off on plans to move a flood-control culvert so construction can begin in earnest at the future home of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Donald Penn has been a model for durability since making his 2007 NFL debut. His endurance streak will come to an end on Christmas Day.
The Raiders lost to the Cowboys 20-17 at home during “Sunday Night Football.”
There is absolutely no practical way to explain what happened at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, much less with the Raiders this season, as they were essentially eliminated from the playoffs in losing to Dallas 20-17.
How the Raiders performed in a 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
New England, which closed as a 3-point favorite at MGM Resorts sports books and a 2½-point favorite at most other books, escaped with the win and drove a stake through the hearts and wallets of most Pittsburgh backers, including one high roller in particular.
Quarterback Derek Carr led the Raiders downfield and dived for a touchdown, only to fumble into the end zone for a touchback, resulting in a 20-17 loss at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
LISTEN TO THE TOP FIVE HERE