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Meet the Nevada Preps Boys Athlete of the Year

The three-time All-Southern Nevada first-team selection has committed to play college football at Hawaii. He enrolled early to join the Rainbow Warriors for spring practice in his home state.

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Raiders minicamp wrapup: Day 1 — VIDEO

Las Vegas Review-Journal’s sports columnist Ed Graney and Raiders beat reporter Michael Gehlken recap the first day of the Oakland Raiders minicamp in Alameda, California.

Raiders rookies must overcome time away from field

Nicholas Morrow did his best. From May 5 to 7, the undrafted rookie attended the Raiders’ rookie minicamp, working as the “Mike” inside linebacker.

Source: Marshawn Lynch, Raiders have no deal yet

Marshawn Lynch still might be on the cusp of joining his hometown team. But for now, no deal between the running back and Raiders is finalized.

 
Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez acquitted in double murder trial

Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who is already serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, was acquitted Friday in a 2012 double slaying prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a spilled drink.

NFL officiating director Dean Blandino resigns

Dean Blandino, the NFL officiating director who has overseen rule changes that emphasized player safety, is leaving the league.

 
NFL officials optimistic about Las Vegas at league meeting

After acknowledging the Raiders’ future might not be bright in Oakland, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke in a positive tone about Las Vegas at a league owners meeting Wednesday.

Bay Area reaction to possibly losing Oakland Raiders

What Oakland and Bay Area notables said about the Nevada Legislature’s approval of funding for a new football stadium that would be the new home of the Oakland Raiders.