Several people in a position to know the details say former Raiders coach Lane Kiffin didn’t want his Ole Miss squad to play at Allegiant Stadium.
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The Raiders are getting by far the best side of the deal with star running back Josh Jacobs, who returned Saturday on a one-year contract worth up to $12 million.
A closer look at the numbers reveals the Raiders may have actually taken a step forward last season despite finishing with four fewer wins and missing the playoffs.
Renowned sports bettor Billy Walters long ago won a wager on how long he would live. He has also survived a run-in with Las Vegas mobster Anthony Spilotro.
The Raiders have had a spirited training camp, but big picture conclusions can’t be drawn until the regular season begins next month against the Denver Broncos.
The Henderson All-Stars have a deep rotation of arms beyond No. 1 Nolan Gifford, which has helped them limit Little League World Series opponents to six runs and 10 hits in three games.
Former Raiders tight end Foster Moreau, now with the Saints, is appreciating training camp and the game he loves in a different way than ever before.
Ben Sprague is one of 16 umpires chosen to work the Little League World Series.
Henderson players and coaches walked in Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday morning before playing their first game of the tournament later that day.
In two matchups against the New York Liberty without do-it-all-forward Candace Parker, the Aces have been outscored by 57 points and outrebounded 97-52.
The Henderson All-Stars open play in the Little League World Series on Wednesday against a team from Rhode Island.
Arkansas transfer Jackson Woodard is already a leader on UNLV’s defense, having reunited with Rebels coach Barry Odom, his defensive coordinator with the Razorbacks.
Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell was even better than his statistics would suggest in their preseason opener Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.
The Raiders certainly did some good things over the course of two days of joint practices with the 49ers, but the specifics are open to interpretation.
The second team from Nevada to qualify for the Little League World Series is in for quite a treat when it arrives in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
