Here’s a closer look by the numbers at the first episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks: Training camp with the Oakland Raiders.”
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Here are five takeaways from Tuesday night’s episode of “Hard Knocks” from Raiders’ training camp.
“Raider,” a Dutch shepherd police dog for Metro sponsored by the organization, made the trip from Las Vegas to put on a demonstration of his talents.
The sixth-year pro announced the news on Twitter late Monday after he was informed he had tested positive for Ostarine.
Players played tribute to the three-time Super Bowl champion receiver at training camp a day after he died at the age of 71.
The star wide receiver, in his first season with the team, has missed six of seven practices since training camp opened and has yet to get in a full session.
The quarterback confirmed a comment from his brother on NFL Network this week that he is building a home next door to coach Jon Gruden for when the team moves to Las Vegas.
A.J. Cole’s strong training camp forcing team into decision on its starting punter.
The former women’s featherweight champion has often said she wants a rematch with Amanda Nunes, but UFC president Dana White says Justino is dodging the champion.
The 22-year-old was released by the Ravens on Wednesday after he fought a teammate in practice and celebrated a touchdown by throwing a football in a pond on Monday.
The star wide receiver could reprise his role as a punt returner in limited situations, according to special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia.
The quarterback has purchased a home next to his coach ahead of the team’s 2020 move to Southern Nevada, according to his brother.
Rookie free agent Anthony Rush has signed with the Raiders, the team announced just before practice at training camp on Thursday morning.
Live-ball substitutions — each team was allowed one live ball substitution per quarter — and a 20-second shot clock were tried out Saturday at Mandalay Bay Events Center.
The 145-pound champion will put his belt on the line against Frankie Edgar on Saturday in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, after moving up to lightweight.