Raiders coach Antonio Pierce revealed Sunday he hopes to name a winner of the starting quarterback competition between Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew soon.
Adam Hill
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After serving as sports editor of both the Silverado Star and UNLV Rebel Yell, the Detroit native remained in Las Vegas and embarked on his professional journalism career at the Review-Journal in 2002. He has covered MMA, prep sports, Raiders and Golden Knights while helping coordinate digital coverage for nearly every major sporting event to come through the valley.
While the new NFL kickoff rules have dominated the headlines during the preseason, some of the other new rules are positives but could catch fans off guard this fall.
The Raiders held their final practice in Costa Mesa, California, on Wednesday. The day was marked by turnovers from several of the team’s quarterbacks.
The Raiders cornerback has had a tremendous camp, including two interceptions Tuesday, and appears to be on the verge of a star-making season.
The Raiders had avoided major injuries during training camp, but the cart came out for the first time Monday after a receiver suffered a knee injury.
The Raiders had their first evening practice of training camp Saturday night, and one of the quarterbacks outperformed his competition for the starting job.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce and his staff have drawn praise for their willingness to listen to players. That has been especially helpful for one offensive lineman.
Davante Adams’ absence from Friday’s practice triggered online speculation of discontent and rumors of an imminent trade, but the reality was far more joyous.
The Raiders are considering all options on kickoffs this season as they explore how to deal with one of the NFL’s most drastic rule changes in decades.
The Raiders, already down two potential starters on the offensive line, had to replace another during Tuesday’s first full-pad practice.
Jakorian Bennett is making a strong case in training camp to be the Raiders’ starting outside cornerback after going through growing pains as a rookie last season.
Raiders cornerback Jack Jones played at three colleges and then was released by the New England Patriots last season before getting picked up by Las Vegas.
If the first three days of training camp are any indication, Raiders fans are going to fall in love with a defense that has fun — and will have to carry the team.
Sean O’Malley, one of the UFC’s biggest stars, is set to headline the organization’s first live event at Sphere, UFC president Dana White announced Friday.
Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker is trying to figure out how to best take advantage of his speed to exploit the NFL’s new kickoff rule — on the field and on Madden.