Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, who has a “Timberland boot-sized” wrap on his left leg because of a high-ankle sprain, has never missed a game in his career.
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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.
A representative for Circa CEO Derek Stevens contacted UNLV with an offer to pay quarterback Matthew Sluka the $100,000 he said the university owed him.
UNLV said in a statement it expects a lump sum payment of between $10 million and $14 million from the Mountain West in 2026 as part of its agreement to stay.
UNLV will remain in the Mountain West after weighing an offer from the reconstructed Pac-12, sources confirmed.
Here’s a breakdown of the Raiders’ disastrous home loss to the Panthers on Sunday, plus a possible explanation for why coach Antonio Pierce questioned his players’ effort.
The Pac-12 filed a lawsuit against the Mountain West in federal court in California amid a flurry of realignment activity.
UNLV appeared ready to commit to the Mountain West on Monday after a brief flirtation with the rebuilding Pac-12, but another defection has created uncertainty for both leagues.
The Raiders knew they were in for a challenge against Carolina replacement quarterback Andy Dalton, who remained undefeated against the franchise in his career.
The Raiders didn’t do much right Sunday, and as a result they got blown out by one of the league’s worst teams in their home opener at Allegiant Stadium.
The Pac-12 should not believe it has access to the stadiums, arenas and meeting rooms of Las Vegas without accepting UNLV into the conference.
The Raiders will hope to build off their upset win in Baltimore in their home opener Sunday against the Panthers. Here are their keys to victory at Allegiant Stadium.
Carolina made a stunning quarterback switch before its game against the Raiders on Sunday, which makes the matchup at Allegiant Stadium all the more interesting.
Coach Antonio Pierce said he doesn’t expect any restrictions Sunday on defensive end Maxx Crosby despite being limited in practice this week.
Raiders running back Dylan Laube isn’t discouraged about being inactive the first two games of the season. He’s content to learn and wait for his opportunity.
The Raiders’ rookie second-round pick expects to finally see his first NFL action Sunday. Also, the opening injury report for the game against the Panthers was released.