How the Raiders performed in a loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday at Empower Field at Mile High, a result that dropped them to 2-7 this season.
Adam Hill
Sports Columnist/Reporter
Email: ahill@reviewjournal.com
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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.
Raiders wide receiver Tyler Lockett is ready to take on an expanded role in the absence of Jakobi Meyers, but he’s far more than just a football player.
The Raiders and Broncos, two AFC West teams that appear to be headed in different directions, are renewing their rivalry on “Thursday Night Football.”
Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr., who suffered a broken leg in a preseason scrimmage at Allegiant Stadium, is expected to play Thursday against the Broncos.
Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao has seen his role shift slightly the past two games, which is leading to a lot of extra production.
The 16,704 fans who showed up at T-Mobile Arena were treated to one of the greatest freshman debuts in college basketball history.
Jaguars kicker Cam Little connected on a record-breaking field goal just before halftime against the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.
Las Vegas native Xavion Staton and BYU will open their season against Villanova at the Hall of Fame Series at T-Mobile Arena on Monday.
UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea threw for 382 yards and three touchdowns, but the Rebels couldn’t stop New Mexico and lost their second straight game Saturday.
UNLV basketball coach Josh Pastner hasn’t wasted an opportunity to try to rebuild the relationship between the Rebels and the community.
The Raiders liked Travis Hunter in the pre-draft process and were excited to face him Sunday when the Jaguars come to town, but his absence now looms large.
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty won’t get to face off with Travis Hunter, who beat him for last year’s Heisman Trophy, after Hunter injured his knee this week.
Every player on the active roster will be available to the Raiders on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, including stars Maxx Crosby and Brock Bowers.
Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham used the bye week to evaluate his group, and came up with one key weakness the team has to shore up.
The Raiders opened the 21-day practice window for quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who suffered a broken right wrist in their final preseason game Aug. 23.