Christian McCaffrey begins his fourth NFL season at 10 a.m. Sunday against the Raiders with lofty goals — and the richest contract ever awarded to a running back.
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UNLV said in a news release that it expected to save $1.2 million by taking such a step. The action was taken because of the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
Matt Rhule coached at Baylor last year with defensive coordinator Phil Snow, who hasn’t worked in the NFL since 2008. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady was at LSU.
There is one newcomer poised to help Kansas City in its quest for a second straight Super Bowl. He’s rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
WBO and WBA lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko will fight IBF champion Teofimo Lopez on Oct. 17 inside Top Rank’s bubble at the MGM Grand.
The coach said Wednesday that Williams could have attempted to wear a harness and play through the shoulder injury.”
Keisean Nixon developed his skills in the Snoop Youth Football League, a nonprofit organization founded by the legendary recording artist and cultural icon.
The Raiders on Tuesday night traded offensive lineman David Sharpe to the Washington Football Team for a sixth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
The 28-year-old wide receiver tore his labrum during training camp but had hoped to play through it.
Ramirez (26-0, 18 knockouts) ended longest layoff of his career by eking out a 116-112, 115-113, 114-114 majority decision over Postol (31-3, 12 KOs) at MGM Grand.
With training camp complete, Gruden and the Raiders shift their focus to the finalization of the 53-man roster, which must happen by 1 p.m. Saturday.
“Not just protesting. Not just tweeting,” Gruden said. “We’re going to do something as a football team.”
The fight was supposed to happen in China in Februrary, then in Los Angeles in May — but was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
UNLV hasn’t yet played a game at the pristine, $1.9 billion coliseum, but the football program is already reaping its rewards in recruiting.
Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones is aspiring for better results this season, now that he’s familiar with quarterback Derek Carr and the organization.