Vegas Nation Blitz ep.9 | Mark Davis: All or Nothing
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.9 | Mark Davis: All or Nothing

This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford . Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders reporters Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang. Mark Davis is displeased with a recent NFL owners vote. Rico Gafford trades in his helmet for a chefs hat. We get the first look inside the Raiders new training facility in Henderson.

NFL expected to shorten preseason to two games – VIDEO
 
NFL expected to shorten preseason to two games – VIDEO

Vegas Nation’s Heidi Fang and Vinny Bonsignore discuss what changes to expect if the NFL shortens the preseason to two games and what that means for the Las Vegas Raiders. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders’ Mark Davis unhappy with decision to sell ads on seats – Video
 
Raiders’ Mark Davis unhappy with decision to sell ads on seats – Video

It was floated that the NFL Players Association was requesting the first eight rows of stadiums — and possibly the entire first deck — be tarped over to protect the players, which might have prompted an immediate vote by owners. After a heated discussion in which Raiders owner Mark Davis forcefully expressed his misgivings, the measure passed 31-1 requiring teams to tarp off the first eight rows but have the ability to sell advertising on them.

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.8 | Inside Allegiant Stadium
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.8 | Inside Allegiant Stadium

This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tanner Muse. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders reporters Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang. Get the first look inside Allegiant Stadium in months.

UNLV removes Hey Reb! statue – Video
 
UNLV removes Hey Reb! statue – Video

UNLV removed a bronze statue of Hey Reb! from campus on Tuesday night. In an email sent out to students, university President Marta Meana said “In recent conversations with the donor we mutually agreed it was best to remove the statue and return it.”

Raiders complete “Super Flush” – Video
 
Raiders complete “Super Flush” – Video

Allegiant Stadium workers gave the 65,000-seat stadium’s restrooms a game day-like test by flushing all toilets and urinals at nearly the same time. This is known as a “super flush.”

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.7 | BLM
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.7 | BLM

This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders reporters Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang. Tyrell Williams discusses how racism affected him as a child and how he hopes to use his platform to inspire change.

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.6 | Fresh Ink
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.6 | Fresh Ink

This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders defensive end “Mad” Maxx Crosby. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders reporters Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang. Do the Raiders have a secret weapon in Lynn Bowden Jr.? The lanai doors are opened at Allegiant stadium and “Mad” Maxx shows off his fresh ink.

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.5 | Henderson Bound
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.5 | Henderson Bound

This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Maurice Hurst Jr.. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders reporters Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang and the team will have training camp in Henderson. The Raiders sound off on social media about the current protests around the country, and we give you a fresh look at the almost finished Allegiant Stadium. Will the season start on time?

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.4 | Virtual OTAs
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.4 | Virtual OTAs

This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders reporters Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang to breakdown new rule changes, Prop bets, and take a look inside the nearly completed Allegiant stadium.

Allegiant Stadium still on track to finish on time – Video
 
Allegiant Stadium still on track to finish on time – Video

Despite the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the project, work at Allegiant Stadium is proceeding as scheduled with crews working in three shifts instead of two to allow increased social distancing without losing productivity.

UNLV is scheduled to play Arizona State on Sept. 12 – Video
 
UNLV is scheduled to play Arizona State on Sept. 12 – Video

UNLV plays Arizona State on Sept. 12. The Rebels hope to play that game at Allegiant Stadium. But they could be forced to play at Sam Boyd Stadium. The Raiders have offered UNLV a chance to play at Allegiant. New Rebels coach Marcus Arroyo has sold recruits on new stadium. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Vegas Nation: Raiders to face Brady’s Buccaneers after Bye Week – VIDEO
 
Vegas Nation: Raiders to face Brady’s Buccaneers after Bye Week – VIDEO

Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang and columnist Ed Graney break down what to anticipate when the Raiders face Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a primetime game at Allegiant Stadium on Oct. 25 coming off their bye week. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review Journal)

Allegiant Stadium lights up the night
 
Allegiant Stadium lights up the night

Crews at the $2 billion, 65,000-seat stadium Tuesday night tested out the architectural light ribbons that run around various sections of the stadium, showing the facility will offer a distinct feel no matter what time of day it is.

Nevada construction continues as coronavirus spreads
 
Nevada construction continues as coronavirus spreads

When Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered Nevada businesses closed, he let construction workers stay on the job, deeming homebuilding and other construction “essential” lines of work.

Worker at Allegiant Stadium tests positive for COVID-19
 
Worker at Allegiant Stadium tests positive for COVID-19

Construction of Allegiant Stadium is unlikely to affected by the coronavirus outbreak that is having an impact on just about every industry across the Las Vegas Valley. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)