Vegas Nation’s Heidi Fang and Vinny Bonsignore take a look at which position group will have strong competition to make the Raiders 53-man roster, which players could have an impact this season and discuss how NFL-ready the Jack Hammett Sports Complex is for the team’s training camp.
The Vegas Nation team takes a look on both sides of the ball at the Raiders options with their first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Raiders are now 5-5, and 2-0 under interim head coach Antonio Pierce. In this episode of Vegas Nation Blitz, host Heidi Fang and sports writers Vinny Bonsignore, Adam Hill and Sam Gordon look back on how the team battled their way to a 16-12 victory over the Jets, and give a preview of what’s to come against the Dolphins. Also, get more insight on who Jermaine Eluemunor is in an exclusive interview with the offensive tackle.
Vegas Nation’s Ed Graney and Heidi Fang discuss the standout season Raiders’ defensive end and Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby has had and what it means to the other players on the field.
Vegas Nation’s Heidi Fang and Vinny Bonsignore take a look at the keys to the Raiders offense, what’s clicking at the right time and analyze the depth of the defensive line with Darius Philon out.
The last time the Raiders went to Arrowhead Stadium, they snagged a win. Ed Graney and Heidi Fang discuss how the silver and black may be able to pull that off this time and what the conditions are expected to be like playing in a hostile environment.
In this episode of Vegas Nation: Gameday, Adam Hill and Heidi Fang review what players and position groups they’ll keep an eye on when the Raiders face the Rams.
Vegas Nation host Heidi Fang is joined by former Raiders’ offensive tackle in the latest edition of the Takeaways podcast. Kennedy spoke about what Derek Carr needs to do in 2020, the strength of the team’s offensive line and gave his thoughts on the new facility and more.
Full episodes can be found on VegasNation.com. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Nation’s Heidi Fang and Sam Gordon update on the latest Raiders news from their training camp in Henderson and hear from general manager Mike Mayock who gives his impressions of Derek Carr during the offseason. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Nation’s Heidi Fang and Sam Gordon update on the latest Raiders news from their training camp in Henderson and hear from general manager Mike Mayock who gives his impressions of Derek Carr during the offseason. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Nation’s Adam Hill and Heidi Fang recap Monday’s training camp from Raiders headquarters, update on tight end Foster Moreau’s recovery from injury and discuss what fullback Alec Ingold had to say about his 2019 season. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Nation’s Adam Hill and Heidi Fang recap Monday’s training camp from Raiders headquarters, update on tight end Foster Moreau’s recovery from injury and discuss what fullback Alec Ingold had to say about his 2019 season. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang was joined by Raiders’ tight end Darren Waller on the latest episode of the Takeaways podcast. Waller talked about the Raiders talent on offense, what he looks forward to accomplishing in 2020, what hitting the three-year sobriety mark meant to him, how he hopes to inspire others. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang was joined by Raiders’ safety Erik Harris on the latest episode of the Takeaways podcast. Harris spoke about working with new teammates in the secondary and the team’s depth at the position, facing adversity and how he’s kept focused during tough times. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
On the Takeaways edition of the Vegas Nation podcast, host Heidi Fang spoke with fans known as Violator and Raider Cody about Raiders’ owner Mark Davis’ decision to have games without fans at Allegiant Stadium in 2020 and more. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Radio personality and Raiders host JT The Brick joins Heidi Fang to discuss the Raiders biggest position battles as the team starts training camp, who on the team he’s expecting to have a big season and what the Raiders need to do to be a playoff team in 2020. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
RJ Ringside’s Heidi Fang and Sam Gordon discuss the announcement of an 8-round exhibition match between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones, Jr. that is set to take place on Sept. 12 in Carson, Calif., at Dignity Health Sports Park. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Deiveson Figueiredo technically submitted Joseph Benavidez to claim the vacant UFC flyweight championship. Heidi Fang and Adam Hill recap some of the top highlights from the UFC’s second fight card in Abu Dhabi. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Review-Journal sports columnist Ed Graney explains how Power Five programs are contemplating a departure from the NCAA amid coronavirus concerns and what that could mean for Group of Five programs. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Heidi Fang and Adam Hill discuss how Calvin Kattar established himself as a top contender in the UFC’s featherweight division with a convincing unanimous decision victory over Dan Ige in the main event of UFC on ESPN 13 in Abu Dhabi. Tim Elliott discusses the importance of his win over Ryan Benoit in the co-main event. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
In the UFC’s first event on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, Kamaru Usman, Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan took home wins and captured titles in the top-billed fights at UFC 251. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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)
Golden Knights writer Ben Gotz and Heidi Fang discuss the rumors that Las Vegas is no longer a frontrunner for an NHL hub city due to spikes in COVID-19 and what that means for the Vegas Golden Knights. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Dustin Poirier defeated Dan Hooker in an instant classic at UFC on ESPN 12 and Mike Perry, with his lone cornerperson being his girlfriend, defeated Mickey Gall. Adam Hill and Heidi Fang recap the action from the UFC Apex. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Curtis Blaydes says he’s fine playing the heel role after putting on a performance that left fans and UFC president Dana White unsatisfied, and Josh Emmett, though he took Fight of the Night for his performance over Shane Burgos, says he wasn’t happy with his fight. The Review-Journal’s Heidi Fang and Adam Hill recap the event in this post-fight recap.
Amanda Nunes became the first fighter in UFC history to successfully defend both titles in two different divisions, but Conor McGregor attempted to steal her thunder on social media when he announced his retirement following UFC 250. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Gilbert Burns established himself as a top contender in the welterweight division after dominating Tyron Woodley in the main event of UFC on ESPN 9 in Las Vegas. Heidi Fang and Adam Hill discuss his performance as well as Mackenzie Dern’s win over Hannah Cifers. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
For the first time since March, the UFC and Top Rank Boxing have been permitted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission to host events in Las Vegas. Sam Gordon, Adam Hill, and Heidi Fang break down what to expect when the promotions return starting with the UFC event on May 30 at the UFC Apex.
In the first sporting event to take place after shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, UFC 249 saw a new interim champion crowned in the lightweight division in Justin Gaethje and in the co-main event, Henry Cejudo successfully defended his title against Dominick Cruz and then retired.
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, the odds on the team’s season wins, what stretches may be the toughest on the schedule and more. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
