Golden Knights and Raiders players alike were more than excited to join together in a charity softball game to raise money for pediatric cancer. Players from both teams cannot wait for the Raiders to arrive in Las Vegas so more joint events can take place.
In the first-ever Battle For Vegas Charity Softball Game, the Golden Knights and Raiders raised $136,000 for the Tyler Robinson Foundation. At the end of the nights, it was the Raiders that raised the Battle For Vegas trophy, after beating the Golden Knights 20-16. Take a look at some of the highlights from the game!
The Raiders have started their mandatory mini-camp with the announcement of HBO’s Hard Knocks training camp show.
Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith is ready to Battle For Vegas in a charity softball game that will feature various celebrity athletes, including teammates Jonathan Marchessault, Ryan Reaves and Erik Haula. Smith’s team will face off against former Raider Marcus Allen and his teammates, including Vontaze Burfict, Josh Jacobs and Maurice Hurst. The charity softball game is set to take place on Saturday, June 15th at the Las Vegas Ballpark.
The Raiders hosted an Offensive and Defensive Lineman Camp at Desert Oasis High School on Thursday, June 6. Athletes participated in the three-day camp that included fundamental drills, film study and individual competition designed for offensive and defensive linemen. (Cassie Soto/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown finally suited up in silver and black in the second OTA open to media. Vegas Nation crew Michael Gehlken, Adam Hill and Heidi Fang discuss Brown’s performance, as well as speak on the newest Raider in Richie Incognito.
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The Raiders Stadium continues its construction on schedule and reporters Ed Graney, Rick Velotta and special guest project director on the Las Vegas Stadium Paul Dudzinsky go over all the latest updates.
For the first time this season, the Oakland Raiders are reporting for organized team activities. While the team did not dress in full pads, helmets only, Vegas Nation crew Heidi Fang and Michael Gehlken report on what they saw at OTAs.
Sixty-five ton canopy truss is lifted into place on Raiders stadium.
The Raiders added a third player from Clemson on Day 3 of the NFL Draft. They selected wide receiver Hunter Renfrow with no. 149 overall pick. The Review-Journal’s Heidi Fang reviews some of the picks announced at the Las Vegas Stadium, the future home of the Raiders.
Along with the Raiderettes, Las Vegas Stadium construction worker Dave Durbin announces the Raiders no.106 pick, former defensive end out of Eastern Michigan Maxx Crosby, and no. 129 pick, former Houston cornerback Isaiah Johnson, from the future home of the Raiders during day 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft. (Heidi Fang / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Oakland Raiders made a pair of trades to gain some value in the remaining rounds of the NFL Draft. The Review-Journal’s Michael Gehlken and Heidi Fang break down those moves, what positions the Raiders could look to fill in the coming rounds and more at the conclusion of day 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft.
The Oakland Raiders selected Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen with the no. 40 overall pick in the second round. Mullen says his teammate Clelin Ferrell’s work ethic is unparalleled. (Heidi Fang / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Josh Jacobs, Clelin Ferrell and Johnathan Abram talk about the rich culture and tradition the Raiders organization is built on and what it means to them to be a Raider. (Heidi Fang / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
With the Oakland Raiders moving to Las Vegas in the 2020 season, the team’s 2019 draft picks – Clelin Ferrell, Josh Jacobs and Johnathan Abram – talk about what they imagine it’ll be like to play in a state-of-the-art stadium
The Oakland Raiders have chosen their first three draft picks and have left some fans scratching their heads. Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken and Heidi Fang break down the new recruits for the team.
Drafted 24th overall by the Oakland Raiders, former Alabama running back Josh Jacobs can’t wait to move to “tax free” Las Vegas in the coming seasons.
LVRJ sports columnist Ed Graney spoke with Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney in Nashville about the Raiders decision to draft DB Clelin Ferrell with the No. 4 pick.
With property values increasing around the new Raiders stadium in Las Vegas, what other barriers do developers face?
With property values increasing around the new stadium what other barriers do developers face? (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
With values increasing, property owners around the new Raiders stadium are getting a lot of inquiries about selling. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders Stadium is closer to being completed as the weeks go by. Reporters Ed Graney and Rick Velotta bring all the updates including from the stadium authority meeting and new technology being used.
The Raiders Stadium is set to be finished by July 31, 2020. Along the way new technology is helping capture the blueprint by way of laser scans and virtual reality.
With Las Vegas growing as a pro sports town, the cast of Fox Sports 1’s “Lock It In” give their betting predictions on if the Vegas Golden Knights can make another run at the Stanley Cup and if the Raiders will make a Super Bowl in 2020. (Heidi Fang / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Fourth Annual Latin Chamber of Commerce Business and Networking Luncheon hosted a panel of sports leaders to discuss the economic power of sports in Las Vegas and their contributions to the Latino community. (Michael Quine / Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Vegas88s
Former Steelers’ WR Antonio Brown will be making his way to Oakland after a late-night trade between the two organizations was made public.
As the NFL Combine is in full swing, Raiders beat writer for the Las Vegas Review- Journal Michael Gehlken gives us an update from Indianapolis regarding Mike Mayock and his roll as the Raiders’ general manager.
Las Vegas musician Rick Maiani talks about writing a theme song for the NFL’s Raiders, his musical background and having been high school teammates with UNLV legend Randall Cunningham. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders stadium in Las Vegas continues to take shape without little to no impact from the winter storm that passed through the Valley on Wednesday and Thursday this week. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Vegas88s
