NFL owners approve Raiders’ move from Oakland to Las Vegas
PHOENIX (AP) Invoking his father Al’s name, and copying what the Hall of Fame owner did with the Raiders, Mark Davis is moving the franchise out of Oakland. NFL owners […]
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Casino mogul Adelson pulls out of Raiders-Vegas stadium deal
LAS VEGAS (AP) Billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson pulled out of a deal Monday to build a $1.9 billion domed stadium for the Oakland Raiders in Las Vegas. The move […]
Continue ReadingJackpot! Vegas looks to score big win by landing Raiders
LAS VEGAS (AP) First the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. Soon, maybe, the Las Vegas Raiders. Once looked on with disdain by major sports leagues, this gambling city is now just […]
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Warriors rout defending champion Cavaliers 126-91 in rematch
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Now, everybody can sit back for a few months and envision the possibility of another scintillating NBA Finals between Cleveland and Golden State. LeBron James vs. Stephen […]
Continue ReadingRaiders to start Connor Cook at QB against Texans
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are going with rookie Connor Cook at quarterback in their wild-card game against the Texans. Oakland coach Jack Del Rio announced the decision in […]
Continue ReadingGovernor signs bill clearing way for NFL stadium in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) Nevada’s governor signed a bill Monday clearing the way for a Las Vegas stadium that could be home to the Raiders, although NFL owners still need to […]
Continue ReadingVogt drives in 5 runs as A’s win 14-5 to sweep 4 from Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Ryon Healy‘s long shot left the Kansas City Royals a longshot to return to postseason play. Stephen Vogt drove in five runs, Healy hit a mammoth […]
Continue ReadingAlonso, Semien hit 2-run doubles; A’s top Royals 8-0
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Yonder Alonso‘s doubles are spoiling the Kansas City Royals’ postseason hopes. Alonso and Marcus Semien hit two-run doubles as the Oakland Athletics beat Kansas City 8-0 […]
Continue ReadingAlonso’s pinch-double scores 2 in 8th, A’s rally past Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Joakim Soria blew another save and the Kansas City Royals’ chances to return to the postseason took another hit. Pinch hitter Yonder Alonso delivered a two-run […]
Continue ReadingA’s release former Royal Billy Butler
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Athletics have released designated hitter Billy Butler despite still owing him $10 million for next season. The A’s made the move Sunday. Last month, Butler […]
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