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Nevada high court to review decision in ex-Raiders coach Jon Gruden's lawsuit over NFL emails
Read full article: Nevada high court to review decision in ex-Raiders coach Jon Gruden's lawsuit over NFL emailsFormer NFL head coach Jon Gruden is going to get a full Nevada Supreme Court review of a lawsuit he filed against the league over emails that were leaked to the media before he resigned from the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021.
Antonio Pierce won't address speculation surrounding Raiders and Davante Adams' future
Read full article: Antonio Pierce won't address speculation surrounding Raiders and Davante Adams' futureLas Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce channeled his inner Bill Belichick after being asked repeatedly about star wide receiver Davante Adams’ status with the team.
Adams says no word from Pierce since Raiders coach appeared to like trade talk on social media
Read full article: Adams says no word from Pierce since Raiders coach appeared to like trade talk on social mediaDavante Adams said on his weekly spot on the “Up and Adams Show” that he hadn’t heard from Las Vegas coach Antonio Pierce since a screenshot appeared of Pierce appearing to like a social media post about possibly trading the Raiders star wide receiver.
NFL suspends Raiders backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo for violating PEDs policy
Read full article: NFL suspends Raiders backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo for violating PEDs policyLas Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been suspended by the NFL for the first two games of next season for violating the performance-enhancing drugs policy of the league and NFL Players Association.
Kingsbury withdraws name from consideration for Raiders offensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Kingsbury withdraws name from consideration for Raiders offensive coordinator, AP source saysFormer Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury isn’t going to Las Vegas to become the Raiders offensive coordinator after all, according to person informed of the decision.
Raiders hiring Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Raiders hiring Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, AP source saysThe Las Vegas Raiders are hiring former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury to be their offensive coordinator, a person informed of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source says
Read full article: Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source saysThe Tennessee Titans have agreed to hire Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach.
Raiders stun sloppy Chiefs with 2 defensive TDs in 20-14 victory on Christmas Day
Read full article: Raiders stun sloppy Chiefs with 2 defensive TDs in 20-14 victory on Christmas DayLas Vegas got a pair of defensive touchdowns for the second straight week, and the resurgent Raiders held off the sloppy Kansas City Chiefs 20-14 on Monday to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Jacobs rushes for 116 yards as Raiders improve to 2-0 under Pierce, beat Jets 16-12
Read full article: Jacobs rushes for 116 yards as Raiders improve to 2-0 under Pierce, beat Jets 16-12Josh Jacobs rushed for 116 yards, Aidan O’Connell connected with fellow rookie Michael Mayer for the game’s only touchdown, and the Las Vegas Raiders improved to 2-0 under interim coach Antonio Pierce, beating the New York Jets 16-12.
Former UH football player, NFL cornerback DJ Hayden killed in crash: What to know about his sports legacy
Read full article: Former UH football player, NFL cornerback DJ Hayden killed in crash: What to know about his sports legacyHayden was a native of Missouri City and graduated from Elkins High School.
Chandler Jones posts, then deletes that he doesn't want to play for Raiders coach and GM
Read full article: Chandler Jones posts, then deletes that he doesn't want to play for Raiders coach and GMLas Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones indicated in since-deleted social media posts on Tuesday that he no longer wanted to play for coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler.
Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source says
Read full article: Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source saysLas Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Texans’ Davis Mills delivers encouraging performance, ‘step in right direction’ for offense in loss to Raiders
Read full article: Texans’ Davis Mills delivers encouraging performance, ‘step in right direction’ for offense in loss to RaidersDavis Mills rolled to his left, creating a passing lane before firing a strike to his intended target: Texans wide receiver Phillip Dorsett.
Trampled: Texans have no answers for Raiders’ Josh Jacobs: ‘We couldn’t stop the run’
Read full article: Trampled: Texans have no answers for Raiders’ Josh Jacobs: ‘We couldn’t stop the run’Las Vegas Raiders standout running back Josh Jacobs mercilessly trampled the Texans’ helpless defense, bulldozing through them Sunday like a runaway truck.
Chiefs hold on for wild 30-29 victory over rival Raiders
Read full article: Chiefs hold on for wild 30-29 victory over rival RaidersPatrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, the Chiefs overcame an early 17-point deficit along with a dubious roughing-the-passer penalty, and Kansas City extended its mastery of the Las Vegas Raiders, holding on for a 30-29 victory.
Justices won't revive Oakland's lawsuit over loss of Raiders
Read full article: Justices won't revive Oakland's lawsuit over loss of RaidersThe Supreme Court has rejected Oakland’s last-ditch effort to revive an antitrust lawsuit against the National Football League over the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas in 2020.
Katy ISD tags Denton Ryan OC, Elkins High alum Teagle as Paetow head coach
Read full article: Katy ISD tags Denton Ryan OC, Elkins High alum Teagle as Paetow head coachDenton Ryan offensive coordinator and running backs coach Lonnie Teagle confirmed late Wednesday morning he has been hired as head football coach at Paetow High School.
Katy ISD tags Denton Ryan OC, Elkins High alum Teague as Paetow head coach
Read full article: Katy ISD tags Denton Ryan OC, Elkins High alum Teague as Paetow head coachDenton Ryan offensive coordinator and running backs coach Lonnie Teagle confirmed late Wednesday morning he has been hired as head football coach at Paetow High School.
Herbert, Crosby send AFC to 41-35 win in Pro Bowl's return
Read full article: Herbert, Crosby send AFC to 41-35 win in Pro Bowl's returnThe Chargers’ Justin Herbert hit Baltimore’s Mark Andrews with two touchdown passes to leading the AFC to a 41-35 victory over the NFC in the return of the Pro Bowl.
NFL asks Nevada court to dismiss lawsuit from Jon Gruden
Read full article: NFL asks Nevada court to dismiss lawsuit from Jon GrudenThe NFL filed a motion asking a Nevada court to dismiss former Raiders coach Jon Gruden’s lawsuit against the league, saying the accusations that the the NFL leaked Gruden’s old, offensive emails are “baseless” and “should be dismissed for failure to state a single viable cause of action.”.
Carlson's FG as OT expires sends Raiders into postseason
Read full article: Carlson's FG as OT expires sends Raiders into postseasonDaniel Carlson kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired in overtime and the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 35-32 on Sunday night to earn their first playoff berth since 2016.
Ex-Raider Ruggs remains on house arrest in fatal crash case
Read full article: Ex-Raider Ruggs remains on house arrest in fatal crash caseFormer Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III received a stern talking-to from a Las Vegas judge but was allowed to remain on house arrest with a continuous alcohol monitor on one ankle and a GPS monitor on the other following a fatal crash he’s accused of causing by driving drunk.
Gruden sues NFL over publication of his offensive emails
Read full article: Gruden sues NFL over publication of his offensive emailsFormer Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden has sued Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL, alleging that a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” was used to destroy Gruden’s career by leaking old emails he had sent that included racist, misogynistic and homophobic comments.
Ruggs lawyers: Witness says firefighting slow in fatal crash
Read full article: Ruggs lawyers: Witness says firefighting slow in fatal crashHenry Ruggs’ lawyers are telling a judge they found a witness who says firefighters were slow to extinguish a vehicle fire sparked by a deadly crash that authorities blame on the former Raiders wide receiver.
Henry Ruggs' lawyers argue to block medical records release
Read full article: Henry Ruggs' lawyers argue to block medical records releaseAttorneys for former Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III have launched a bid to keep his medical records out of the hands of prosecutors charging him with driving under the influence in a fiery crash that killed a woman and cost Ruggs his job.
Prosecutor: Ruggs drove 156 mph before fatal crash in Vegas
Read full article: Prosecutor: Ruggs drove 156 mph before fatal crash in VegasProsecutors in Las Vegas say former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was speeding at 156 mph with a blood-alcohol content twice Nevada’s legal limit before his sports car slammed into another vehicle, killing a 23-year-old woman.
Close calls: NFL has record number of games decided late
Read full article: Close calls: NFL has record number of games decided lateFrom Lamar Jackson’s improbable comeback that ended in an overtime win for Baltimore to the missed kick festival between Green Bay and Cincinnati, the NFL had several more games go down to the wire in Week 5.
Jon Gruden again says he's not a racist after Raiders loss
Read full article: Jon Gruden again says he's not a racist after Raiders lossJon Gruden again said he is not a racist after his Las Vegas Raiders lost their first game since the revelation of the head coach’s 2011 remark about players’ union leader DeMaurice Smith.
Carr's TD pass caps Raiders rally past Ravens 33-27 in OT
Read full article: Carr's TD pass caps Raiders rally past Ravens 33-27 in OTDerek Carr threw a 31-yard TD pass to Zay Jones after the Raiders squandered their first possession of overtime, beating the Baltimore Ravens 33-27 in the team’s first game with fans in Las Vegas.
Lower cap leads to more cuts than usual in NFL
Read full article: Lower cap leads to more cuts than usual in NFL(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)If it seemed as if NFL teams have been shedding contracts nearly as fast as signing them in recent weeks that’s because it’s almost true. “I think the unprecedented part being, for the first time in modern era, the cap decreases instead of increases,” Rams general manager Les Snead said. Adoree Jackson got a three-year deal worth a reported $39 million from the Giants after Tennessee refused to pay his $10.24 million fifth-year option. In one of the more curious cases, Miami cut Kyle Van Noy one year into his four-year, $51 million deal, leaving about $36 million unpaid. Van Noy then returned to New England on a two-year, $12 million deal and the Patriots will also get a fourth-round compensation pick in next month’s draft based on the deal Van Noy signed last March.
Raiders player arrested after street-racing incident in Houston
Read full article: Raiders player arrested after street-racing incident in HoustonYakemah "Kemah" Siverand is seen in this mug shot released by Houston police on Feb. 22, 2021. HOUSTON – A Las Vegas Raiders football player was arrested over the weekend after a street-racing incident in Houston. The incident was reported about 12:05 a.m. Saturday on the North Loop East near Lockwood Drive. According to Houston police, officers saw five vehicles racing on the North Loop and a chase ensued. Those three people were later identified by police as 24-year-old Yakemah Siverand, 19-year-old Rolando Macias and 19-year-old Illsen Urruita.
Manning and Lynch join together for a 3rd career highlight
Read full article: Manning and Lynch join together for a 3rd career highlightManning was selected Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)NFL greats elsewhere, Peyton Manning and John Lynch shared a second career in Denver. Close friends Manning and Lynch, who joke about drinking Mai Tai cocktails together at Pro Bowls in Hawaii and then charging them to hotel rooms of other players, are members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2021. This is the ultimate that one player could ever achieve after their playing days are over.”Like Pearson, Flores and Lynch, Faneca had a lengthy wait. During the pandemic, Baker instead traveled to the houses of the four modern-day players and Flores, and he surprised Manning at the Broncos' stadium.
The Latest: Colgate-Army men's basketball games postponed
Read full article: The Latest: Colgate-Army men's basketball games postponed(AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Colgate men’s basketball games this weekend at Army have been postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test result within Army’s Tier 1 personnel. ___The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team has its first schedule change of the season because of COVID-19 issues. ___Michigan State is planning to resume competing later this week after postponing three straight games due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the men’s basketball program. Staal said he was “the first guy to test positive” and said he was “as surprised as anyone else – really in shock” after finding out. He said he was trying to be safe and follow health protocols before testing positive.
Raiders QB Derek Carr leaves game with groin injury
Read full article: Raiders QB Derek Carr leaves game with groin injuryLas Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) limps on the sidelines after a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has left the game against the Los Angeles Chargers with a groin injury. Carr came up lame on a third-down scramble near the goal line in the first quarter for the Raiders on Thursday night. He missed the final game of the 2016 season and a playoff game that that season with a broken leg and one game in 2017 with a broken bone in his back. 2 overall pick in 2015 by Tennessee, took over for Carr on the next drive for the Raiders.
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Read full article: The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens BankVYPE highlights five athletes or teams from Spring Branch ISD in this edition of The Stars of SBISD Powered by Texas Citizens Bank. #allmeansall #unifiedsports pic.twitter.com/UEKDKWzHoE — Spring Woods High (@SpringWoodsHigh) December 4, 2020For the second-straight year Spring Woods High School held a unified football game. Memorial Girls BasketballEntering this week, Memorial girls basketball is on a hot streak, winners of seven-straight games. This content is brought to you by Texas Citizens BankTexas Citizens Bank is a Houston community bank dedicated to concierge banking for owner-managed businesses. Learn how Texas Citizens Bank can help you grow your business at TexasCitizensBank.com.
Hilton, Taylor lead Colts' 44-27 rout of fading Raiders
Read full article: Hilton, Taylor lead Colts' 44-27 rout of fading RaidersIndianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (34) jumps over Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)LAS VEGAS – Frank Reich found himself regularly amazed while he watched everything his Indianapolis Colts accomplished in their first trip to Sin City. He also marveled at the breakaway speed of Jonathan Taylor, who outran the Raiders' entire secondary on a 62-yard TD sprint. Hilton caught two touchdown passes from Philip Rivers, while Taylor rushed for a career-best 150 yards and two scores. A touchdown-saving tackle by Vegas' Trayvon Mullen with 1 second left in the first half limited the Colts' halftime lead to 20-14.
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North
Read full article: The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC NorthThe Chargers and Falcons are tied at 17 midway through the fourth quarter. Kenny Moore also starred for the Colts with a spectacular one-handed, diving end-zone interception in the second quarter. Adams didn’t do much other than run the scrambling Darnold to the sideline midway through the second quarter. Seattle took its opening possession and got 19-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson to Freddie Swain. Mack also recovered a Duke Johnson fumble in the first quarter and deflected a Watson pass in the second quarter.
VYPE's Austin Volleyball Crystal Ball
Read full article: VYPE's Austin Volleyball Crystal BallWho can get to the UIL state final four from Central Texas? 1 Lake Travis is the only remaining undefeated UIL volleyball team in the Austin area. 3 Pflugerville Hendrickson produced one of the Austin area's best second half finishes in the 2020 high school volleyball regular season. 4 Austin High won its last five regular season games to set its 17-3 record before the postseason. For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media.
Unbeaten Steelers still on top of AP Pro32 poll
Read full article: Unbeaten Steelers still on top of AP Pro32 pollPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) returns a punt during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)NEW YORK – After some recent close games, the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't need nine lives to get to 9-0. The Steelers dominated the Cincinnati Bengals 36-10 on Sunday to remain the league's only unbeaten team and maintain control of the top spot of the latest AP Pro32 poll. “And the Steelers are in the conversation for teams that have a chance to dethrone the Chiefs in the AFC. “It’s the Steelers and Chiefs ... and everybody else,” said Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk.
Raiders activate 4 starting linemen from COVID-19 list
Read full article: Raiders activate 4 starting linemen from COVID-19 listThe Las Vegas Raiders activated four starting offensive linemen from the COVID-19 list on Saturday after they all tested negative for the coronavirus. Safety Johnathan Abram remains on the COVID-19 list because his last contact with Brown was Tuesday and he will miss this week's game. The NFL moved the Raiders game against the Bucs from prime time to an afternoon slot Sunday in case the game couldn’t be played. But the game is set to be played because the virus didn't spread beyond Brown and cornerback Damon Arnette, who was placed on the COVID-19 list Monday following a positive test. But with four starters now back, the team didn't activate any of the practice squad player for Sunday's game.
Bucs-Raiders game moved from prime time after COVID-19 test
Read full article: Bucs-Raiders game moved from prime time after COVID-19 testThe NFL has shifted the Las Vegas game against Tampa Bay out of prime time after several Raiders players have been unable to practice this week because of contact tracing from the coronavirus. The game between the Seahawks and Cardinals in Arizona has been moved into the prime-time window. The league says the changes were made out of an “abundance of caution” to make sure a game would be available for Sunday night. The Raiders placed starting right tackle Trent Brown on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday after he tested positive for the coronavirus. Safety Johnathan Abram also has been unable to practice because of contact tracing.
NFL threatening suspensions for maskless sideline personnel
Read full article: NFL threatening suspensions for maskless sideline personnelLas Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden celebrates after defeating the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)The NFL is threatening teams with possible suspensions for sideline personnel, including coaches, who do not properly wear face coverings during the pandemic. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, Troy Vincent, who oversees NFL football operations, told the 32 teams Wednesday that “accountability” is required on the sidelines. “We will continue to address lack of compliance with accountability measures that may also include suspensions of persons involved, and/or the forfeiture of a draft choice(s),” Vincent wrote. “As you know, the game-day protocols agreed to with the NFLPA require that coaches and other non-player personnel wear appropriate face coverings at all times on the field and in the coaches’ booths.
The Latest: Patriots' Newton 2nd on career QB rushing list
Read full article: The Latest: Patriots' Newton 2nd on career QB rushing listThe Patriots’ single-season record for consecutive games with two or more rushing touchdowns is three by Horace Ivory (1978) and Curtis Martin (1995). 2 overall pick Chase Young, raised their fists on the sideline while standing for the national anthem in Cleveland. There were various other forms of expression as the national anthem played at NFL stadiums. The Buffalo Bills stayed in the locker room for the national anthem. Six Chicago Bears kneeled on the sideline during the national anthem before their game in Atlanta.
AP source: Gruden, Payton fined for not wearing masks
Read full article: AP source: Gruden, Payton fined for not wearing masksLas Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden celebrates after defeating the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)LAS VEGAS – Two more NFL head coaches and their teams have been fined for not wearing masks on the sideline. A person with knowledge of the punishment said Tuesday that Jon Gruden of the Raiders and Sean Payton of the Saints were each fined $100,000 for not wearing masks on the sideline on Monday night. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the league wasn’t announcing specific fines, said the teams were also fined $250,000 for the infractions. NFL Network and ESPN first reported the fines for Gruden and Payton.
Raiders open Las Vegas stadium with 34-24 win vs Saints
Read full article: Raiders open Las Vegas stadium with 34-24 win vs SaintsLas Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Darren Waller (83) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)LAS VEGAS – Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders delivered a performance worthy of their fancy new home. Carr threw three touchdown passes and the Raiders gave their new fans in Las Vegas plenty to celebrate even if they weren’t allowed in the stadium by beating the New Orleans Saints 34-24 on Monday night. Las Vegas converted 10 of 17 third downs and also went for it successfully twice on fourth down. Alec Ingold recovered for Las Vegas and Carr threw a 1-yard TD to Waller on fourth down to give the Raiders their first lead of the game at 24-17.
Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Raiders hold off Panthers 34-30
Read full article: Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Raiders hold off Panthers 34-30Jacobs’ 6-yard run around the right end with 4:14 left put the Raiders ahead for good after they’d surrendered a 12-point fourth quarter lead. McCaffrey racked up 134 yards from scrimmage and scored two touchdowns for Carolina. Carolina battled back with McCaffrey getting 11 touches for 64 yards on one drive and scoring on a 3-yard run. Bridgewater, who replaced Cam Newton as the starting QB, finished 22 of 34 for 270 yards and one touchdown in his Carolina debut. 1 cornerback Donte Jackson left with an ankle injury early in the first quarter and did not return.