Until the Buffalo Bills made the playoffs this year, Sam DiBlasi of the northwest valley watched them miss the postseason for 18 consecutive years — the past two among fellow fans at Town Center Lounge.
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The Raiders were supposed to be the Rams of this season with an explosive offense. What went right for the Rams and so wrong for the Raiders?
Review-Journal sports betting columnist Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart and CG Technology sports book vice president Matt Holt preview Monday’s college football national championship.
The New England Patriots dismissed as “flat-out inaccurate” a report suggesting a rift involving owner Robert Kraft, coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady.
Jon Gruden is expected to be introduced as the Raiders’ coach during a news conference Tuesday. He is set to sign a 10-year contract worth at least $100 million, sources said Friday.
Handicapper Hank Goldberg’s best bet for the NFL’s Wild Card weekend is the Kansas City Chiefs, who are 8½-point favorites over the Tennessee Titans on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium.
John Wooten never thought he needed confirmation the Raiders were compliant with the Rooney Rule. He trusted the franchise. In particular, he trusted its general manager. That confirmation nonetheless has come.
Review-Journal sports betting columnist Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart and CG Technology sports book vice president Matt Holt preview the NFL’s Wild Card playoffs.
The Patriots and Vikings tied for the NFL’s best ATS records at 11-5, the Rams and Packers were the best over teams at 11-5, and the Chargers and Bears were the top under teams at 12-4.
Atlanta police are working with the U.S. Secret Service ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to the city for Monday’s college football title game, an Atlanta police official said.
Handicapper Hank “The Hammer” Goldberg finished 50-29-6 (63.2 percent) ATS to edge VSiN.com handicapper Matt Youmans by 2.5 points in the Las Vegas Review-Journal NFL Challenge.
Thirteen always has been a lucky number for Granny’s Boy, the alias of the Westgate SuperContest winner who won a cool $1.3 million for finishing 58-22-5 (72.5 percent) against the spread.
UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.
Little said publicly can change what is believed and considered all but a formality privately: Jon Gruden will become the Raiders’ next head coach.
Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken talk about the potential hiring of Jon Gruden and the Raiders disappointing performance during the 2017 season.