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Raiders rookie Jordan Simmons grateful for NFL chance

Jordan Simmons, a guard on the Raiders’ practice squad, won’t play Sunday in their season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers. But as he has all season, he will develop during the practice week. Having barely played in college, he appreciates the opportunity to learn in the NFL.

Betting trends for college football bowls

The Gold Sheet handicapper Bruce Marshall provides the Review-Journal with college football tech notes and trends from Goldsheet.com.

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Sports Betting Spotlight: College football bowls

Review-Journal reporter Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart and CG Technology sports book vice president Matt Holt preview the college football bowls.

 
Vegas Nation: Del Rio has positive words for OC Todd Downing

Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken provide a Raiders update heading into their final regular-season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Raiders coach Del Rio says he ‘believes’ in OC Todd Downing

Raiders coach Jack Del Rio praised Todd Downing, his first-year offensive coordinator who is thought maybe to be his last-year offensive coordinator, on Wednesday. More telling will be what transpires next week.

Hawaii Bowl win caps Fresno State’s landmark season

Marcus McMaryion threw for a career-best 342 yards and Jimmy Camacho made four field goals to help Fresno State beat Houston 33-27 on Sunday in the Hawaii Bowl.

‘Butt pick’ helps Saints cover against Falcons in popular wager

Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore came up with an interception of Matt Ryan late in the first half of New Orleans’ 23-13 win over Atlanta on Sunday when a deflected pass came to rest on his backside as he lay facedown on the field.

Raiders-Eagles: Position-by-position breakdown

The Raiders face the Eagles in Philadelphia on Christmas night for a “Monday Night Football” matchup. Here’s a position-by-position breakdown.

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