Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken goes over the Raiders injury report, including David Amerson being listed as questionable for Monday’s game in Philadelphia.
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Here is the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s 2017 all-state football team.
Handicapper Hank “The Hammer” Goldberg went 1-1-3 ATS in Week 15 to run his record to 46-23-6 ATS this season.
Northwestern has been college football’s best-kept secret in October and November. Coach Pat Fitzgerald’s squad has won seven in a row straight up and against the spread, with each victory by at least seven points.
The Raiders began developing Ian Silberman at center in June. That could save them in December.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper’s season has been emblematic of the Raiders’ campaign. But it’s not over yet.
Saturday offers an NFL doubleheader featuring two playoff contenders that are facing teams out of the postseason mix. But bettors, be careful. There could be a trap out there.
Jimmy Garoppolo will face his toughest test yet against Jacksonville, which leads the league in sacks (51) and scoring defense (14.9 points per game).
The Gold Sheet handicapper Bruce Marshall provides the Review-Journal with NFL tech notes and trends from Goldsheet.com.
Review-Journal reporter Todd Dewey, handicapper Bernie Fratto and The Mirage sports book director Jeff Stoneback preview the college football bowls.
Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and writer Gilbert Manzano discuss the Raiders matchup on Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken talk about Rodney Hudson playing through kidney stones as well as several Raiders struggling with injuries.
Rodney Hudson left no doubt leading up to Sunday. He was good to go. Never mind the kidney stone. Never mind the excruciating pain. The Raiders center said he would be available for a crucial game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Most avid sports bettors and poker players can write a book on bad beats. It would be a tragicomedy about the most agonizing losses of their gambling lives that double as miracle wins for other bettors.
Groundbreaking for the Fertitta Football Complex at UNLV’s Rebel Park is scheduled for Jan. 23. Coach Tony Sanchez has often touted the importance of having such a facility when trying to attract top recruits.