Raiders owner Mark Davis ‘absolutely encouraged’ by stadium discussions in Las Vegas

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July 31, 2016 - 4:26 pm

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis when he spoke with media before the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame Induction dinner in Las Vegas, June 3, 2016. (David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @davidjaybecker

The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Matt Youmans caught up with Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis at the training camp in Napa, California. Davis said he’s encouraged by ongoing discussions for a stadium to be built in Las Vegas.

The Raiders football season begins on Sept. 11 when they travel to New Orleans to face the Saints.

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How do the Raiders get the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft?

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 5:13 pm

The Raiders are slated to pick second in the NFL draft as things stand and could even get the first pick. Here’s what they need to do.

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Just lose, baby: Raiders’ win over Jags would hurt chances for top pick

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 4:43 pm

The Raiders are consensus 1½-point favorites over the Jaguars in Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium, which has major NFL draft implications.

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Raiders mailbag: Key free agents, Shedeur Sanders on fans’ minds

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 3:40 pm

Fans have plenty of questions about the Raiders, who have three games left before they begin to address their offseason issues and prepare for the NFL draft.

Raiders report: Aidan O’Connell expected to start Sunday

By Adam Hill / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 4:59 pm

The Raiders should have Aidan O’Connell back at quarterback against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, with some changes on the offensive line.

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NFL betting trends — Week 16: Edge for Jaguars-Raiders

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 6:00 am

Bruce Marshall is a handicapper for CBS Sportsline. He provides the Review-Journal with NFL betting notes and trends.

Raiders youngsters see positives in awful season: ‘We have a lot of fight’

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 6:32 pm

The Raiders have been a disappointment this year. But some of their young players on offense are still seeing the positives as they learn and grow together.

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Weekend best bets: Will Irish bettors be smiling after CFP game?

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 3:12 pm

Notre Dame is a 7-point favorite over Indiana after the line opened at 8 in Friday’s first-round College Football Playoff game at South Bend, Indiana.

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Sharp bettors back side in Broncos-Chargers game Thursday night

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 1:19 pm

The Broncos have been the NFL’s top money team this season, leading the league with an 11-3 record ATS. Denver is a 2½-point underdog Thursday against the Chargers.

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Cheap date? Check out prices for Raiders-Jaguars game

By Mick Akers / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 1:17 pm

Tickets to Sunday’s Raiders-Jacksonville Jaguars game on the secondary market are as inexpensive as any have been for games at Allegiant Stadium this season.

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Raiders report: OC Turner addresses Belichick, North Carolina rumors

By Adam Hill / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 4:44 pm

Raiders offensive coordinator Scott Turner says he is trying to help the team stop its losing streak, not join Bill Belichick’s staff at North Carolina.