‘SNL’ leads show with Gruden email scandal

Jon Gruden, left, after being announced as the head coach of the Raiders with owner Mark Davis at the team facility in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang

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Las Vegas Review-Journal

October 16, 2021 - 9:45 pm

Updated October 17, 2021 - 5:03 am

Jon Gruden’s resignation Monday as head coach of the Raiders, days after revelations of racist, misogynistic and anti-gay emails began to surface, gave “Saturday Night Live” the opening of its Saturday night show.

Cast impressions of Gruden appear along with send-ups of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Raiders owner Mark Davis and other surprises in the show’s opener.

Watch here.

Raiders shake up coaching staff, stand pat at trade deadline

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

November 5, 2024 - 12:11 pm

The Raiders shook up some responsibilities on their coaching staff Tuesday and hired a former NFL head coach. They also stood pat at the NFL’s trade deadline.

Antonio Pierce delays decision on new offensive coordinator

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

November 4, 2024 - 4:36 pm

After firing three key members of his offensive staff, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said he will take the next day or two to evaluate his options.

‘Parity has taken a vacation’ as NFL favorites dominate for bettors

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 3, 2024 - 10:05 pm

NFL Week 9 favorites have won 13 of 14 games and gone 10-4 against the spread, including big covers from the Lions, Commanders, Ravens and Vikings.

Raiders fire 3 coaches, including OC, after blowout loss to Bengals

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

November 3, 2024 - 10:50 pm

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce promised changes after his team’s loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He followed through by firing three coaches hours later.

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Graney: What are Raiders better at since coaching change to Pierce? Nothing

By Ed Graney / RJ

November 3, 2024 - 5:17 pm

Raiders owner Mark Davis made a coaching change one year ago. His team hasn’t gotten better at anything under coach Antonio Pierce.

Raiders report: New QB says he ‘felt good’ in 2nd half against Bengals

By Adam Hill / RJ

November 3, 2024 - 4:53 pm

Newcomer Desmond Ridder came off the bench in the Raiders’ loss to the Bengals on Sunday, but he wasn’t able to give the offense much of a spark.

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Raiders’ report card: Team enters bye week with failing grades

By Ed Graney / RJ

November 3, 2024 - 2:56 pm

The Raiders once again had few bright spots in their road loss to the Bengals on Sunday. That means they need evaluate everything during their bye week.

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3 takeaways from Raiders’ loss: Injuries pile up on Cincinnati turf

By Adam Hill / RJ

November 3, 2024 - 1:51 pm

The Raiders’ offensive line was decimated by ankle injuries in the team’s loss to the Bengals on Sunday, which led to plenty of pressure on the team’s quarterbacks.