Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has been nearly unbeatable against the spread as an underdog in his NFL career. But he lost Sunday, and there’s a new Super Bowl favorite.
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The Raiders couldn’t get the Dolphins off the field all day Sunday. The result was another road loss for a struggling team.
Senior wide receiver Jacob De Jesus lost his father a few weeks ago, but he returned to the field Saturday to help UNLV defeat San Diego State.
Raiders tight end Michael Mayer, who missed the past six games for personal reasons, returned to practice Wednesday and thanked the organization for offering its support.
The Chiefs remained the NFL’s only unbeaten after defeating Denver 16-14 on a walk-off blocked field goal. But they failed to cover for the third straight week.
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 owner Mark Davis made a coaching change one year ago. His team hasn’t gotten better at anything under coach Antonio Pierce.
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.
Retired Las Vegas Review-Journal horse racing writer Mike Brunker offers analysis for the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, which concludes Saturday with nine races.
Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon likes that his team is still playing with “something to prove” during its impressive 7-3-1 start.
Raiders practice squad quarterback Carter Bradley moved “a bunch” growing up as the son of an NFL coach, but it instilled in him a love of the game.
Retired Las Vegas Review-Journal horse racing writer Mike Brunker will provide coverage from the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, which begins Friday with five races.
UNLV men’s basketball coach Kevin Kruger hopes all the local support for the school’s football team this year carries over when his season begins Monday.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce has preached physicality since training camp. His team hasn’t provided enough of it through eight games.
The Jets hit a new low Sunday with their fifth straight loss — straight-up and against the spread — in a 25-22 defeat as 7-point favorites over the Patriots.