Headlines from Monday night should have focused on money raised for Darren Waller’s foundation and not some of his teammates failing to wear masks.
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After his first NASCAR win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, hometown hero Kurt Busch celebrated by taking a victory lap down the Strip in a helicopter.
The Bears were 33-1 underdogs on the in-play money line at BetMGM before rallying for a 30-26 win behind three TD passes by Nick Foles, who replaced Mitch Trubisky.
Las Vegas next hosts Buffalo at Allegiant Stadium, where it will try to bounce back from a 36-20 loss to the Patriots.
How the Raiders performed in a 36-20 loss against the Patriots.
South Point president Ryan Growney said the decision to hold the NASCAR race in front of empty stands will prevent struggling hotel-casinos from receiving a boost.
This was a concern of NFL teams, that after a pandemic shut down pro football, the game would eventually pay for it in the operating room.
The Ravens, led by reigning MVP Lamar Jackson, are 3½-point home favorites over the Chiefs after the line opened at 2½. Baltimore is the +350 favorite to win the Super Bowl.
As good as it is now, digital mapping may get even better, especially for outdoor enthusiasts looking to access public lands, if a pair of bills get the nod from Congress.
If stoking an internal flame based on the opinions of others has the Raiders quarterback off to such a hot start, he shouldn’t toss water on such incentive.
Monday Night Football might have been about introducing the wonder of Allegiant Stadium, but the Las Vegas Raiders weren’t blinded by the celebration.
How the team performed in the win against the Saints.
The Chiefs didn’t cover as 8½-point favorites over the Chargers but they cashed countless teasers and money-line parlays on a day that saw favorites start 12-1 straight up.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and tight end Jason Witten each served as broadcasters for these national telecasts, one more than the other.
The iconic Maui Classic early season basketball tournament was switched to Asheville, North Carolina, on Friday because of COVID-19 and Hawaii’s strict quarantine rules.
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