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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) is knocked out of bounds at the 1-yard line by Carolina Panthers safety Tre Boston (33) during first half action of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C.

Henry Ruggs shows big-play ability in Raiders' Week 1 win

Sept. 14, 2020

By Mike Grimala

When the Raiders used the No. 11 overall draft pick to select Henry Ruggs, they did it because they believed he could change the team's offensive identity with his big-play ability. Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock have to be feeling good about the ...
Golden Knights face elimination in Game 5 against Stars

Sept. 14, 2020

By Justin Emerson

The Golden Knights know what a 3-1 lead in a playoff series feels like. They know how hard that fourth win can be. Vegas trails the Dallas Stars 3-1 in the Western Conference Final, needing a win at 5 p.m. tonight in Game 5 to keep the season alive. In the last round of the ...
Analysis: Raiders defense has a long way to go despite victory in Carolina

Sept. 14, 2020

By Case Keefer

There’s a lot they’re going to need to brush up on over the next seven days ahead of next week’s Allegiant Stadium-opening Monday Night Football showdown ...
Victory for Vegas: Raiders hold on to beat Panthers, start 1-0 as local franchise

Sept. 13, 2020

By Case Keefer

The Las Vegas Raiders may need to get into touch with Wilson Sporting Goods and order a new crate of game balls for rush delivery after their season-opening victory over the Carolina Panthers. ...
Instant Analysis: Raiders survive shaky defensive performance due to Jacobs' 3 TDs

Sept. 13, 2020

By Mike Grimala

The Raiders opened their first season in Las Vegas with a 34-30 win at Carolina, but getting to 1-0 wasn't easy.
Sunday Sweats: A variety of last-minute bets to add as the NFL kicks off

Sept. 13, 2020

By Case Keefer

Does anyone expect the Bears offense to light up the scoreboard behind Mitchell Trubisky? Didn’t think so.
Live coverage: Raiders defeat Panthers 34-30 after late fourth-down stop

Sept. 13, 2020

By Case Keefer

One of the most significant moments in local sports history takes place this morning more than 2,000 miles away from Las Vegas. After three-and-a-half years of planning and executing their relocation ...
Aces beat Sparks, clinch double-bye into playoff semis

Sept. 13, 2020

By Associated Press

A'ja Wilson scored 19 points with eight rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Los Angeles Sparks 84-70 on Saturday
With sputtering offense, Golden Knights on verge of elimination against Stars

Sept. 13, 2020

By Justin Emerson

Trailing by one goal late in Game 4 tonight, the Golden Knights went on a 5-on-3 power play looking to save the game — and possibly the season.
Golden Knights face crucial Game 4 against Stars in conference final

Sept. 12, 2020

By Justin Emerson

The Golden Knights have been down 2-1 in a series just one other time. They would probably rather forget that Stanley Cup Final two years ago.
Carolina Mystery Theater: Raiders in the dark on how Panthers will look

Sept. 12, 2020

By Case Keefer

Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden might have watched more college football film than anyone in the world since the beginning of the year. ...
Keys to a Golden Knights win in Game 4, sponsored by Credit One Bank

Sept. 12, 2020

By Justin Emerson

The Golden Knights face a pivotal Game 4 against the Dallas Stars at 5 p.m. today on NBC. Win, and the series is even going into next week. Lose, and Vegas is looking at a ...
College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of every game

Sept. 11, 2020

By Case Keefer

This is probably a bad idea. With uncertainty on preparedness, stakes and even players’ availability, college football has never been more difficult to handicap than amidst the current global pandemic. ...
Are Raiders on track in Year 3 of Gruden rebuild?

Sept. 11, 2020

By Mike Grimala

Heading into the 2017 season, the Raiders thought they had a roster capable of contending for a deep playoff run. Coming off a 12-4 campaign in 2016 that doubled as a breakout year for quarterback Derek Carr, the Oakland decision-makers at ...
Las Vegas sports books ready for big NFL opening weekend

Sept. 11, 2020

By Bryan Horwath

Las Vegas sports books are gearing up for a busy first weekend of NFL action, despite the coronavirus pandemic. John Murray, executive director of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, said he expects a big turnout Sunday, even though fans and bettors will have ...
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