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April 25, 2024

Las Vegas Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce chants at a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Henderson.
Former NFL head coaches Marvin Lewis and Joe Philbin part of Pierce's first Raiders staff
Feb. 23, 2024
As Antonio Pierce prepares for his first season as the Las Vegas Raiders' full-time coach, he is counting on two experienced former head coaches to help guide him. The Raiders ...
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54) sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the second half Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in Detroit.
Report: Jimmy Garoppolo suspended two games to start next season
Feb. 16, 2024
The NFL will suspend Garoppolo for two games, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, after he failed the league’s performance enhancing drug policy. ....
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates while holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22.
‘Arrowhead West:’ Chiefs stake claim to supremacy at home of their archrivals
Feb. 12, 2024
Kansas City has now played in Las Vegas five times, and they’ve won all five after Sunday’s 25-22 overtime victory over San Francisco to retain the Lombardi Trophy. ...
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks to media during Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night at Allegiant Stadium Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.
Raiders flashed potential against both Super Bowl teams this year
Feb. 9, 2024
Nothing should give Raiders' fans more confidence than the way their team performed against the two sides facing off for the Lombardi Trophy at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Allegiant Stadium ...
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy walks around Soldier Field before an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Chicago.
Luke Getsy officially named Raiders’ new offensive coordinator
Feb. 6, 2024
Having already introduced their fourth coach and fourth general manager since moving to Las Vegas four years ago, the Raiders have now announced their fourth offensive coordinator. Former Bears offensive coordinator ...
Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce listens to a question from a reporter during a news conference at Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center in Henderson Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
NFL reaches 'major milestone' with record 9 minority head coaches in place for the 2024 season
Jan. 26, 2024
The National Football League has urged teams for years to hire more minority head coaches. That mission finally seems to be paying off. Four minority head coaches have been hired this year, including Atlanta’s Raheem Morris, New England’s Jerod Mayo, Las Vegas’ Antonio Pierce and Carolina’s Dave Canales, bringing the number ...
Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher, right, speaks with Mary Beth Sewald, president and CEO of the Vegas Chamber, speaks Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher with during Preview Las Vegas at the Fontainebleau Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
Las Vegas’ ascent in sports world is the talk of chamber of commerce event
Jan. 25, 2024
The Vegas Chambers’ annual Preview Las Vegas on Wednesday at Fontainebleau Las Vegas was dominated by one theme: sports tourism. The event, which touted the ongoing economic prosperity ...
Raiders general manager Tom Telesco, left, and head coach Antonio Pierce respond to questions from reporters during a news conference at Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center in Henderson Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
Raiders’ priority turns to offense with coach, general manager now in place
Jan. 25, 2024
Las Vegas must hope Telesco’s offensive evaluation skills are as sharp as advertised because that’s what it needs most this offseason. ...
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt looks on before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Cincinnati.
Raiders schedule interviews for offensive coordinator position
Jan. 23, 2024
The Las Vegas Raiders have scheduled interviews with two former offensive coordinators and a current quarterbacks coach for their OC job. The two ex-coordinators are Luke Getsy and Alex Van Pelt, and ...
Raiders owner Mark Davis, center, poses with new general manager Tom Telesco, left, and head coach Antonio Pierce during a news conference at Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center in Henderson Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
Raiders hire Tom Telesco as new general manager
Jan. 23, 2024
The consensus going into the offseason was that the Raiders would likely retain interim general manager Champ Kelly while the fate of interim coach Antonio Pierce was ...
Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce celebrates on the field after his team defeats the Denver Broncos, 27-14, during an NFL football game at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
Raiders make it official: Antonio Pierce staying on as head coach
Jan. 19, 2024
The Raiders’ players are getting their way. The team is retaining interim coach Antonio Pierce and elevating him to the full-time role for next season, according to an ESPN report. ..
Las Vegas Raiders interim general manager Champ Kelly speaks with reporters during a news conference at the Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Performance Center Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Henderson.
Raiders interview 2 candidates for open GM position
Jan. 11, 2024
Cincinnati Bengals senior personnel executive Trey Brown and Denver Broncos executive director of football operations Kelly Kleine Van Calligan have interviewed for the ...
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick leaves the field after a 30-24 loss to Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, Dec. 17, 2022.
Could Bill Belichick be a good fit for the Raiders?
Jan. 11, 2024
Now that Bill Belichick is out as coach of the New England Patriots after 24 seasons, the question turns to where will the six-time Super Bowl champion go next. The 71-year-old Belichick needs just 15 wins to ...
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
Raiders have an emergent star at RB going into uncertain offseason
Jan. 11, 2024
One of Zamir White’s favorite things about playing college football at the University of Georgia was the way the home crowd would chant his nickname, “Zeus,” every time ...
Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce stands on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
Titans request interview for Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce
Jan. 10, 2024
The Tennessee Titans have requested an interview with Las Vegas interim coach Antonio Pierce, potentially giving the Raiders competition should they eventually offer him the full-time job. Tennessee is looking for a replacement for Mike Vrabel, who was fired Tuesday after six seasons. He went 56-48, but lost 18 of his last 24 games and went ...