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Super Bowl 58 a dream matchup for NFL, nightmare for Raider fans

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024

Kansas City goes for its third Lombardi Trophy in five years and fourth in franchise history while San Francisco hunts for its sixth overall and first since the 1994-1995 season.

Vegas pick'em: Super Bowl pick and perspective against the spread

Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024

The over 47.5 points is drawing as large of a share of tickets as Chiefs +2, and yet it hasn’t budged much at all. At least one large global sportsbook ...

Raiders flashed potential against both Super Bowl teams this year

49ers, Chiefs both speak highly of Raiders while preparing for Super Bowl 58

Friday, 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 ...   

Predicting the magic moments that will go down in history at Super Bowl 58

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024

Think defensive tackle William “The Refrigerator” Perry’s rushing touchdown for the Bears in 1985.

Prop up the stars: Betting on all the biggest Super Bowl names

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024

Here are 10 of the biggest offensive names in the game, and a bet involving each of them spanning several different markets and sports books.

What to watch as Las Vegas stages its first ever Super Bowl

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024

Las Vegas as a host city is a big talking point this year, but the second championship matchup between the Chiefs and 49ers in the last five seasons presents several of its own wrinkles.

Luke Getsy officially named Raiders’ new offensive coordinator

Luke Getsy comes to Las Vegas from Chicago known for a run-heavy approach

Tuesday, 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 ...

From laughs to tears: Why Super Bowl Opening Night might be worth your time

Chiefs, 49ers come together tonight at Allegiant Stadium ahead of Super Bowl 58

Monday, Feb. 5, 2024

Las Vegas gets a chance to put its own stamp on the annual theatre of absurdity tonight at Allegiant Stadium. Doors open at 3 p.m. with the Kansas City Chiefs scheduled for ...

Sports betting bonanza: What Las Vegas' Super Bowl means for sportsbooks

Nevada’s biggest bookmakers have been making plans to bring the most out of the ‘Big Game’

Friday, Feb. 2, 2024

The overwhelming consensus from those in the local sports-betting industry is that the, “Big Game,” being held here on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium will contribute to a new all-time high in betting handle. ...

Chiefs could complete one of the best runs in NFL history with Super Bowl win

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024

The Chiefs barely had time to brush off the confetti as they exited the field as Super Bowl champions following a win against the Eagles a year ago in Glendale, Ariz., before ...

Chiefs, 49ers headed to Las Vegas for Super Bowl 58

49ers open as a 2-point favorite in championship rematch

Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024

A Super Bowl 54 rematch is set for Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. For the second time in four years, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers have won their ...

Conference championship sweats: 7 wagers to add to NFL betting card

Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024

There might be only two games on Sunday for conference championship weekend but I’m still going to stick to the Sunday Sweats format ...

Raiders’ priority turns to offense with coach, general manager now in place

Quarterback, offensive coordinator questions loom as Antonio Pierce, Tom Telesco introduced

Thursday, 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. ...

Vegas pick'em: NFL conference championship winners against the spread

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024

Baltimore vs. San Francisco would be the best-case scenario for Las Vegas’ debut as Super Bowl host on Sunday Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium for the 58th iteration of the game. ...

Vegas Thrill ready for inaugural pro volleyball season

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024

The sound of spiked volleyballs constantly reverberates through the gym with only the occasional harsh noise surfacing to momentarily drown them out. Skin sometimes squeaks on the rubber floor when players dive to keep balls alive. Applause and encouragement ...

Raiders hire Tom Telesco as new general manager

Telesco switches AFC West allegiances from Chargers to Raiders

Tuesday, 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 ...

Divisional-round sweats: Seven wagers to add to your NFL betting card

Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024

Line movement has been sparse in NFL markets this week, except for the latest chapter in the rivalry between the Chiefs and Bills under Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, respectively. ...

Raiders make it official: Antonio Pierce staying on as head coach

Friday, 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. ..

Vegas pick'em: NFL divisional-round winners against the spread

Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024

The two most outstanding individual performances of wild-card weekend belonged to pair of postseason debutants in Green Bay’s Jordan Love and Houston’s C.J. Stroud. ...

Wild-card weekend sweats: Seven wagers to add to your betting card

Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024

I’m giving myself a chance for some high payouts on wild-card weekend as only two of the bets in the traditional seven categories below aren’t plus-money sides. ...

Raiders have an emergent star at RB going into uncertain offseason

Thursday, 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 ...

Vegas pick'em: NFL wild-card weekend winners against the spread

Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

By the odds, the most likely Super Bowl MVP suiting up this weekend as part of the opening week of the NFL playoffs is Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who’s listed at 6-to-1. ...

College football by the odds: Vegas pick and preview of UM versus UW

Monday, Jan. 8, 2024

Rome Odunze was already a hero on local football fields from his time at Bishop Gorman High where he emerged as one of the best high-school football players ...

Analysis: Antonio Pierce has earned right to keep Raiders' coaching job

Raiders’ lively, comfortable win over Broncos to finish regular season should make owner Mark Davis’ decision clear

Monday, Jan. 8, 2024

Antonio Pierce has established a postgame ritual he’s followed in each of his four home victories since taking over as Raiders’ interim coach midway through the season. He wastes little time sprinting to Allegiant Stadium’s Southwest tunnel at the end of games, acknowledging the fans for a second before getting in place to “dap up” all his players as ...

Live coverage: Raiders finish season strong with 27-14 win over Broncos

Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024

Aidan O'Connell threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns, as the Raiders put a positive end to their season with a 27-14 win over the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.

Sunday Sweats: Seven bets to add to your NFL Week 18 card

Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024

Here’s to 2024 going every bit as well as 2023, starting with a tricky but attractive Week 18 slate. ...

Analysis: Raiders’ fatal flaw doesn’t fall on Antonio Pierce’s shoulders

Evaluation of Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce could prove tricky but he's proven himself

Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024

The 45-year-old Pierce has more reason than most of the coaches that have come before him to lament the situation he was thrust into and cite it as the first example of what’s held him back but he's refused to do so. ...

Vegas pick'em: NFL Week 18 winners against the spread

Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024

There might be a few more puzzle pieces when it comes to betting the NFL's Week 18 schedule, but it’s not all that different from the rest of the year. ...

24 for '24: Making our annual predictions for the sports calendar ahead of Las Vegas in the new year

Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024

It’s no stretch to suggest that 2023 was the greatest sports year in the history of Las Vegas, and 2024 could wind up even better—or at least more action-packed.Here’s how it could happen, with our annual predictions covering a wide variety of local teams and the biggest events slated to come through.

Antonio Pierce, Maxx Crosby united in bringing the best out of each other

Pierce's biggest supporter might be his best player going into season finale against Broncos

Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024

The relationship between Crosby and Pierce could define the Raiders for the rest of the decade depending on what happens over the next month. ...

Failure to launch: Raiders' playoff hopes collapse in loss at Colts

Raiders trail throughout in fatal defeat despite big day from Davante Adams

Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023

The loss eliminated Las Vegas from playoff contention. The Raiders face the Broncos at Allegiant Stadium next Sunday in both AFC West teams’ regular-season finales.

It's déjà vu for the Raiders in Indy as they cling to playoff hopes

Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023

The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping history repeats in the racing capital of the world. The last time they were in the situation they find ...

Sunday Sweats: Seven bets to add to your NFL Week 17 card

Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023

Avoiding prolonged losing streaks is a big reason why this has been the most profitable year in the history of the weekend betting column. ...

College football by the odds: Bowl Pick'em against the spread Part 4

Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023

The craziness of the betting market throughout bowl season so far is counterbalanced by the stability of the pair of College Football Playoff semifinal games. ..

Raiders know more offense is needed to keep win streak, playoff hopes alive

Rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell can’t fail to complete a pass in all but one possession against the Colts like he did versus the Chiefs

Friday, Dec. 29, 2023

Touch the ball; touch the end zone. That’s one of the rules Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce has stressed the most in practice since he took over the position midseason. He wants his team to always finish the play and get used to finishing with a score. “It doesn’t matter if it’s a kickoff, punt, interception, fumble recovery — that guy is ...

Vegas pick'em: NFL Week 17 winners against the spread

Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023

NFL underdogs used the holiday stand-alone televised spots to make their long-awaited stand against the type of favorites that had dominated the season to this point. Favorites have still won more than 67% of games this season outright, but ...

Can’t let Koonce loose: Raiders have found their Maxx Crosby sidekick

Malcolm Koonce has been one of the NFL's top edge rushers over the last two months

Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023

Maxx Crosby took exception to a midseason suggestion that he wasn’t getting enough help from his teammates on the defensive line, particularly with the pass rush. The All-Pro had 5.5 sacks through the first six weeks before any other defensive end on the roster had one, but Crosby said that wasn’t telling. A more telling sign to ...

College football by the odds: Bowl pick'em against the spread Part 3

Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023

If you thought the first half of bowl season was messy over the last 10 days, just wait until the unofficial second half starts today. ...

Rejuvenated Raiders must get over Chiefs hump to keep dim playoff hopes alive

Monday, Dec. 25, 2023

The Raiders entered last week’s game needing to replicate the year-end run of the franchise’s 2021-2022 team by winning each of their last four games to have any chance of reaching the postseason. They responded emphatically by setting a franchise scoring record in a 63-21 pummeling of the Los Angeles Chargers.

Northwestern grinds out another upset to cap season full of them at Las Vegas Bowl

Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023

Bryce Kirtz’s score with 6:19 remaining proved enough for the Wildcats  in what was a competitive but sometimes challenging-to-watch Las Vegas Bowl.

Sunday Sweats: Seven bets to add to your NFL Week 16 card

Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023

The league has held Christmas Day games in the past — even staging the same three-contest schedule last year — and used Christmas Eve as a normal gameday when it fell on Sundays but the combination of the two makes this year more of a total holiday takeover. ...

Christmas Miracle? Raiders ‘foaming at the mouth’ to snap Chiefs' losing streak

Friday, Dec. 22, 2023

The opportunity to snap a six-game rivalry losing streak comes at 10 a.m. Monday in Kansas City when the Raiders kick off the NFL’s three-game slate on Christmas Day against the Chiefs. ...

College football by the odds: Bowl pick'em against the spread Part 2

Friday, Dec. 22, 2023

The Pac-12 is dissolving — at least in its current state. The Las Vegas Bowl is in no danger of following suit, especially now that it’s become one of the premier games of the early postseason, but it will look a lot different without the Pac-12 ...

Vegas pick'em: NFL Week 16 winners against the spread

Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023

The NFL couldn’t have asked for a better setup when it decided to schedule a full day’s worth of Christmas Day games for the second straight year. ...

Five reasons to care about UNLV’s climb into the Guaranteed Rate Bowl against Kansas

Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023

The Guaranteed Rate Bowl between UNLV and Kansas, which kicks off at 6 p.m. December 26 at Chase Field in Phoenix, feels like a throwback, especially on the Scarlet and Gray’s side.

Birth of a burner: Raiders’ Tre Tucker taking rapid steps in NFL development

Tre Tucker scored the first two touchdowns of his career against the Chargers, could threaten the Chiefs

Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023

The Raiders have one of the better receiving corps in the league, but have been missing a consistent deep threat this season. ...

Leon Edwards makes a fool out of Colby Covington at UFC 296

Shavkat Rakhmonov emerges as Leon Edwards' likely next challenger

Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023

All the threats, insults and ridicule UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington threw in the direction of champion Leon Edwards turned out to be in vain. ...

Sunday Sweats: Seven bets to add to your NFL Week 15 card

Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023

The New York Jets and Chicago Bears were both heroes in last week’s Sunday Sweats. Now they turn to villains. ...

College football by the odds: Bowl pick'em against the spread Part 1

Friday, Dec. 15, 2023

Analyzing the transfer-portal and opt-outs and quantifying their impacts is arguably the most important part of bowl handicapping. It requires a lot different approach than 13 years ago ...

From zero to 63: Raiders refuse to quit on season, show resolve in historic romp

Antonio Pierce pushes right buttons to enable Raiders to blast Chargers

Friday, Dec. 15, 2023

Maxx Crosby turned his head looking to spring a block for teammate John Jenkins, who had just scooped a fumble and was heading towards the end zone, but found a surprising sight. Nothing. No one on the ...