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Why Jerry Rice has decided to pose nude
<i>Click here if you are having trouble viewing this gallery on a mobile device.</i><p>When it’s newsworthy that a 55-year-old man is posing nude, we usually …
Charlotte FlairRaiders mailbag: Khalil Mack, offseason standouts and more
We have six weeks until the Raiders hit the field again, so we might do a couple of these between now and then to pass the time.<p>Let’s get right into …
Football (U.S.)Report: Raiders fear suspension for WR Martavis Bryant
The Raiders fear a suspension for new wide receiver Martavis Bryant, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Thursday night.<p>The report stated the …
Football (U.S.)Raiders’ Tom Cable on Marshawn Lynch, Kolton Miller and more . . .
ALAMEDA — Tom Cable, a Raiders assistant in 2007 and a head coach for 44 games from 2008 through 2010, talked with the media for the first time …
NFLRaiders’ Tom Cable’s connection with Gruden? It’s Al Davis
ALAMEDA — Tom Cable admitted he had mixed feelings about re-entering the building from which he was the subject of a messy public dismissal.<p>But as …
NFLRaiders notes: Jon Gruden and Co. break for summer
ALAMEDA — The entire team crowded around kicker Giorgio Tavecchio, chirping and hollering and making obscure noises to generate anything close to a …
Jon GrudenFive Raiders who need to pick up the pace in training camp
ALAMEDA — Raiders coach Jon Gruden has made it clear from the outset that he’s not interested in reputation, draft status or the size of a player’s …
Football (U.S.)Get to know Johnny Townsend, Raiders’ replacement for Marquette King
ALAMEDA — Giorgio Tavecchio refers to Johnny Townsend as “Captain America.”<p>“Nice kid, good-looking dude, can do a little bit of everything,” the …
Football (U.S.)Gannon on Raiders’ Gruden: ‘I feel rejuvenated being out here’
<b>Click</b><i>HERE if you’re having trouble viewing the gallery on your mobile device.</i><p>ALAMEDA — If there was anyone more excited than Jon Gruden about being …
NFLDoes Raiders’ rookie kicker pose real threat to win job?
<i>Click HERE if you’re having trouble viewing the video or gallery on your mobile device.</i><p>ALAMEDA — The Raiders thought two kickers would be drafted …
Football (U.S.)Five Raiders who have set themselves up nicely for training camp
One day in to the Raiders’ mandatory minicamp, here are five players who have given themselves a head start when training camp begins on July</b> …
Football (U.S.)Jon Gruden not happy with Raiders’ first practice fight
<i>CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos or video on a mobile device</i><p>ALAMEDA — Second-year defensive end Fadol Brown and rookie …
Jon GrudenFor time being, Raiders move ahead without Khalil Mack
ALAMEDA — When the Raiders took the field for their first team session Tuesday at their mandatory mini-camp, Tank Carradine lined up as the starting …
Football (U.S.)Raiders’ Gareon Conley: ‘I feel like I’m back’
ALAMEDA — Gareon Conley never felt right when he returned from an offseason shin injury last year.<p>The Raiders’ 2017 first-rounder missed Week 1, …
Jon GrudenKurtenbach: Three reasons why Khalil Mack’s holdout isn’t a big deal
<i>Click HERE if you’re having trouble viewing the gallery on your mobile device.</i><p>Khalil Mack didn’t show up to work today.<p>He was contractually obligated …
Football (U.S.)Raiders beef up defensive line with two veteran signings
Jon Gruden loves him some competition, and Monday showed the Raiders’ head coach thinks more is needed on the defensive line.<p>Oakland signed …
Football (U.S.)Report: Raiders don’t expect Khalil Mack at mandatory mini-camp
The Raiders don’t expect Khalil Mack at their mandatory mini-camp this week, NFL Network reported Monday morning.<p>Oakland’s star defensive end still …
Football (U.S.)Athletics join the victory party with win over Royals
OAKLAND — The cheer from the announced crowd of 10,132 began at around 8:30 p.m. Friday when Athletics pitcher Frankie Montas was retiring Mike …
Golden State WarriorsRaiders to practice vs. Lions at training camp
ALAMEDA — The Raiders will host two joint-practice sessions with the Detroit Lions at their Napa training camp in the days preceding their preseason …
NFLRaiders trade final OTA for hosting high school tournament at team headquarters
ALAMEDA — Jon Gruden told his team last week Santa might pay a visit during the final stretch of OTAs. That surprised many, given the head coach’s …
NFLFive observations from Raiders final OTA
ALAMEDA — Five things to take note of as the Raiders held a practice open to the media Tuesday for their final organized team activity of the …
Student AthletesHow Derrick Johnson is adjusting to life with Raiders
ALAMEDA — The first time Derrick Johnson spoke with Bay Area media, almost a month ago shortly after he signed with the Raiders, he referred to his …
Football (U.S.)Gareon Conley is participating, and that’s a start for promising Raiders cornerback
ALAMEDA — Gareon Conley is on the field, at least, and that’s worth something.<p>The Raiders’ 2017 first-round pick missed the final 13 games of 2017 …
Football (U.S.)How are Raiders progressing? Here are five observations
<i>CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos or video on a mobile device</i><p>Five observations from the Raiders’ media access Tuesday …
Football (U.S.)Raiders’ Jared Cook thinks point of peaceful protests has been lost
ALAMEDA — Jared Cook is no stranger to peaceful protest, and the Raiders tight end thinks it’s unfortunate the NFL has made taking a stand into …
Breast CancerDerek Carr’s ears are burning . . . and Raiders QB is loving it
ALAMEDA — The speculation was persistent in the days after Jon Gruden was named Raiders head coach.<p>How would quarterback Derek Carr respond the first …
NFLRaiders’ Mark Davis confirms he abstained from anthem vote
ALAMEDA — Raiders’ owner Mark Davis confirmed Thursday he abstained from a vote of NFL owners attempting to compel players to stand for the playing …
NFL OwnersNFL owners’ national anthem policy won’t put issue to bed
I don’t know about you, but I’m enjoying the new pastime that is taking the sports world by storm: Watching NFL owners trying to cover their …
NFLHow NFL’s new anthem policy will impact 49ers, Raiders
SANTA CLARA — The NFL’s new national anthem policy will reverberate strongly in the Bay Area, from the sidelines to the concession stands.<p>Owners of …
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