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Las Vegas Raiders agree to hire 73-year-old Pete Carroll as their head coach, AP source says

The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to hire Pete Carroll as their head coach, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday

Las Vegas Raiders agree to hire 73-year-old Pete Carroll as their head coach, AP source says
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Bills might be better, but Chiefs are favored for a reason

The Chiefs are slight favorites to beat the Bills on Sunday and get a shot at winning an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl

Bills might be better, but Chiefs are favored for a reason
Business|Sports|US

Raiders hire Bucs assistant general manager John Spytek as their GM, AP source says

The Las Vegas Raiders hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek to be their GM, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press

Raiders hire Bucs assistant general manager John Spytek as their GM, AP source says
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Late Ohio State field goal is a win for Buckeyes bettors in CFP title game victory over Notre Dame

Jayden Fielding’s 33-yard field goal with 26 seconds remaining did more than secure Ohio State’s 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff title game on Monday night

Late Ohio State field goal is a win for Buckeyes bettors in CFP title game victory over Notre Dame
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Jets and Aaron Rodgers are driving a lot of betting action at sportsbooks

The arrival of Aaron Rodgers and the HBO show “Hard Knocks” made the New York Jets the talk of the NFL preseason, and they are a hot topic among bettors as well. At BetMGM, which is available in 25 states and Washington D.C., the Jets have had the most money bet among AFC teams at 16.9%, and they have had the most tickets in the AFC East at 28.8%. Caesars Entertainment, which also is available in half the states and D.C., lists the Jets as its biggest financial liability. They trail only the Cincinnati Bengals in

Jets and Aaron Rodgers are driving a lot of betting action at sportsbooks
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Chandler Jones posts, then deletes that he doesn't want to play for Raiders coach and GM

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones indicated in since-deleted social media posts on Tuesday that he no longer wanted to play for coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. Jones’ agent, Ethan Lock, said he had no comment. An attempt to reach the Raiders for comment was unsuccessful. The Raiders return to practice Wednesday in preparation for Sunday’s season opener at Denver. “It’s a shame that I am a top athlete with 112 sacks in the NFL and I have to go to a local gym to work out during the season for no

Chandler Jones posts, then deletes that he doesn't want to play for Raiders coach and GM
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Chandler Jones not at Raiders facility and his status is uncertain for opener at Denver

Defensive end Chandler Jones was not at the Las Vegas facility on Wednesday, a day after he posted, then deleted social media posts critical of Raiders management, and his status for Sunday’s season opener at Denver is in question. Raiders coach Josh McDaniels characterized the situation as “day to day.” “We’ve got to deal with different things during the course of the year whether it’s injuries or other adversity,” McDaniels said. “I think the guys are focused on trying to control the things that they can control and get ready to play the best game we

Chandler Jones not at Raiders facility and his status is uncertain for opener at Denver
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Chandler Jones again posts, then deletes criticism of Raiders' management

Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones once again took to social media to criticize team officials, posting and then deleting Wednesday night that the club sent someone from the city of Las Vegas’ crisis response team to his home. Jones showed a picture on his Instagram account he said was the badge of the person at his door. “Raiders sent her to my place said .. You need to come with us ‘You’re in danger,’” Jones wrote. He also threatened to publicize unspecified information on Las Vegas coach Josh McDaniels if Jones doesn’t play Sunday when the

Chandler Jones again posts, then deletes criticism of Raiders' management
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No. 8 Washington, Michael Penix head to Michigan State to headline Pac-12 action

No. 8 Washington visits Michigan State on Saturday

No. 8 Washington, Michael Penix head to Michigan State to headline Pac-12 action
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The Maui Invitational is relocating to Honolulu in the wake of the wildfires that devastated Lahaina

The Maui Invitational will be held in Honolulu this year because of the wildfires that devastated Lahaina, where the tournament usually is played

The Maui Invitational is relocating to Honolulu in the wake of the wildfires that devastated Lahaina
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Aces' A'ja Wilson repeats as WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was honored as the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in a row

Aces' A'ja Wilson repeats as WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
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Raiders' Garoppolo is in concussion protocol, putting his start for Chargers game in question

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is in concussion protocol

Raiders' Garoppolo is in concussion protocol, putting his start for Chargers game in question
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Raiders release Chandler Jones, capping final tumultuous month with the team

The Las Vegas Raiders released defensive end Chandler Jones on Saturday

Raiders release Chandler Jones, capping final tumultuous month with the team
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Garoppolo won't play against Chargers, leaving Raiders starting QB a mystery

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was ruled out of Sunday’s game at the Los Angeles Chargers because of a concussion

Garoppolo won't play against Chargers, leaving Raiders starting QB a mystery
Sports

Alvarez thoroughly dominates Charlo to win by unanimous decision

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, the unified super middleweight champion, thoroughly dominated Jermell Charlo on Saturday night, winning by unanimous decision and perhaps quieting some of the talk that he had begun to slip as a boxer

Alvarez thoroughly dominates Charlo to win by unanimous decision
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Aces have a chance to make history with win over Liberty in the WNBA Finals

The Las Vegas Aces will be playing for more than a WNBA championship

Aces have a chance to make history with win over Liberty in the WNBA Finals
Sports

Highly anticipated WNBA Finals matchup between Aces and Liberty begins Sunday

The highly anticipated WNBA Finals matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty tips off Sunday

Highly anticipated WNBA Finals matchup between Aces and Liberty begins Sunday
Sports

Garoppolo out of concussion protocol, will start when Raiders host Packers

Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is out of concussion protocol and will start when Las Vegas hosts the Green Bay Packers on Monday night

Garoppolo out of concussion protocol, will start when Raiders host Packers
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Young and Plum each score 26 points as Aces dominate Liberty 99-82 in WNBA Finals opener

Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum each scored 26 points and the defending champion Las Vegas Aces pulled away from the New York Liberty in the second half to win 99-82 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals

Young and Plum each score 26 points as Aces dominate Liberty 99-82 in WNBA Finals opener
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Raiders intercept Jordan Love 3 times, hold on to beat Packers 17-13

Robert Spillane intercepted Green Bay’s Jordan Love twice, Amik Robertson made a game-sealing pick in the end zone, and the Las Vegas Raiders beat the Packers 17-13 to stop a three-game skid

Raiders intercept Jordan Love 3 times, hold on to beat Packers 17-13
Sports

Golden Knights raise Stanley Cup championship banner before season opener

The Golden Knights raised their Stanley Cup championship banner in the most Las Vegas way possible

Golden Knights raise Stanley Cup championship banner before season opener
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Raiders receive encouraging news on QB Jimmy Garoppolo's back injury

The Las Vegas Raiders received encouraging news on Jimmy Garoppolo’s injured back

Raiders receive encouraging news on QB Jimmy Garoppolo's back injury
Sports

Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo won't play at Chicago, AP source says

Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will not play Sunday because of a back injury when Las Vegas visits the Chicago Bears, a person with knowledge of the situation said

Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo won't play at Chicago, AP source says
Sports

Aces celebrate 2nd WNBA championship and promise more are on the way

The Las Vegas Aces celebrated their second consecutive WNBA championship Monday night on the Strip and said they aren’t done

Aces celebrate 2nd WNBA championship and promise more are on the way
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Busy Celtics and Bucks drive NBA betting action, but champion Nuggets getting heavy action

The offseason moves by the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks got the attention of the NBA world and those who bet on the sport

Busy Celtics and Bucks drive NBA betting action, but champion Nuggets getting heavy action

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