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Ex-Packers receiver Jordy Nelson: ‘Do I wish it went a different way? Absolutely’ 21 Feb 2019 23:32 www.madison.com GREEN BAY — Jordy Nelson likes to joke that even his wife, Emily, got over his release from the Green Bay Packers faster than his quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, did. “I was probably the shortest,” Nelson said with a chuckle during an interview on ESPN …
Developers bullish on Southern Nevada’s new infrastructure 21 Feb 2019 22:21 Henderson View The new infrastructure being built in Las Vegas is destined to fill the few open slots on the city’s calendar of events in the years ahead, a panel at UNLV concurred. Representatives of Caesars Entertainment Corp., the Raiders and the Penta Building Group …
Vegas Nation Stadium Show: Did the weather slow construction? — VIDEO 21 Feb 2019 18:53 Henderson View The Raiders stadium in Las Vegas has made significant progress over the past month. Review-Journal writers Ed Graney, Rick Velotta and Mick Akers go over all the updates including what name of the stadium may potentially be. LIVECAM: Monitor the progress …
Report: Raiders near deal to stay in Oakland for 2019 21 Feb 2019 16:35 TSN The Raiders don't appear to be leaving Oakland just yet. The San Francisco Chronicle's Phil Matier reports the team is nearing a deal to remain at the Oakland Coliseum for 2019 and even 2020 if need be. An official announcement is expected later …
Raiders could be playing in Oakland for two more years 21 Feb 2019 08:28 NYPOST The Oakland Raiders could wind up staying in the city for two more seasons, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Wednesday. The Raiders announced plans to move into a new stadium in Las Vegas before the 2020 season, but their lease to play their home games …
NFL notebook: Steelers clear way for RB Bell to be free agent 21 Feb 2019 06:46 Reuters.com Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell will be an unrestricted free agent as the team will not use a transition or franchise tag on the three-time Pro Bowler who sat out the entire 2018 season in a contract standoff, general manager Kevin Colbert …
The [insert city] Raiders 20 Feb 2019 23:16 Skyline View The Oakland Raiders or the National Football League team Raiders don’t currently have a home for the upcoming 2019 season. To put this into greater perspective, if the season started today, the Raiders might have to play all 16 games as the road team. As …
Raiders reportedly 'close to deal' that will keep them in Oakland for 2019, maybe longer 20 Feb 2019 17:17 CBS Sports There has been no shortage of concern about where the Raiders would play during the 2019 season and beyond, as they wait for their new stadium to be built in Las Vegas. Many assumed Oakland was off the table, because the city was suing the team, but as it …
Raiders' embarrassing saga reportedly to end, with an Oakland return for 2019 (and 2020?) 20 Feb 2019 16:48 Yahoo! Voices We’re just a few weeks from the start of the new league year, and the Oakland Raiders likely won’t have to tell interested free agents they have no idea where they’ll be playing in 2019. The whole strange ordeal of the Raiders trying to find someplace to …
Raiders close to deal to play in Oakland Coliseum in 2019, maybe 2020, report says 20 Feb 2019 16:21 Sporting News The Raiders could play at Oakland Coliseum in 2019, and possibly in 2020, too, under a deal the Las Vegas-bound NFL team appears close to wrapping up, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Wednesday, citing unidentified sources close to the talks. An …
What’d We Miss?: A Brief Recap of the Year SFist Slept Through 20 Feb 2019 02:25 SFist Like I said earlier, it feels great to be alive and awake again. But it seems weird just to pick up where we left off without acknowledging what went down in San Francisco during that 15-and-a-half-month coma. I know that you know what happened because you …
Cities That Have Lost the Most Teams 19 Feb 2019 22:31 24/7 Wall St By Grant Suneson February 19, 2019 5:28 pm EST For the first time in many years, some NFL franchises are on the move. The Chargers and Rams recently left their host cities of San Diego and St. Louis to move to California, and the Oakland Raiders have …
Gene Littler, San Diego golf great, dies at 88 17 Feb 2019 03:39 CapitalGazette.com His well-earned nickname was “The Machine,” because few players had a more efficient and consistent golf swing than Gene Littler. The moniker could have applied to Littler as a person, too: Quiet, unassuming, unflappable. He was not one to call attention …
NASCAR drives Las Vegas sporting scene with pair of races 17 Feb 2019 02:03 Calgary Herald Las Vegas used to be a one-horse town. Make that a one-horsepower town. For years, NASCAR held an annual race — beginning in 1998 with the Las Vegas 400 — in the desert. Now there are two weekends of NASCAR, thanks to the South Point 400, which became part …
Las Vegas master plan communities continue to develop 15 Feb 2019 23:06 Henderson View There’s nothing like the resiliency of a master plan like Summerlin. It dominated the national rankings in the 1990s after it launched in 1990, and was No. 1 in the nation until it lost that distinction in 2003 when it still had 2,873 sales. Then the …
Bridges: Football in February can only be viewed as a good thing 15 Feb 2019 21:56 Braselton News Through the years, the Super Bowl has signified the curtain call for another football season. At one time, the Pro Bowl was played the week after the Super Bowl but it is now played the week between the conference title games and the Super Bowl. In reality …
Football in February can only be viewed as a good thing 15 Feb 2019 19:41 MainStreetNewsSports Through the years, the Super Bowl has signified the curtain call for another football season. At one time, the Pro Bowl was played the week after the Super Bowl but it is now played the week between the conference title games and the Super Bowl. In reality …
Talks to continue between Oakland, Raiders about 2019 lease 15 Feb 2019 19:17 Henderson View OAKLAND, Calif. — The Raiders took another small step Friday toward a one-season return to Oakland when the board that oversees the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum deemed to continue negotiations with the NFL club about securing a rental agreement for the …
HBO's 'Hard Knocks' is looking for a team. It probably won't be the Steelers 15 Feb 2019 18:44 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Last season didn’t go as hoped for the Pittsburgh Steelers and though the offseason has been full of intrigue and questions, at least they probably won’t have to air all their drama in front of camera for HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” The show is currently working …
Which team will 'Hard Knocks' pick for 2019? Let's rank the candidates! 15 Feb 2019 15:08 NFL.com The NFL season concluded in Atlanta almost two weeks ago, but we all know that football doesn't rest. The NFL, like the common shark, must keep moving to ensure its survival. The Super Bowl sets up the NFL Scouting Combine, which segues into free …
‘Productive’ talks resume for Raiders’ 2019 return to Oakland 15 Feb 2019 13:14 Review Journal OAKLAND, Calif. — The Raiders’ search for a home stadium in 2019 soon could end in a familiar place after the franchise recently resumed negotiations with the group that oversees the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Scott McKibben, executive director of …
Coliseum Authority: ‘Productive’ Talks With Raiders For 2019 Stadium Lease 14 Feb 2019 18:14 KCBS OAKLAND (CBS SF) – After weeks of uncertainty over the Raiders potential home stadium in 2019 season, the franchise has reportedly resumed negotiations with the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Authority. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, executive …
The Ala-zona Raiders? Birmingham partners with Tucson in bid to land NFL team 14 Feb 2019 05:30 Chariton Herald Patriot Birmingham, Alabama is partnering with Tucson in a renewed effort to host the NFL's Oakland Raiders for the 2019 season. Under the new plan, released to the Star on Monday night, the cities would split the hosting duties next season. Arizona Stadium …
Birmingham City Councilor: "Full steam ahead" on bringing Raiders to Legion Field 13 Feb 2019 21:42 wvtm13.com Birmingham City Councilor: "Full steam ahead" on bringing Raiders to Legion Field Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 3:35 PM CST Feb 13, 2019 Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and other city officials did not know where …
Raiders reach out to Las Vegas limo driver with possible job 13 Feb 2019 20:18 Review Journal According to the slogan, the NFL’s Raiders are committed to excellence. Dan Holmgren said they do compassion pretty well, too. Holmgren was the driver who left his limousine in the staging line at Caesars Palace on Jan. 28 to say hello to Raiders owner …
Opinion: Pittsburgh Steelers need to trade Antonio Brown, should talk with these 8 NFL teams 13 Feb 2019 15:40 IndyStar.com SportsPulse: Despite their season being over, the Steelers remain in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. USA TODAY Sports' Jarrett Bell explains why the end may be near for Antonio Brown in Pittsburgh. USA TODAY (Update: This earlier story has …
Raiders resume talks to stay in Oakland for 2019 13 Feb 2019 13:50 TheRedZone.org The Raiders resumed talks with East Bay officials in efforts to reach an agreement to play the 2019 season at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, David Debolt of Bayareanewsgroup reports. Coliseum Stadium Authority executive director Scott McKibben …
When is the NFL Draft 2019? Date, time, pick order, TV channel, live stream from Nashville 13 Feb 2019 12:42 SportingNews.com Now that the NFL offseason is here, it's officially time to start looking forward to the 2019 draft and free agency. Young players showcase their talent in the months leading up to the draft in the hopes they hear their name called at some point over …
Raiders hold talks about returning to Oakland Coliseum for this season 13 Feb 2019 10:30 Las Vegas Sun Jeff Chiu / AP In this Monday, Dec. 24, 2018, photo, fans are shown at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum during a game between the Raiders and the Broncos. By Josh Dubow, Associated Press Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 | 2 a.m. ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Raiders …
Las Vegas-Hawaii flights a possiblity, Southwest CEO says 13 Feb 2019 07:24 Review Journal With Southwest Airlines set embark on a new journey over the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii, nonstop flights from Las Vegas to the island chain may not be far behind. Southwest CEO Gary Kelly called launching the Hawaii flights from four California cities this …