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Raiders hold off Patriots 21-17 after losing QB Garoppolo to back injury
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Raiders hold off Patriots 21-17 after losing QB Garoppolo to back injury

· October 15, 2023

LAS VEGAS Hanging over a game in which several ex-New England Patriots played key roles in a victory against their former team was the loss of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a back

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

LAS VEGAS 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 on Monday night to stop

Young and Plum each score 26 points as Aces dominate Liberty 99-82 in WNBA Finals opener
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Young and Plum each score 26 points as Aces dominate Liberty 99-82 in WNBA Finals opener

LAS VEGAS Whether it was Chelsea Gray on her 31st birthday orchestrating the offense, Jackie Young knocking down 3-pointers or Kelsey Plum driving to the basket, Las Vegas guards helped deliver an

Kenny Pickett passes for 2 touchdowns as Pittsburgh Steelers top Las Vegas Raiders 23-18
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Kenny Pickett passes for 2 touchdowns as Pittsburgh Steelers top Las Vegas Raiders 23-18

· September 25, 2023

LAS VEGAS Even picking up first downs was a challenge for Pittsburgh s offense in the first two games, so much so that fans loudly chanted for a change in the offensive coordinator.

Steelers and Raiders are in similar positions entering Sunday night matchup
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Steelers and Raiders are in similar positions entering Sunday night matchup

· September 23, 2023

LAS VEGAS The similarities between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders are numerous.

Raiders have to decide if O’Connell has done enough to become the No. 2 QB
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Raiders have to decide if O’Connell has done enough to become the No. 2 QB

HENDERSON, Nev. Has Aidan O Connell done enough to become the Raiders second-string quarterback?

As college football season arrives, schools pay monitors to stop players and staff from gambling
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As college football season arrives, schools pay monitors to stop players and staff from gambling

LAS VEGAS North Carolina junior tight end John Copenhaver gets a group text message from his university pointing out the latest betting scandal or reminding him of the importance of not violating ru

O’Connell efficient in leading Raiders to a 34-7 preseason win over 49ers
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O’Connell efficient in leading Raiders to a 34-7 preseason win over 49ers

LAS VEGAS Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O Connell was known for his efficiency when he was at Purdue, and he even set the school record for career completion percentage.

Pac-12 commissioner confident conference will flourish even after USC, UCLA leave
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Pac-12 commissioner confident conference will flourish even after USC, UCLA leave

LAS VEGAS George Kliavkoff was one day short of his one-year anniversary as the Pac-12 Conference commissioner, finally on the second day of his first vacation when he got the shocking news that USC

Euphoric Golden Knights have major personnel decisions
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Euphoric Golden Knights have major personnel decisions

LAS VEGAS The Golden Knights will celebrate Saturday night with their fans during a parade on the Las Vegas Strip and then outside T-Mobile Arena, the euphoria of the Stanley Cup championship still

Golden Knights’ success lifted Las Vegas to another level in sports world
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Golden Knights’ success lifted Las Vegas to another level in sports world

LAS VEGAS Massive cheers rather than the usual boos rained down on Gary Bettman on Tuesday night because nothing could keep Vegas Golden Knights fans from enjoying what the NHL commissioner was abou

Golden Knights hammer Panthers in Game 5 to win Stanley Cup in franchise’s sixth season
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Golden Knights hammer Panthers in Game 5 to win Stanley Cup in franchise’s sixth season

LAS VEGAS The Golden Knights delivered their city a true Vegas-style party from dazzling passes to Mark Stone s hat trick to all-out goal celebrations, capturing the young organization s first Stanl

Original Golden Knights hope to fulfill owner’s wish of Stanley Cup by 6th year
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Original Golden Knights hope to fulfill owner’s wish of Stanley Cup by 6th year

LAS VEGAS Golden Knights owner Bill Foley was aggressive from the beginning, saying he wanted to win the Stanley Cup in six years.

Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over Panthers
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Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over Panthers

LAS VEGAS Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and started an early blitz that chased the NHL s hottest postseason goalie, and Adin Hill continued his stellar play as the Vegas Golden Knights seized c

Golden Knights know from experience Game 1 victory doesn’t ensure win over Panthers
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Golden Knights know from experience Game 1 victory doesn’t ensure win over Panthers

LAS VEGAS The Vegas Golden Knights were flying high after Game 1 in the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, having just beaten Washington and believing they were en route to a miracle championship for the first

Eichel making most of 1st postseason as Golden Knights prepare for Panthers in Cup final
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Eichel making most of 1st postseason as Golden Knights prepare for Panthers in Cup final

LAS VEGAS Jack Eichel didn t know what to expect when the NHL playoffs began in April.

Stephenson’s OT goal gives Golden Knights 3-2 win over Stars, lead 2-0 in West final
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Stephenson’s OT goal gives Golden Knights 3-2 win over Stars, lead 2-0 in West final

LAS VEGAS A slashing penalty in the first period and a retaliatory cross check in the second not only sent Vegas Chandler Stephenson to the penalty box twice, but resulted in a conversation with co

Oakland A’s reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip
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Oakland A’s reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS The Oakland Athletics have reached an agreement with Bally s and Gaming & Leisure Properties to build a potential stadium on the Tropicana hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip.

Golden Knights join Rangers, Blues for historic playoff starts
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Golden Knights join Rangers, Blues for historic playoff starts

LAS VEGAS The Vegas Golden Knights have been making history since they broke into the league, and they made some more Sunday night.

Golden Knights enter series vs. Jets with plenty to prove
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Golden Knights enter series vs. Jets with plenty to prove

LAS VEGAS Vegas heads into the NHL playoffs with home-ice advantage in the Western Conference, but the Golden Knights in many ways are flying under the radar.