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First Round Of NFL Draft Was Unpredictable, As Predicted

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:59:23 +0000

The 2013 NFL Draft was being tabbed by many as the most unpredictable draft in recent memory, and Thursday night's opening round certainly lived up to that billing.

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JaMarcus Russell Loses 27 Pounds In NFL Comeback Bid

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:33:46 +0000

Quarterback JaMarcus Russell, the top pick in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders, out of LSU, is attempting an NFL comeback, and he's off to a good start.

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Carson Palmer Traded to Cardinals

Jay Walker — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:30:40 +0000

Trade for Flynn makes veteran quarterback available

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Saints Crush Raiders To Reach 5-5

Scott Prather — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:29:19 +0000

Don't look now, but the New Orleans Saints are one of the hottest teams in the NFL, having won 4 of their last 5 games. Their latest triumph came today on the road against the Oakland Raiders. A balance offensive effort and a big play defensive performance propelled the black and gold to a 38-17 victory over the black and silver. Saints running back Mark Ingram (pictured above) finished...

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Saints Travel To Take On Raiders

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 07:10:50 +0000

The New Orleans Saints will be looking to extend their two-game win streak on Sunday, when they travel to Oakland, California to take on the Oakland Raiders.

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Several Injured Saints Return To Practice Today

Scott Prather — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:47:36 +0000

New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles returned to practice today after missing the previous two and a half weeks with a broken hand. Also returning for the Saints was captain...

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NFL Fans In Halloween Costumes

Scott Prather — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:24:42 +0000

NFL fans don't need an excuse to dress up in costume, but having one doesn't hurt. Halloween is the ultimate excuse. Let's take a look at some fan costumes from around the NFL.

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One Oakland Raider Delivers Big Blow To…Another Raider – VIDEO

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:22:50 +0000

This is video of Oakland Radiers' return man Philip Harris getting leveled on a punt return by Coye Francies, who just happens to be his teammate.

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Monday Night Football Report: San Diego Chargers Beat Oakland Raiders, 22-14; Baltimore Ravens Rout Cincinnati Bengals, 44-13

Joe Student — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:06:24 +0000

The first week of the 2012 NFL season wrapped up with a Monday Night Football doubleheader. Here's the recap of this week's Monday night games:

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Who Is Going To Win The Chargers/Raiders Game?

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:30:59 +0000

The San Diego Chargers travel to Oakland, California tonight, to take on the Oakland Raiders, in one of two NFL Monday Night Football game.

Who is going to win the Chargers/Raiders Game?

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Oakland Raiders Fire Coach Hue Jackson

Scott Prather — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:46:10 +0000

In his one season as head coach of the Raiders, Hue Jackson went 8-8. He was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach by the late Al Davis. When Davis passed away in early October, Jackson made many of the personnel decisions in addition to his head coaching duties.

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10 Toughest Coaching Jobs in Sports

Joe Student — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:25:01 +0000

After recording the third-most all-time wins of any baseball manager — and his third World Series championship — Tony La Russa proved he is definitely smarter than most big league skippers by retiring instead of trying to top his own, great final act. Poor Mike Matheny must now somehow follow LaRussa in St. Louis, which [...]

NFL Thursday Night Football Preview – Week 10: Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers

Joe Student — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:35:56 +0000

The NFL’s slate of Thursday night games kicks off this week with an AFC West tilt. Here’s a preview:
Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers – 8:20 PM
Both teams enter the primetime contest on losing streaks

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Carson Palmer Traded To Raiders

Scott Prather — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:55:31 +0000

After vowing never to play for the Cincinnati Bengals again, former pro bowl quarterback Carson Palmer got his wish today as he was traded to the Oakland Raiders hours before the NFL trade deadline. Bengals owner Mike Brown finally caved in the 11th hour, sending Palmer to the Raiders for a 2012 first round draft pick, and a conditional first rounder in 2013.

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Janikowski Equals Tom Dempsey's Mark

Jay Walker — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:10:31 +0000

Sebastian Janikowski has joined the New Orleans Saints' Tom Dempsey and Denver's Jason Elam in the record books for the longest field goal in NFL history.

Janikowski booted a 63-yarder at the end of the first half last night, helping the Oakland Raiders to a 23-20 win over the Denver Broncos last night in the second game of the Monday Night Football doubleheader

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Saints Smash Raiders, 40-20

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 03:24:17 +0000

The New Orleans Saints ran their preseason record to 2-1, after rolling to an easy 40-20 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.

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Saints Injury Report For Raiders Game

Scott Prather — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:27:19 +0000

The New Orleans Saints will take on the Oakland Raiders in week 3 of the preseason this Sunday. Typically starters play into the second half of the third preseason game, and Sunday's game should be no exception. However, several starters will miss the game with injuries, as well as a handful of backups.

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Are The Raiders A Dead End For Pryor?

Scott Prather — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:05:09 +0000

Terrelle Pryor was a 3rd round pick in the NFL Supplemental draft yesterday by the Oakland Raiders. In recent years, the Raiders have fared well in developing young talent, particularly at the positions of quarterback and wide receiver. According to various sources, the Raiders will give Pryor a look at both positions. Do the Raiders equal a dead end future for Pyror's NFL career?

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'Niners/Raiders Preseason Rivalry to End

Jay Walker — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:47:25 +0000

In the aftermath of the violence which occurred following Saturday's preseason game at San Francisco's Candlestick Park, it's being reported the 49'ers and Raiders will no longer play their annual preseason game.

Two were seriously injured in the violence during and after Saturday's game. One person was shot several times while another was beate

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Pryor Taken By Raiders

Scott Prather — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:57:48 +0000

Al Davis and the Oakland Raiders have selected former Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor in the 3rd round of the NFL's supplemental draft. Sources claim the Raiders are projecting Pryor to be a WR, rather than a QB.

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