Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who will participate in the Pro Bowl Games on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, expects discussions to begin soon on a new contract.
Adam Hill
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After serving as sports editor of both the Silverado Star and UNLV Rebel Yell, the Detroit native remained in Las Vegas and embarked on his professional journalism career at the Review-Journal in 2002. He has covered mixed martial arts and prep sports while helping coordinate online and social media coverage for nearly every major sporting event to come through the valley.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs isn’t a fan of Pro Bowl week — “This (expletive) is stupid,” he said — but it’s not going away any time soon.
As a punter, the Raiders’ AJ Cole isn’t sure what he’s supposed to do during Sunday’s flag football games at Allegiant Stadium, but one thing is certain — he’ll have a good time.
Derek Carr, who has played his final game with the Raiders, said Thursday at the Pro Bowl Games that he won’t extend the Feb. 15 date for his contract to become fully guaranteed.
The Pro Bowl Games will kick off with skills competitions Thursday at the Raiders’ headquarters and will be televised on ESPN. The event concludes Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
There are several cornerbacks and safeties set to hit the free-agent market who could provide an immediate boost to the Raiders’ defense under coordinator Patrick Graham.
Sunday’s victory by the Chiefs propelled punter AJ Cole into Sunday’s Pro Bowl Games at Allegiant Stadium, joining Davante Adams, Josh Jacobs and Maxx Crosby.
Should the Raiders choose to turn to the free agent market to address a need at linebacker, there should be plenty of options.
When Shaun King led the Buccaneers to the NFC championship game more than two decades ago, he was the only rookie to have ever led his team that far. Now he has company.
There are several options on the interior and the edge for the Raiders to solidify their defensive line in the free-agent market this offseason.
Here’s a look at the market for potential free-agent offensive linemen, a unit the Raiders will be looking to solidify in the offseason.
Former UNLV coach Jeff Horton is reflecting on more than four decades of football after retiring, but many of his ex-players are asking about his wife’s famous dessert.
Former champion Petr Yan will take on top contender Merab Dvalishvili in the headlining bout of the UFC’s first event at The Theater at Virgin Hotels.
The longtime UFC light heavyweight champion will make his heavyweight debut for the belt in the main event of UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena on March 4.
How could the UFC ever punish employees or fighters for anything if the premise that public shaming is the worst penalty of all is accepted? That’s not even to get started on the message it sends to female fans, fighters and employees.
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