The Oakland Raider had their first joint practice with the La Rams before Saturdays first NFL preseason matchup. The Review-Journal’s Michael Gehlken and Adam Hill breakdown recap the days practice.
Raider The Dog gave a demonstration of his suspect apprehension abilities at Raiders Training Camp after practice in Napa. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Las Vegas stadium that will be the home of the Raiders in 2020 had its topping ceremony Monday where the highest beam was attached to the roof trusses after being signedby dignitaries and politicians. At the ceremony the Raiders revealed that the name of the stadium will be Allegiant Stadium and their new partnership with Allegiant Airlines. Ed Graney and Rick Velotta recap the ceremony and more in this addition of the Vegas Nation “Allegiant” Stadium show with interviews from Raiders president Marc Badain and Allegiant Airlines CEO Maurice Gallagher.
The best of Jon Gruden’s press conference after day 9 of Raiders Training Camp from Napa, CA
Adam and Michael wrap up day 9 of Raiders Training Camp from Napa,CA before the first episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks airs.
The Raiders held a topping ceremony in Las Vegas where the last beam to connect the last roof truss was hoisted into the stadium frame. The team also announced their naming rights partner, Allegiant Air. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Michael and Adam wrap up an easy day 7 of Raiders Training Camp from Napa,CA
Rich Bisaccia and LaMarcus Joyner take the podium after the Raiders 5th practice from Napa, CA
After a day off the Raiders returned to practice, Michael and Adam discuss the key events in the 5th day of Training Camp
A Cimarron-Memorial product who now plays linebacker for the Oakland Raiders says he’ll do everything in his power to be a part of the 2020 roster that will play in his hometown of Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
During the Raiders’ alumni weekend during the team’s training camp in Napa, former cornerback Mike Haynes talked about the pros and the cons of the Oakland Raiders impending move to Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board met on July 18 to discuss construction updates, including the newest partnership with AEG Facilities. AEG will be responsible for the stadium’s operations, as well as scheduling events on the days the Raiders are not playing.
The city of Las Vegas will host the 2020 NFL Draft, but the question that still lingers is where exactly it will be held. The Bellagio is currently the frontrunner to stage the main event, but it would mean closing down multiple streets on Las Vegas Boulevard for draft preparations weeks before the first pick is made. LVRJ host Cassie Soto and LVRJ Transportation Reporter Mick Akers discuss various locations where the draft could be held as well as the economic impact it will bring to the city.
The city of Las Vegas will host the 2020 NFL Draft, but the question that still lingers is where exactly it will be held. The Bellagio is currently the frontrunner to stage the main event, but it would mean closing down multiple streets on Las Vegas Boulevard for draft preparations weeks before the first pick is made. LVRJ host Cassie Soto and LVRJ Transportation Reporter Mick Akers discuss various locations where the draft could be held as well as the economic impact it will bring to the city.
The Raiders Stadium continues to be on schedule despite taking down trusses off the top of the stadium for realignment. Stadium show host Ed Graney and business reporter Rick Velotta go over all of the updates to the Las Vegas Stadium and what workers have been able to accomplish despite the complication.
The Raiders stadium in Las Vegas is still on track to be complete by 2020 when the team arrives.
Golden Knights and Raiders players alike were more than excited to join together in a charity softball game to raise money for pediatric cancer. Players from both teams cannot wait for the Raiders to arrive in Las Vegas so more joint events can take place.
In the first-ever Battle For Vegas Charity Softball Game, the Golden Knights and Raiders raised $136,000 for the Tyler Robinson Foundation. At the end of the nights, it was the Raiders that raised the Battle For Vegas trophy, after beating the Golden Knights 20-16. Take a look at some of the highlights from the game!
The Raiders have started their mandatory mini-camp with the announcement of HBO’s Hard Knocks training camp show.
Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith is ready to Battle For Vegas in a charity softball game that will feature various celebrity athletes, including teammates Jonathan Marchessault, Ryan Reaves and Erik Haula. Smith’s team will face off against former Raider Marcus Allen and his teammates, including Vontaze Burfict, Josh Jacobs and Maurice Hurst. The charity softball game is set to take place on Saturday, June 15th at the Las Vegas Ballpark.
The Raiders hosted an Offensive and Defensive Lineman Camp at Desert Oasis High School on Thursday, June 6. Athletes participated in the three-day camp that included fundamental drills, film study and individual competition designed for offensive and defensive linemen. (Cassie Soto/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown finally suited up in silver and black in the second OTA open to media. Vegas Nation crew Michael Gehlken, Adam Hill and Heidi Fang discuss Brown’s performance, as well as speak on the newest Raider in Richie Incognito.
Las Vegas Stadium Commission – Item 9 May 23, 2019
The Raiders Stadium continues its construction on schedule and reporters Ed Graney, Rick Velotta and special guest project director on the Las Vegas Stadium Paul Dudzinsky go over all the latest updates.
For the first time this season, the Oakland Raiders are reporting for organized team activities. While the team did not dress in full pads, helmets only, Vegas Nation crew Heidi Fang and Michael Gehlken report on what they saw at OTAs.
Sixty-five ton canopy truss is lifted into place on Raiders stadium.
The Raiders added a third player from Clemson on Day 3 of the NFL Draft. They selected wide receiver Hunter Renfrow with no. 149 overall pick. The Review-Journal’s Heidi Fang reviews some of the picks announced at the Las Vegas Stadium, the future home of the Raiders.
Along with the Raiderettes, Las Vegas Stadium construction worker Dave Durbin announces the Raiders no.106 pick, former defensive end out of Eastern Michigan Maxx Crosby, and no. 129 pick, former Houston cornerback Isaiah Johnson, from the future home of the Raiders during day 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft. (Heidi Fang / Las Vegas Review-Journal)