ALAMEDA — Not much went right for the Raiders in the first season of coach Jon Gruden's return to Oakland with stars getting traded, losses mounting, and questions raised about whether Gruden still had it after nine seasons in the broadcast booth. Things are going much better in year two,...
Raiders Get Late TD Pass, Defensive Stop to Beat Lions
OAKLAND — Derek Carr and the Raiders gave their football-starved fans quite a show in their first game back in Oakland in seven weeks. Carr threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to rookie Hunter Renfrow with 2:04 remaining and Karl Joseph broke up a fourth-down pass in the end zone with 3 seconds...
Walters: Are the Wealthy Fleeing California Taxes?
Here is an indisputable fact about California taxation: More than two-thirds of state general fund revenues come from personal income taxes and about half of those taxes are paid by the 1% of taxpayers atop the income scale. In other words, K-12 schools, state colleges and universities, health and welfare...
Raiders Beat Broncos 24-16 in First Game After Brown’s Release
OAKLAND — The night started with Oakland Raiders fans derisively chanting at former disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown and ended with coach Jon Gruden celebrating a victory in the Black Hole. The saga that consumed the football world for days didn't hamper the Raiders a bit. Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass on...
Raiders Say Goodbye to Antonio Brown
ALAMEDA — The Oakland Raiders have released disgruntled star receiver Antonio Brown before he ever played a game for the team. The Raiders announced the decision Saturday, hours after he requested his release in the latest turn in a dramatic first summer with the team. Oakland opens its season Monday...
Derek Carr Barks, Gruden Purrs in Raiders' 'Hard Knocks' Debut
NAPA — Quarterback Derek Carr angrily yelling at teammates. Jon Gruden showing a softer, gentler side for some of his younger players and ditching his trademark snarl. Vontaze Burfict politely helping an offensive linemen get off the ground. What in the name of Al Davis is going on here? The...
Derek Carr, Raiders to Get Scrutinized by 'Hard Knocks'
It's official. The Oakland Raiders' training camp will be covered wall-to-wall by HBO on its popular NFL feature, "Hard Knocks." “Everybody wants to be a Raider. Now they’ll find out what it takes to become one,” said Raiders owner Mark Davis. NFL Films Will Descend on Napa A 30-person NFL...
How Do NFL Players Make a Difference? They Donate Their Cleats.
In addition to special-ed students' artwork and the sound of swing-era music, those visiting the Kids' Cafe 2019 in downtown Fresno are greeted by another treat. Custom-designed cleats from Detroit Lions cornerback Andre Chachere. Chachere, who starred at Clovis West High School, donated his cleats to the cafe as part...
Fresno State, Raiders Talk. Where Will NFL Team Play in 2019?
Fresno State and the Oakland Raiders have had informal discussions for the Silver and Black to call Bulldog Stadium home for 2019. But, the chance of the Raiders playing in Fresno is the same as the team's chances of making this season's playoffs: over and out. “Fresno State Athletics has...
Carr Playing at High Level Despite Heavy Turnover on Raiders
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Derek Carr has seen two coaches get fired, fellow stars get traded and the roster get overhauled numerous times in five seasons as Oakland Raiders quarterback. The latest change for Carr came this week when the Raiders fired general manager Reggie McKenzie, the man who drafted him...