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...
Oakland Raiders Sign Troubled Lineman Richie Incognito
ALAMEDA — The Oakland Raiders agreed to a one-year deal with troubled guard Richie Incognito on Tuesday. Incognito's agent, Ken Sarnoff, tweeted confirmation of the deal, congratulating his client for his return to the NFL after sitting out last season in retirement. The 35-year-old Incognito has played 11 years in the...
RIP, Raiders Great, Civil Rights Activist Clem Daniels, 83
OAKLAND — Former Oakland Raiders running back and AFL all-time leading rusher Clem Daniels has died at age 83. The team announced Daniels' death late Monday night but did not give a cause. In a tweet, the Raiders described Daniels as "Teacher. Leader. Friend. Community pillar. Champion." Teacher. Leader. Friend....
Opinion: Where, Oh Where, Should the Raiders Play?
The Raiders thought they finally found a place to play next season, only to find out they're not wanted in San Francisco. Not by the mayor, and certainly not by the team that still calls itself the San Francisco 49ers — even while it plays its games in a stadium...
Flores Passed Over by Hall of Fame Voters as 8 Nominees Enshrined
ATLANTA — The call did not go Tom Flores' way. The coach who guided teams to four Super Bowl victories, including two with for the Oakland Raiders, was passed over Saturday for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Among this year's selections was tight end Tony Gonzalez, who turned...
Will Tom Flores Get Hall of Fame Honor Many Say He Deserves?
After a trailblazing pro football career that includes four Super Bowl victories (two as the head coach of the Raiders), Tom Flores may add another accolade Saturday: Pro Football Hall of Famer. The Pro Football Hall of Fame will announce this year's enshrinees Saturday, the day before the 53rd Super Bowl. 80 Percent Hurdle...
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...
What Are Raiders Getting From Gruden? Nothing but Spin.
ALAMEDA — The Oakland Raiders spent the first quarter of the season getting close before finally breaking through for their first win against the Cleveland Browns. A lopsided loss to the Los Angeles Chargers looked like a step back, even if coach Jon Gruden tried to put a positive spin...
Raiders Steal Game From Browns With 45-42 OT Win
OAKLAND — As much as the Oakland Raiders felt like they might have let a couple of winnable games slip away to start this season, they might have stolen one away from the Cleveland Browns to spoil Baker Mayfield's first career start. Derek Carr led a game-tying drive in the...
Carr Leans on Rookie Lessons to Get Past Raiders' Dismal Start
ALAMEDA — Derek Carr has suffered through long losing streaks before. The Oakland Raiders lost their first 10 games during his rookie season in 2014 before winning three of the final six. He believes the lessons he learned then can benefit the Raiders now as they try to shrug off...