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FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence greets fans as he arrives for the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Clemson, S.C. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Column: Drafting a franchise QB always a risky endeavor

By Paul Newberry Apr. 30, 2021 03:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 file photo, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas. Marcus Mariota has agreed to take a pay cut to remain as backup quarterback for a second season for the Las Vegas Raiders, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)
Mariota returning to Raiders after taking pay cut

By Josh Dubow Mar. 23, 2021 09:20 PM EDT

Sun illuminates the bust of Denver Broncos running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little late Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in the team's Ring of Fame plaza outside Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Little, who was the franchise's sole star during years of struggles in the 1960s and 1970s, died at 78 from a rare form of cell cancer in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos 1/3/2021

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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 1 1902 — Michigan beats Stanford 49-0 in the first Rose Bowl. Neil Snow scores four touchdowns in a game that...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 08:20 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Gruden optimistic Carr can start for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Dec. 24, 2020 06:25 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) celebrates his score against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Dolphins move past Raiders in rebuilding process

By Josh Dubow Dec. 24, 2020 03:02 PM EST

Dolphins visit Raiders needing 2 wins to clinch playoffs

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 11:24 AM EST
MIAMI (9-5) at LAS VEGAS (7-7) Saturday, 8:15 p.m. ET, NFL Network OPENING LINE - Dolphins by 2 1/2 ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 31 1961 — Paul Hornung, on leave from the Army, scores 19 points to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 37-0 win over the New York Giants...

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) limps on the sidelines after a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Derek Carr upgraded to full participant for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Dec. 23, 2020 05:44 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger (7) tosses the ball as he leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Struggling Steelers in midst of historic collapse

By Josh Dubow Dec. 23, 2020 02:37 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) limps on the sidelines after a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Carr hopes to play for Raiders despite groin injury

By Josh Dubow Dec. 22, 2020 07:26 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Raiders in midst of another late-season collapse

By Josh Dubow Dec. 18, 2020 05:46 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Guyton (15) celebrates after wide receiver Tyron Johnson (83) scored a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Herbert's late-game heroics bode well for Chargers' future

By Joe Reedy Dec. 18, 2020 04:55 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) celebrates after tight end Darren Waller (83) scored a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Mariota's magic can't keep Raiders playoff hopes alive

By Josh Dubow Dec. 18, 2020 01:04 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Raiders lose QB Carr, fall in overtime to Chargers, Herbert

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 18, 2020 12:03 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Raiders QB Derek Carr leaves game with groin injury

Dec. 17, 2020 09:01 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) tosses the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders 12/17/2020

Dec. 17, 2020 08:32 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Jacobs, Brown, Abram questionable for Raiders vs. Colts

By Josh Dubow Dec. 11, 2020 04:51 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:12 PM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. ...