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Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 30-Oct. 6

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 30 1916 — The Boston Braves snap the 26-game winning streak of the New York Giants with an 8-3 victory in the second game of a doubleheader. ...

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels talks with quarterback Derek Carr (4) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans never trail in keeping Raiders winless with 24-22 win

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 25, 2022 04:24 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) falls down next to Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders face challenge in stopping Titans RB Derrick Henry

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 23, 2022 04:47 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans' Derrick Henry, right, rushes past Buffalo Bills' Christian Benford during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Raiders visit Titans in matchup of winless teams

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:02 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is sacked by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders feel urgency to improve, get 1st win

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 21, 2022 08:28 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Chandler Jones provides the right vibe for Raiders teammates

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 15, 2022 08:47 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) reacts after he was sacked by the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Cardinals, Raiders look to shake off 0-1 starts

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 04:38 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams, left, scores a touchdown against Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Raiders confident target distribution will balance out

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 14, 2022 08:15 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) leaps over the pile to score a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 14, 2022 02:12 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams, left, scores a touchdown against Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Adams' strong debut not enough for Raiders in opener

By Josh Dubow Sep. 12, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DeAndre Carter celebrates after scoring against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Herbert throws 3 TD passes, Chargers beat Raiders 24-19

By Joe Reedy Sep. 11, 2022 07:31 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Coach McDaniels pleased with Raiders' opening roster

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 31, 2022 06:10 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) practices during NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Belichick's Patriots take reps against McDaniels' Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 23, 2022 05:43 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, speaks with line judge Daniel Gallagher (85) during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Patriots improved, but still face questions entering 2022

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 10:20 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels watches the team warm up before an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 20, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New coach, addition of Adams biggest moves for Raiders

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 10:04 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins linebacker Duke Riley (45) tackles Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the first half of a NFL preseason football game, Saturday, August 20, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
RB Kenyan Drake says Raiders plan to release him

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 22, 2022 08:48 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots offensive lineman Cole Strange (50) takes part in drills with offensive lineman Trent Brown, left, at the NFL football team's practice facility in Foxborough, Mass., on May 23, 2022. After a seven-game win streak late in 2021, the Patriots saw a quick end to their season in the wild-card round. They addressed some holes at receiver and on the offensive line this offseason, but the unit as a whole will be undergoing a transition after former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left to coach Las Vegas. Defense is also in the spotlight entering training camp as the Patriots look to replace cornerback J.C. Jackson, who left in free agency. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
O-line, secondary in spotlight as Patriots enter camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 12:12 PM EDT

Sandra Douglass Morgan, left, speaks beside Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis during a news conference announcing Morgan as the new president of the Raiders NFL football team Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders set to open 1st training camp under McDaniels

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:10 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warms up during practice at the NFL football team's practice facility Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders say system changes don't make them 'Patriots West'

By W.g. Ramirez Jun. 09, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

FILE - Dave Ziegler, of the Denver Broncos NFL football team, poses Aug. 4, 2011, in Englewood, Colo. As a first-time general manager, Ziegler knows his tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders will be judged heavily on how well he handles the draft. (AP Photo/File)
Raiders head into drafts with no picks until 3rd round

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:56 PM EDT