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Denver Broncos cornerback Michael Ojemudia (23) forces a fumble by Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Raiders miss playoffs for 3rd season under coach Jon Gruden

By Josh Dubow Jan. 04, 2021 06:05 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) celebrates with teammates after running in for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:16 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a reception against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
TE Darren Waller closes in on Tim Brown's Raiders record

By Josh Dubow Jan. 01, 2021 04:12 PM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) misses a pass in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Raiders, Broncos jockeying for draft position, not playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 31, 2020 04:59 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) speaks with head coach Jon Gruden during the second half of an NFL football game Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Another late-season collapse keeps Raiders out of playoffs

By Josh Dubow Dec. 28, 2020 05:36 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

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, right, celebrates his touchdown pass to Henry Ruggs III during the second half an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Gruden focuses on Raiders execution rather than Jets blunder

By Josh Dubow Dec. 07, 2020 06:08 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 5 1924 — Red Green of the Hamilton Tigers scores five goals in a 10-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1971 —...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:14 PM EST
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 05:27 PM EST
Nov. 29 1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series. 1934 — The Detroit Lions play their...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, talks with assistant coach Jon Embree during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)
Winning division year after no playoffs commonplace in NFL

By Josh Dubow Sep. 09, 2020 03:06 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

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Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 1994, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) runs for short yardage against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVIII action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The NFL became a truly booming business in the 1990s, with multi-billion-dollar TV contracts, expansion to 30 teams, and a late-decade wave of new stadiums. Players began to pick up a bigger share of the wealth, with the dawn of unrestricted free agency. The results on the field were largely dominated by the NFC, with Smith and the Cowboys, Steve Young and the San Francisco 49ers, and Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers enjoying the most success. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan, File)
NFL at 100: Cowboys took control in the '90s as sport grew

By Dave Campbell Nov. 08, 2019 07:15 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) celebrates a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 09:26 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs past Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
The Latest: RB Aaron Jones having career day for Packers

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 01:22 PM EDT

Bears-Raiders Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 12:01 PM EDT
CHICAGO (3-1) vs. OAKLAND (2-2) in London Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE _ Bears by 5 RECORD VS. SPREAD _ Chicago 2-2,...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, middle, scores ahead of Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman, left, during the first of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: Fitzgerald moves into 2nd all-time in catches

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 12:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Oakland, Calif. Waller, whose career has been hampered by substance abuse issues, had seven catches for 70 yards and proved to be a matchup nightmare for Denver's defense. Denver takes on the Raiders on Sunday. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
TE Darren Waller provides rare bright spot for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Sep. 25, 2019 07:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 1981, file photo Oakland Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch (21) hugs quarterback Jim Plunkett (16) as the Raiders lined up for a team picture before a workout in the Superdome in New Orleans. Branch, one of the Raiders’ career-leading receivers who won three Super Bowls, has died. He was 71. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
Former Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch dead at age 71

Aug. 04, 2019 10:17 AM EDT

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown warms up during an official team activity at the NFL football team's headquarters in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, May 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Gruden challenges Antonio Brown during Raiders offseason

By Josh Dubow May. 29, 2019 03:26 AM EDT