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FILE - UFC President Dana White attends the ceremonial weigh-in for a UFC mixed martial arts event in Elmont, N.Y., July 15, 2022. UFC President Dana White is selling slap fighting as the next big thing in combat sports, putting his money and the resources of one of the world's foremost mixed martial arts organizations behind the Power Slap League. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Energy fills UFC Apex in Vegas for Dana White's Power Slap 1

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 12, 2023 10:21 AM EDT

FILE - Allegiant Stadium is shown during the second half of the Pro Bowl NFL football game between the AFC and the NFC, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. All eight skills competitions for the Pro Bowl were announced Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, by the NFL. Five of the events will be Feb. 2 at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center, the headquarters for the Las Vegas Raiders and will be televised but not open to the public. The rest are Feb. 5 at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, and tickets are on sale for that day. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)
NFL infuses Pro Bowl with points system, flag football

By Mark Anderson Feb. 04, 2023 03:24 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Major changes expected for Raiders' defense this offseason

By Mark Anderson Jan. 11, 2023 06:54 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) during the second half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Chiefs hope to continue dominance of Raiders

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 06:26 PM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) throws a pass during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. Stidham called getting the opportunity to start his first NFL game “a dream come true” even if the circumstances weren't ideal and the opponent Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers, owns the league's top defense. Stidham takes the place of Derek Carr, whose nine-year era likely ended Wednesday, Dec. 28, when he was benched for the final two games by Raiders coach Josh McDaniels. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Raiders QB Jarrett Stidham has NFL 'dream come true'

By Mark Anderson Dec. 29, 2022 08:16 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DeAndre Carter (1) misses a pass on fourth down to turn the ball over on downs, as Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) covers, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Las Vegas. The Raiders won 27-20. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Dolphins, Chargers meet trying to bolster playoff standing

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2022 06:41 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) celebrates his sack with defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Sacks finally come for Raiders pass rusher Chandler Jones

By Mark Anderson Dec. 06, 2022 03:45 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett (7) celebrates his game-winning two-point conversion against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals 25-24. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Chargers hope to continue recent success against Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 03:21 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs past Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Raiders defensive line hopes to build on recent progress

By Mark Anderson Nov. 30, 2022 09:07 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Raiders show signs of life after consecutive road victories

By Mark Anderson Nov. 28, 2022 08:25 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah carries against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Seahawks looking for rebound from untimely losing streak

By Tim Booth Nov. 28, 2022 07:30 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates as he scores the game-winning touchdown during overtime of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Jacobs caps huge day with TD in OT, Raiders beat Seahawks

By Tim Booth Nov. 27, 2022 07:57 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Tariq Woolen (27) reacts after an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Seahawks happy to be home for a while, set to host Raiders

By Tim Booth Nov. 25, 2022 04:32 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Tariq Woolen (27) reacts after an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Seahawks return from bye and host struggling Raiders

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 04:19 PM EST

FILE -Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp Friday, July 29, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. Broncos running back Javonte Williams is using his downtime as he recovers from an injured right knee to feed his other passion: helping foster kids.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Javonte Williams spotlights foster kids while rehabbing knee

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 23, 2022 04:01 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp (24) tackles Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) during the second half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Kupp among 32 players nominated for sporstmanship award

Nov. 22, 2022 01:41 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs against Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Josh Jacobs key to opening up short-handed Raiders offense

By Mark Anderson Nov. 21, 2022 08:32 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes against Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos aren't making necessary halftime adjustments

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 21, 2022 07:57 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) runs against Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos waive Gordon after another fumble leads to a loss

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 21, 2022 06:29 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams responds to a question during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Hackett hands off play-calling duties, Broncos still sputter

By Pat Graham Nov. 20, 2022 10:12 PM EST