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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) smiles after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 34-7 in an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. Brees broke the NFL record for career touchdown passes, surpassing Peyton Manning, and the all-time single game completion percentage as well. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NFL, Raiders both botched finale at Oakland Alameda Coliseum

Arnie Stapleton Dec. 17, 2019 02:39 AM EST

File-This Dec. 22, 2012, file photo shows Pittsburgh Steelers chairman emeritus Dan Rooney attending the unveiling of a marker commemorating the 40th anniversary of the "Immaculate Reception" at the sight of the catch on the Northside of Pittsburgh. In 2003, the NFL had three minority head coaches: future Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy, Herman Edwards and Marvin Lewis. In the 12 previous seasons, there had been six. Total. Considering that the majority of the players in the league 16 years ago were minorities, that imbalance was enormous. And disturbing. And, frankly, it was unfair. Paul Tagliabue, then the NFL commissioner, put together a committee that established the "Rooney Rule," which requires all teams with coaching and front office vacancies to interview minority candidates. The rule, long overdue, was named for Rooney, then president of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the overseer of that committee. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
NFL At 100: Rooney Rule has its positives and its faults

By Barry Wilner Dec. 06, 2019 12:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis, left, greets Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) before an NFL football game between the Raiders and the Chargers in Oakland, Calif. From his first career start in 2006 to some riveting comebacks and crushing defeats, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has had plenty of memorable experiences playing against the Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum. So there will be a bit of nostalgia when Rivers plays his final scheduled game there Thursday night, Nov. 17, 2019, when the Chargers (4-5) take on the Raiders (4-4) in a game crucial for both teams' playoff hopes. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Los Angeles Chargers at Oakland Raiders 10/15/2017

Nov. 06, 2019 01:48 PM EST

File-This Oct. 19, 2017, file photo shows Pro football hall of famer Willie Brown before an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs in Oakland, Calif. Brown, who provided the iconic play of the Oakland Raiders' first Super Bowl title, died on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. He was 78. The Raiders and Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Brown's death but did not reveal a cause. He had been dealing with cancer. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Hall of Fame cornerback Willie Brown dies at age 78

By Josh Dubow Oct. 22, 2019 03:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2015, file photo, Oakland Raiders fans watch during the second half of an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif. The south end zone sections, called The Black Hole, of Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum are known to have some of the rowdiest fans in American sports, face painters who dress up in evil costumes, often with spike-covered shoulder pads. The slow, agonizing demise of the Oakland Raiders will continue for at least one more season. There will be one more "final" home game at the Oakland Coliseum, Dec. 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. There have been possible "final" home games for a few years now because the Raiders have essentially had one foot out the door since 2015, when they joined with the AFC West rival Chargers in a failed attempt to build a stadium in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
NFL At 100: Raiders' slow exit from Oakland painful for fans

By Bernie Wilson Aug. 11, 2019 10:29 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2017, file photo, Oakland Raiders fans watch from the Black Hole section of Oakland Alameda County Coliseum during the first half of an NFL preseason football game between the Raiders and the Seattle Seahawks in Oakland, Calif. The slow, agonizing demise of the Oakland Raiders will continue for at least one more season. There will be one more "final" home game at the Oakland Coliseum, Dec. 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. There have been possible "final" home games for a few years now because the Raiders have essentially had one foot out the door since 2015, when they joined with the AFC West rival Chargers in a failed attempt to build a stadium in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
NFL At 100: Raiders' slow exit from Oakland painful for fans

By Bernie Wilson Aug. 09, 2019 04:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders offensive guard Gabe Jackson (66) and teammates stretch during the NFL football team's minicamp in Alameda, Calif. The Raiders are concerned about the status of starting right guard Jackson after he injured his leg in a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams. Jackson went down early in the session Thursday, Aug. 8, when someone rolled into his leg. Jackson was then taken off the field on a cart and owner Mark Davis went into the locker room shortly after that for almost 15 minutes. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
AP source: Raiders OL Jackson out 8 weeks with knee injury

By Josh Dubow Aug. 08, 2019 06:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 4, 2019, file photo, construction cranes surround the football stadium under construction in Las Vegas. The $1.9 billion stadium being built in Las Vegas for the relocated NFL Raiders team is being named for Allegiant Travel Co. Officials made the announcement Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, during a ceremony marking installation of the final steel beam for the roof of the 65,000-seat indoor stadium just off the Las Vegas Strip. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Raiders in spotlight as NFL preseason begins

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2019 12:55 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley takes part in a drill during NFL football training camp Monday, July 29, 2019, in Napa, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Staying healthy big key for Raiders' Gareon Conley

By Michael Wagaman Jul. 30, 2019 05:47 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws during the NFL football team's minicamp Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Alameda, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Raiders picked to be featured on 'Hard Knocks'

By Josh Dubow Jun. 11, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) works out with his teammates during an official team activity, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the NFL football team's headquarters in Alameda, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Carr back for 6th year as Raiders QB after offseason rumors

By Josh Dubow May. 21, 2019 06:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Donald Penn (72) sits on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins,in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Raiders cut ties with Penn on Saturday, March 16, 2019, after signing Trent Brown to the richest contract ever for a tackle earlier in the week and drafting two tackles in the first three rounds last year. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Raiders release OL Donald Penn

By Josh Dubow Mar. 16, 2019 06:27 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown, center, holds his jersey beside coach Jon Gruden, left, and general manager Mike Mayock during an NFL football news conference Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Alameda, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Vegas-bound Raiders spending big for final season in Oakland

By Josh Dubow Mar. 15, 2019 04:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, fans watch during the first half of an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. The Coliseum Authority approved a lease agreement on Friday, March 15, 2019, to keep the Raiders in Oakland for at least one more season. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Board approves Raiders lease to remain in Oakland in 2019

By Josh Dubow Mar. 15, 2019 01:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2017, file photo, fans watch during the first half of an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. A lease agreement to keep the Raiders in Oakland for at least one more season will be voted on this week. The Coliseum Authority has scheduled a vote for Friday, March 15, 2019, on a lease with the Raiders for 2019 with an option for 2020. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Raiders deal to stay in Oakland for 2019 set for vote Friday

By Josh Dubow Mar. 12, 2019 01:10 PM EDT

Raiders making progress on completing Coliseum lease for '19

By Josh Dubow Feb. 25, 2019 05:43 PM EST
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Raiders are making progress toward completing a lease to keep the team at the Oakland Coliseum for at least one more season. ...

Raiders have talks about returning to Coliseum for 2019

By Josh Dubow Feb. 12, 2019 08:15 PM EST
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Raiders have had their first talks about returning for one final season in Oakland since the city filed suit over the team's planned move...

FILE - This June 15, 2016, file photo shows AT&T Park from an overhead view as the San Francisco Giants play the Milwaukee Brewers during a baseball game in San Francisco. The Oakland Raiders are in talks with the Giants about playing their home games next season at Oracle Park, formerly known as AT&T Park. A person with knowledge of the negotiations said Sunday night, Feb. 3, 2019, the two sides are in discussions, but no deal has been reached. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because nothing has been finalized. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
AP Source: Raiders in talks with Giants over sharing stadium

By Josh Dubow Feb. 04, 2019 01:26 AM EST

New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski arrives for a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
The Latest: Rams have a practice at Falcons' facility

Jan. 30, 2019 07:18 PM EST

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers a question during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Lots of questions for Goodell, not a lot of answers

By Barry Wilner Jan. 30, 2019 04:47 PM EST