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Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts scratches his head on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Philly Special gives way to QB quagmire for Doug Pederson

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 05, 2021 02:15 AM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone argues a call with side judge Dyrol Prioleau (109) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
On Football: NFL coaching carousel about to start spinning

By Barry Wilner Dec. 25, 2020 02:38 PM EST

Marv Marinovich, former USC football captain, dies at 81

Dec. 04, 2020 06:37 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marv Marinovich, who captained Southern California’s national championship football team in 1962 and famously employed his strength and...

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Chiefs aim for payback for Raiders' victory lap on Sunday

By Dave Skretta Nov. 18, 2020 03:12 PM EST

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, NFL vice president Troy Vincent speaks to the media during an owners meetings in Key Biscayne, Fla. When the Rooney Rule was adopted by the NFL in 2003, Vincent was in his 12th of 15 seasons as an outstanding defensive back. He was soon to become the president of the NFL Players Association, an impactful position he held for four years. He joined the league office in 2010 as vice president of player engagement, and by 2014 Vincent was in charge of NFL football operations. Vincent, who is Black, had made great strides in the sport. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
NFL develops 7-point mobility plan for diversity hiring

By Barry Wilner Nov. 17, 2020 04:31 AM EST

Los Angeles Dodgers fans celebrate on Sunset Blvd. after watching the broadcast of Game 6 of the baseball World Series in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 and won the World Series. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Rams want to join Lakers, Dodgers on LA's championship run

By Greg Beacham Oct. 28, 2020 08:55 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Speedy WRs help Carr bring back vertical game to Raiders

By Josh Dubow Oct. 15, 2020 04:04 PM EDT

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Patrick Mahomes shows off his scrambling ability

By Josh Dubow Sep. 23, 2020 02:59 AM EDT

The Las Vegas Raiders kick off to the New Orleans Saints to start an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Column: Big night for Las Vegas Raiders, their new hometown

By Tim Dahlberg Sep. 22, 2020 09:45 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, right, speak with quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Raiders open Las Vegas stadium with 34-24 win vs Saints

By Josh Dubow Sep. 21, 2020 11:35 PM EDT

CORRECTS TO $2 BILLION, NOT 1.9 BILLION AS ORIGINALLY SENT - FILE - In this July 22, 2020, file photo, the sun sets behind Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders football team, in Las Vegas. The NFL is opening in Sin City, something even the bookies in this gambling city would never have bet on happening. But on Monday night, Sept. 21, 2020, the gamble pays off when the Raiders meet the New Orleans Saints in the opening game of the glittering $2 billion stadium that Raiders owner Mark Davis dubbed the Death Star.(AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Raiders ready for big opening act on Las Vegas Strip

By Tim Dahlberg Sep. 18, 2020 01:04 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) prepares to throw a pass during an NFL football training camp practice Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Henderson, Nev. The Raiders play the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 13.(AP Photo/John Locher, Pool, File
Raiders look to boost scoring with more dynamic playmakers

By Josh Dubow Sep. 09, 2020 07:45 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis speaks to his players during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Owner Mark Davis welcomes Raiders to their new Vegas home

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 21, 2020 07:22 PM EDT

FILE - This May 6, 1999 file photo shows Hollywood Park Inc. CEO R.D. Hubbard listening during a news conference at the Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood, Calif. Hubbard, who bred, owned and raced thoroughbred and quarter horses, and was an influential executive in the racing industry, has died. He was 84. Hubbard died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at home with his wife Joan Dale at his side in Palm Desert, about 115 miles east of Los Angeles, according to Shaun Hubbard. His grandson told The Associated Press that he had been in declining health. (AP Photo/ Damian Dovarganes, file)
R.D. Hubbard, horse racing breeder, executive, dies at 84

By Beth Harris Apr. 30, 2020 06:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State cornerback Damon Arnette (3) celebrates after an interception during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Indianapolis. The Las Vegas Raiders selected Arnette with the 19th pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 23. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Raiders draft WR Henry Ruggs 12th, Damon Arnette 19th

By Josh Dubow Apr. 23, 2020 09:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 1970, file photo, Gene UpShaw poses when he was playing left guard for the Oakland Raiders. Al Davis found one of the key building blocks for the Raiders at overlooked Texas A&I University when he drafted Upshaw 17th overall in 1967. Upshaw became a stalwart at left guard on Oakland's overpowering line, helping the franchise win two Super Bowl titles on the way to the Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/File)
Raiders' draft history ranges from Upshaw to Russell

By Josh Dubow Apr. 21, 2020 01:59 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes arrives with his teammates for Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Marlins Park in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Column: Super Bowl streak ends at age 89 for Izenberg

By Tim Dahlberg Jan. 28, 2020 05:16 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, right, and Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott get together following an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. The Bills won 17-10. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Column: Black coaching hires still at dismal level in NFL

By Tim Dahlberg Jan. 08, 2020 02:36 AM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is met by Gorilla Nilla in "The Black Hole" at the end of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Raiders close out Oakland tenure with late-game collapse

By Josh Dubow Dec. 15, 2019 09:30 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
NFL This Week: Round 1 of Texans-Titans' AFC South showdown

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 12, 2019 11:42 PM EST