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Golf’s Grass League Takes a New Step With Las Vegas Team

Golf’s Grass League Takes a New Step With Las Vegas Team

Las Vegas is the newest market to invest in the potential of par-3 primetime golf. The Grass League, a high-stakes competition featuring professional and amateur golfers in a team format.

Brock Bowers News / HITC / April 27
One No. 1 Pick, one north star: How Brock Bowers became the Raiders’ draft focus

One No. 1 Pick, one north star: How Brock Bowers became the Raiders’ draft focus

The Las Vegas Raiders picked up Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick, held off on drafting a wide receiver until the sixth round, and passed on tight ends altogether.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 27
Way too early Las Vegas Raiders 53-man roster projection: John Spytek improved the team significantly for 2026

Way too early Las Vegas Raiders 53-man roster projection: John Spytek improved the team significantly for 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders have a much better team coming in 2026 than they did this time last year, and a big reason why is the 2026 NFL draft The Las Vegas Raiders are almost ready to wrap up their minicamps, and training camp has started.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 27

Projecting the Raiders' Depth Chart After the Draft by Position

On paper, the Las Vegas Raiders have manufactured an impressive offseason that has rapidly increased the talent that is their roster. Las Vegas fielded one of the worst rosters in the National Football League for much of the past few seasons.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 27
Biggest winners and losers on the Raiders after Las Vegas comes away from the 2026 NFL Draft as a much better team

Biggest winners and losers on the Raiders after Las Vegas comes away from the 2026 NFL Draft as a much better team

The Las Vegas Raiders had one heck of an NFL Draft, but there are some losers, and there are certainly some winners. The Las Vegas Raiders nailed their draft class.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 27
One Word for Every Raiders Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

One Word for Every Raiders Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders are celebrating their draft class as they enter a new era of the organization after drafting Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 27
NFL DB coach has concerning intel on Raiders’ Jermod McCoy’s knee

NFL DB coach has concerning intel on Raiders’ Jermod McCoy’s knee

The NFL’s journey of the newly acquired Raiders’ player Jermod McCoy took an unexpected turn when the process began. Initially projected to be a mid-first-round pick, the standout cornerback from Tennessee saw his stock plummet just days before the draft due to a series of medical concerns.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 27
3 biggest questions the Las Vegas Raiders are still asking themselves after nailing the 2026 NFL Draft

3 biggest questions the Las Vegas Raiders are still asking themselves after nailing the 2026 NFL Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders grabbed a pretty good rookie class in the 2026 NFL Draft, but there are still some important questions that need to be asked. The Las Vegas Raiders had one of the best drafts in the NFL.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 27
3 Takeaways from Raiders 2026 Draft

3 Takeaways from Raiders 2026 Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft was a highly anticipated event for the Las Vegas Raiders, as it provided them with an opportunity to land their franchise quarterback.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 27
Report updates if Raiders are serious about Cousins, Mendoza decision

Report updates if Raiders are serious about controversial Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza decision

Previously, Raiders GM John Spytek and HC Klint Kubiak strongly suggested that they would like Mendoza to spend a significant amount of time learning about life in the NFL while serving as a backup for Cousins.

True-or-false for the 2026 NFL Draft: How will Jeremiyah Love, Fernando Mendoza, David Bailey and others fare in their rookie seasons?
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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 26
Raiders’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

Raiders’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

The Raiders’ 2026 NFL Draft picks reveal something that has eluded the Silver and Black for years: direction. Armed with the No. 1 overall pick and a roster riddled with structural flaws, Las Vegas didn’t hesitate.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 26
Nick Saban’s high praise for Raiders’ new quarterback Fernando Mendoza proves Las Vegas made the right decision

Nick Saban’s high praise for Raiders’ new quarterback Fernando Mendoza proves Las Vegas made the right decision

The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza, and he’s one of the smartest players in the entire NFL Draft. The Las Vegas Raiders have drafted their 2026 rookie class, and every pick they made was pretty good.

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The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
 The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
 The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
 The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
 The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 26
Raiders way too early 2027 Mock Draft: Las Vegas finds a way to get an elite player at the position they didn’t address in 2026

Raiders way too early 2027 Mock Draft: Las Vegas finds a way to get an elite player at the position they didn’t address in 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders could use the 2027 NFL Draft to really take that next jump and become a playoff team. The Las Vegas Raiders significantly improved through the 2026 NFL Draft.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 26
Drafting Stukes, Johnson Completely Reshapes the Raiders' Safety Position

Drafting Stukes, Johnson Completely Reshapes the Raiders' Safety Position

The Las Vegas Raiders have had an outstanding offseason, addressing nearly every one of their needs. In actuality, they did. The Raiders' front office used free agency and the NFL Draft to add talent to every single position group on its roster.

Henry Ruggs News / Total Pro Sports / April 26
Henry Ruggs’ Prison Salary Revealed — You Won’t Believe How Much Money The Ex-Raiders WR Is Making In ‘The Slammer’

Henry Ruggs’ Prison Salary Revealed — You Won’t Believe How Much Money The Ex-Raiders WR Is Making In ‘The Slammer’

Henry Ruggs’ prison salary has been revealed following his transfer to a Nevada facility, not far from where he played home games. Ruggs was making around $4.17 million a year on his rookie deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 26
Breaking Down the Raiders' Draft: Starters, Sleepers and Long-Term Bets

Breaking Down the Raiders' Draft: Starters, Sleepers and Long-Term Bets

The Las Vegas Raiders had a solid draft, finding talent at multiple positions of need. The Raiders' draft haul addressed depth and added talent to their roster that should develop into contributors early in Klint Kubiak's tenure as head coach.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 26
The Draft Cost These 2 Raiders Their Jobs

The Draft Cost These 2 Raiders Their Jobs

This year's draft was more important for the Las Vegas Raiders than any other in recent memory, as they needed to exit this process with foundational pieces that would turn around the organization's fate in short order.

Arizona Wildcats News / Dice City Sports / April 26
Raiders load up on Day 3 picks, add competition and speed for camp

Raiders load up on Day 3 picks, add competition and speed for camp

The Raiders did not treat Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft like clean-up duty. Instead, they treated it like roster-building, using six picks to add competition in the secondary, speed to the offense, and a run-stopping body inside.

Tyree Wilson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 25
Trade: Raiders Trading EDGE Tyree Wilson To Saints

Trade: Raiders Trading EDGE Tyree Wilson To Saints

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Raiders are trading former first-round EDGE Tyree Wilson to the Saints.  The Raiders have acquired a 2026 fifth-round pick (150th overall) from the Saints in return for a 2026 seventh-round pick (219th overall) and Wilson.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25
Raiders Acquire 101st Pick, Draft Jermod McCoy

Raiders Acquire 101st Pick, Draft Jermod McCoy

The fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft kicked off with a trade on Saturday. The Raiders acquired the 101st pick from the Bills and selected Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 24
Mendoza keeps it simple after No. 1 pick: earn it

Mendoza keeps it simple after No. 1 pick: earn it

Fernando Mendoza’s first Raiders news conference Friday afternoon sounded like a quarterback who already knows the quickest way to lose a locker room in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / April 24
NFL Draft: 5 steals the Raiders can’t afford to miss on Day 2

NFL Draft: 5 steals the Raiders can’t afford to miss on Day 2

Night one is over. Night two is where drafts are won. After a first round full of surprises from other NFL teams—some welcome, some head-scratching—the Silver and Black now hold the 36th pick with a loaded board still in front of them.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 24
Mendoza sees himself as Brady 'underdog' despite different draft experiences

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza sees himself as Tom Brady 'underdog' despite different draft experiences

While their springtime experiences went much differently, Mendoza nevertheless sees a bit of Brady in himself.

QB Fernando Mendoza now able to do even more good for the world after getting drafted No. 1 by Raiders
Curt Cignetti keeps winning as Fernando Mendoza goes No.1 overall in 2026 NFL Draft
Fernando Mendoza sends first official message as a Raider
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Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 23
QB Fernando Mendoza now able to do even more good for the world after getting drafted No. 1 by Raiders

QB Fernando Mendoza now able to do even more good for the world after getting drafted No. 1 by Raiders

It's a good thing quarterback Fernando Mendoza didn't quit football when he was in fourth grade. 

Fernando Mendoza sends first official message as a Raider
Fernando Mendoza's ceremonial first pitch was a little bit wild
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John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / April 23
The Raiders have a plan but GM John Spytek has no margin for error

The Raiders have a plan but GM John Spytek has no margin for error

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek has created something substantial. Now, don’t ruin it. Spytek has had one of the more quietly impressive offseasons in the AFC West.

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