#las-vegas-raiders

#las-vegas-raiders

Although sources close to Davis say he has no intention to sell his majority stake, the vote would mean that if and when Davis, or his heirs, did decide to sell, Durban, a limited partner, would have the option to buy the club. Owners would then have to approve Durban as the new controlling owner, per league rules.

After the loss of the Warriors, Raiders and A's, Oakland sports fans needed a win. In the last 12 months, we've gotten more than that: a baseball championship, an ice skating champion, and three new sports teams, inspired by the success of the Oakland Roots and Ballers to make a home in Oakland.

History also worked against the 49ers besides Maxx Crosby's exorbitant price, which the Raiders got in first-round draft picks the next two years from the Baltimore Ravens. The 49ers, from what I've researched, have never traded for a player from the Raiders, who did acquire Cedrick Hardman from the Niners' defensive line in 1980.

Front Office Sports reported on Tuesday that the A's, who have had issues getting a ballpark going in their future home city, have been rebuffed in attempts to register "Las Vegas Athletics" with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This is reportedly the second failed attempt to trademark the new name, something that initially bewildered experts. "The examiner is taking this very literally," trademark attorney Josh Gerben told FOS.

The Oakland A's last played baseball in this city over a year ago, but the franchise still holds both a potential ownership stake in the Coliseum and the decisive ability to reject groups that seek a longer residency there. It is an uncomfortable arrangement that comes at a turning point for the Coliseum property, where lucrative private events could bring an end to live sports played at the iconic stadium.

One of the biggest weaknesses the Patriots tried to improve, and seemed to until injuries plagued the defense, was their pass-rushing group, and unfortunately, that will remain a top need going into the 2026 offseason. That's why the possibility that the Raiders could trade away Maxx Crosby has become a fixation for New England fans, but it's looking less likely as the weeks go on.

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to hire Mike McCoy as the assistant head coach under Klint Kubiak, sources told ESPN. McCoy was recently an offensive assistant turned interim head coach for the Tennessee Titans after the team fired Brian Callahan in October. McCoy brings a ton of experience to the first-time head coach Kubiak's staff. He spent four seasons as the Los Angeles Chargers' head coach (2013-2016).

Now the question is where the Raiders head next under the direction of owner Mark Davis, minority owner Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek. Davis said in a statement that Spytek would work with Brady to find the next coach. Together, they will guide football decisions with a shared focus on leadership, culture, and alignment with the organization's long-term vision and goals, Davis said.

The Las Vegas Raiders are promoting run game coordinator/defensive line coach Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Leonard worked closely last season with Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby, whose future in Las Vegas remains uncertain. Leonard joined the Raiders in 2023 after spending one season as the Baltimore Ravens outside linebackers coach. Prior to Baltimore, Leonard spent three years (2019-21) with the Miami Dolphins, where he held multiple positions during his tenure.

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is expected to become the Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator barring a change of heart, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington on Tuesday night. McDaniel has informed other teams that they are out of the running for his services and he is meeting with the Chargers Tuesday night, sources said. McDaniel will replace Greg Roman, who was fired as offensive coordinator two days after the Chargers' 16-3 playoff loss to the New England Patriots.

Ricky Pearsall Jr. is back in uniform and active for the 49ers' NFL divisional playoff game today against the Seattle Seahawks. Also active is Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold, who was late getting out for warmups with fellow quarterbacks Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe. Inactives for the 49ers included safety Ji'Ayir Brown, a starting safety who missed practice all week with a hamstring strain. He'll be replaced by Marques Sigle, a rookie who had eight tackles in 40 snaps in the 49ers' wild-card win over Philadelphia.

Quarterback Josh Allen produced an outstanding performance in a 27-24 win, his rushing touchdown with 64 seconds remaining proving decisive as the Bills intercepted Trevor Lawrence for the second time on the subsequent drive, their defense frustrating the Jags through the air despite struggling once again to stop the run. Allen went 28/35 (a completion rate of 80%) for 273 passing yards and a touchdown, while adding 33 yards and two scores on the ground.