John Madden, Hall of Fame Coach and Broadcaster, Dies at 85
The league says John Madden died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning and did not provide a cause.
Oakland Raiders
Tommie Smith to return to Mexico City to light Raiders torch
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) – Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith will return to Mexico City to light the torch honoring late Raiders owner Al Davis before Oakland plays Houston in an NFL game. Smith will make his second trip back to Mexico City since he famously raised his black-gloved fist with bronze medalist John Carlos as a sign of black power…
Casino industry leaders back Las Vegas stadium proposal
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) – Heavy hitters in Nevada’s casino industry are going to bat for a project backed by one of their competitors, saying a proposed NFL stadium and a convention center expansion in Las Vegas are game-changing opportunities that Nevada lawmakers shouldn’t pass up. Steve Wynn of Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren and Caesars Entertainment…
