Las Vegas Raiders beat writer @reviewjournal. Boxing/basketball coverage, too. Former NBA beat writer @sfchronicle. Minneapolis native and @mndailynews alum.
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Raiders are activating Dont’e Thornton Jr. from injured reserve to the 53-man roster, a league source tells the Review-Journal.
League source confirms @Schultz_Report’s report: Raiders are releasing Jonah Laulu.
Sam Gordon retweeted
Re: WBO Jr. Welterweight (140 lbs.) Division
Please be advised that the WBO World Championships Committee has unanimously resolved to order the commencement of negotiations between WBO Jr. Welterweight World Champion Shakur Stevenson and WBO #1 World-Rated Contender Raymond Muratalla, in fulfillment of the outstanding mandatory championship obligation.
The parties shall have 20 days to reach terms, pursuant to WBO Regulations.
This determination reaffirms our institutional commitment to the consistent enforcement of mandatory championship obligations, competitive fairness, & the integrity of our World Championships.
The formal negotiation order notice will be issued shortly. #WBO #BeltsMatter @WorldBoxingOrg @ShakurStevenson @GarciaBoxing
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We have designated WR Jack Bech for return/returned to practice from Reserve/Injured
Kubiak said the Raiders don't have a timeline for Fernando Mendoza's first start as he continues developing: "Kirk is playing really well and we're in the hunt."
Speaking to reporters at the team facility, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak says Kirk Cousins will start Sunday against the New York Jets. Said Las Vegas needs to better support him, in part by stopping the run and better running the ball.
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The @Raiders lost a fourth straight game Sunday in which they surrendered at least 30 points, and one of the defensive leaders says some mistakes will no longer be ignored.
STORY: lvrj.com/post/3905252
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Coach Klint Kubiak said he didn’t consider playing Fernando Mendoza as the @Raiders trailed the Rams, but added, “I think at this point, we’re thinking about everything.”
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Cousins on eventually ceding his post to Mendoza: “Nothing changes in the sense that if I’m not the best option, I don’t want to be out there either. … I’m going to go out there and give him a great example to learn from until he does go out there eventually.”
Raiders were 3 of 14 on third-down attempts and Kirk Cousins said “it was a combination of factors.” Lamented his fourth-down incompletion to Jalen Nailor.
“Felt like that ball should’ve been thrown better to him.”
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Kubiak on the pass protection: “You can’t win in this league having to throw it as much as we’re throwing it. We’ve got to be more competitive in the game early so that you can be balanced. But there’s no balance in playing from behind.”
Kubiak on the Raider rushing defense: “They’re moving the ball on us way too well. I’ve got to go look at the tape.”
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said he did not consider turning in the second half to Fernando Mendoza at quarterback. When asked about when he starts thinking about the future of the franchise, Kubiak said “I think at this point, we’re thinking about everything.”
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Raiders fall to 3-4 with a 35-21 loss. Wasn't that close. Defense torched a fifth straight week. Las Vegas outrushed 199-48 as Matthew Stafford throws three first-half scores. Kirk Cousins with second-half scores to Tre Tucker and Ashton Jeanty en route to 295 passing yards.
Raiders stall in the red zone and get a 36-yard field goal from Gay with 4:11 to play to trail 35-21.
Meticulous possession covers 70 yards and 12 plays for the Rams, who cap it with a 4-yard scoring run from Blake Corum. Raiders down 35-18 with 6:34 to play.
Cousins with the play-fake and strike Jeanty for a 15-yard touchdown with 13:12 to play. Nifty over-the-shoulder grab. Two-point try no good and the Raiders trail 28-18.
Stafford throws a bit off target to Colby Parkinson, who deflects the football to Nakobe Dean. Pick sets the Raiders up at the opposing 34-yard line at the 14:44 mark.
Tre Tucker gets six for the Raiders, winning on a deep outbreaker, catching a pass from Cousins and juking a defender for a 37-yard score. Also had a 41-yard snag to ignite the drive. Two-point try no good and the Raiders trail 28-12 with 14:51 to play.