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Hall of Famer Gil Brandt, who helped build Cowboys into āAmericaās Team,ā dies at 91
Read full article: Hall of Famer Gil Brandt, who helped build Cowboys into āAmericaās Team,ā dies at 91Gil Brandt, overshadowed by coach Tom Landry and general manager Tex Schramm as part of the trio that built the Dallas Cowboys into āAmericaās Teamā in the 1970s, has died.
Hall of Famer Gil Brandt, who helped build Cowboys into āAmericaās Team,ā dies at 91
Read full article: Hall of Famer Gil Brandt, who helped build Cowboys into āAmericaās Team,ā dies at 91Gil Brandt, overshadowed by coach Tom Landry and general manager Tex Schramm as part of the trio that built the Dallas Cowboys into āAmericaās Teamā in the 1970s, has died.
Justices won't revive Oakland's lawsuit over loss of Raiders
Read full article: Justices won't revive Oakland's lawsuit over loss of RaidersThe Supreme Court has rejected Oaklandās last-ditch effort to revive an antitrust lawsuit against the National Football League over the Raidersā move to Las Vegas in 2020.
Tony Boselli leads class of 8 Pro Football Hall of Famers
Read full article: Tony Boselli leads class of 8 Pro Football Hall of FamersThe Pro Football Hall of Fame ended several long waits and voted linebacker Sam Mills, defensive back LeRoy Butler, offensive lineman Tony Boselli, and defensive linemen Bryant Young and Richard Seymour into the Hall.
Chiefs aim for payback for Raiders' victory lap on Sunday
Read full article: Chiefs aim for payback for Raiders' victory lap on SundayKansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches play against the New York Jets in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. When he's not in the pressure cooker of an NFL sideline, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid is about as mild-mannered as it gets. The sight of the Las Vegas Raiders doing a victory lap around Arrowhead Stadium in their caravan of buses after ending the Chiefs' 13-game win streak last month? For his part, Gruden didn't want any part of discussing the victory lap ahead of Sunday's rematch in Las Vegas. They were the bad guys and that's how we looked at them.āAfter their victory lap around Arrowhead Stadium last month, that's how a lot of Chiefs fans look at them now.
NFL using 7-point mobility plan for diversity hirings
Read full article: NFL using 7-point mobility plan for diversity hiringsWhen 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 was soon to become the president of the NFL Players Association, an impactful position he held for four years. Yet he knows the Rooney Rule, designed to advance opportunities for minorities in such areas as coaching and front office positions, hasn't been having the desired effect. Vincent makes note of the dozens of people who have pushed for diversity in the 17 years since the Rooney Rule was adopted.
Raiders open Las Vegas stadium with 34-24 win vs Saints
Read full article: Raiders open Las Vegas stadium with 34-24 win vs SaintsLas Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Darren Waller (83) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)LAS VEGAS ā Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders delivered a performance worthy of their fancy new home. Carr threw three touchdown passes and the Raiders gave their new fans in Las Vegas plenty to celebrate even if they werenāt allowed in the stadium by beating the New Orleans Saints 34-24 on Monday night. Las Vegas converted 10 of 17 third downs and also went for it successfully twice on fourth down. Alec Ingold recovered for Las Vegas and Carr threw a 1-yard TD to Waller on fourth down to give the Raiders their first lead of the game at 24-17.