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Super Bowl champion and former Pro Bowler Antonio Pierce is out of a job

Pierce pays the price for poor season with the Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders sacked head coach Antonio Pierce on Tuesday after his first full season in the job, the latest dismissal following the final week of the National Football League regular season.

US Sport • 08 Jan

Jude McAtamney is in Germany this week with the Giants

Chiefs unbeaten run and Germany game - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the tenth week of the 2024 NFL season, which gets underway tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Cincinnati Bengals to the Baltimore Ravens.

US Sport • 07 Nov 24

Davante Adams of the Las Vegas Raiders catches a touchdown pass from fellow wide receiver Jakobi Meyers

Calamitous Chargers lose heavily to Raiders in Vegas

Las Vegas Raiders chalked up six touchdowns before half-time as they cruised to a 63-21 win over AFC West rivals the Los Angeles Chargers.

US Sport • 15 Dec 23

The Raiders celebrated a first win over the Packers since 1987

Raiders record rare win over Packers

The Las Vegas Raiders ended their three-game losing streak as a last-quarter touchdown sealed a 17-13 win against the Green Bay Packers.

US Sport • 10 Oct 23

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield was playing his first game for his new franchise

NFL: Mayfield leads Rams to victory against the Raiders

Baker Mayfield orchestrated a remarkable 17-16 comeback victory for the Los Angeles Rams against the Las Vegas Raiders, despite only joining the team this week.

US Sport • 09 Dec 22

Kelce equalled the single game touchdown record for any Chiefs player

NFL: Kelce scores four TDs as Chiefs reel in Raiders

Patrick Mahomes threw for 292 yards, including four touchdown passes to tight end Travis Kelce, as hosts Kansas City Chiefs continued their mastery of the Las Vegas Raiders by holding on for a 30-29 victory.

US Sport • 11 Oct 22

Jon Gruden is taking on the NFL in a civil case

NFL files motion to dismiss Gruden lawsuit

Lawyers for the NFL have filed a motion to dismiss Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the league, calling the claims "baseless" in a Nevada court request.

US Sport • 20 Jan 22

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen completed 21 of 25 passes for 308 yards and five touchdowns

NFL: Bills and Bengals enjoy Wildcard wins

The Buffalo Bills thrashed the New England Patriots 47-17 on Wildcard Weekend, while the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-19 to clinch their first play-off win since 1991.

US Sport • 16 Jan 22

Josh Allen throws a touchdown pass to Dawson Knox

NFL: Saints suffer fourth straight loss, Cowboys beaten

Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a 31-6 win against the injury-hit New Orleans, who suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the NFL.

US Sport • 26 Nov 21

The offending emails were written during a stretch when Gruden was working for ESPN as an NFL commentator

Gruden quits Raiders after homophobic and racist emails

Jon Gruden resigned as the Las Vegas Raiders' head coach Monday night in the wake of further allegations of inappropriate emails.

US Sport • 12 Oct 21

Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates his touchdown

NFL: Chargers end Raiders' unbeaten start to the season

The Las Vegas Raiders' undefeated start to the season ended on Monday night courtesy of a trio of touchdown throws from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

US Sport • 05 Oct 21

Zay Jones celebrates scoring the the game-winning touchdown

NFL: Raiders beat Ravens in overtime thriller

A 31-yard touchdown pass from Derek Carr sealed a thrilling overtime win for the Las Vegas Raiders as they overcame the Baltimore Ravens 33-27 in the NFL on Monday night.

US Sport • 14 Sep 21

Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers dives into the end zone

NFL: Chargers sneak victory over Raiders in overtime

Justin Herbert scored on a one-yard plunge with 1:29 remaining in overtime as the visiting Los Angeles Chargers dealt a severe blow to the Las Vegas Raiders' playoff hopes with a 30-27 victory.

US Sport • 18 Dec 20

Allegiant Stadium will host this season's Pro Bowl

NFL: Saints fall to Raiders in Sin City

The Las Vegas Raiders celebrated their debut in their new home city with a 34-24 comeback win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night.

US Sport • 22 Sep 20

Las Vegas Raiders