Oakland Raiders

Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall was asked a lot about Asomugha. Marshall didn't play in the season opener because of an NFL suspension for repeated arrests. And if the Broncos want to involve Marshall, chances are they'll have to ...

By bpaterson@sacbee.com (Bill Paterson) Four American River Water Polo Club standouts have signed with major collegiate women's water polo programs, reports director Rafael Ruano. Rio Americano's Blair Moody, a USA Junior National Team member, has signed with USC, where she will join Raiders graduate and current Trojan Kri...

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) But Shanahan, now in his 13th season as Denver Broncos head coach, is sweet on Nnamdi Asomugha. Raiders interim head coach Tom Cable expects with Marshall and Royal together, Denver won't shy away from Asomugha. Quarterback JaMarcus Russell (ankle) and wide receiver Chaz Schilens (ankl...

Let's hope Shanahan doesn't drool when the Raiders are in town this weekend. By the way, Asomugha figures this is just a ploy by Shanahan. "He's coming after me," Asomugha said. *Cable said the team did try to find another tackle to ...

By slouey@sacbee.com (Sandy Louey) He wore a gray zip-up hoodie pulled up over his head, black pants and a black-and-white scarf or mask over his face. He also has been seen in a Oakland Raiders hoodie and a black beanie. The robber also has worn a faded denim jacket with a black beanie, police said.

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By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) So a day after a report that Jim Fassel, a former NFL coach and offensive coordinator with the Raiders, sent a handwritten letter to team owner Al Davis to pitch himself as the team's next head coach, Cable chose his words carefully Monday.

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) That sequence summed up yet another frustrating day for the Raiders in a 17-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Dolphin Stadium. Quarterback JaMarcus Russell connected with tight end Zach Miller to get down to the 3 on third and goal from the 19.

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) Fassel was the Raiders' offensive coordinator from 1990 to 1992 and spent time working with ex-coach Lane Kiffin in training camp this summer. Fassel's previous coaching job was with the Baltimore Ravens when he was fired as offensive coordinator during the 2006 season.

By pgutierrez@sacbee.com (Paul Gutierrez) I don't know," said former Raiders coach Tom Flores, a decidedly old-school coach with two Super Bowl rings as a head coach, a third as an assistant and a fourth as a backup quarterback who was anything but a fire-and-brimstone screamer. "It's getting harder and harder for that type of coac...

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) MIAMI – He's the head coach. He's the offensive-line coach. And he's calling the plays on offense. Interim head coach Tom Cable is doing a lot these days. It won't hurt that Cable expects to have running back Darren McFadden and quarterback JaMarcus Russell back.

Friday: Beat Davis 49-7. Highlights: Miles Freeman threw two touchdown passes for the Titans. 10. Pleas. Grove (8-2) Highlights: Jenner Long scored a 45-yard touchdown, the Raiders' only score. 19. Dixon (7-2) Highlights: Chet Corcos kicked a 22-yard field goal for the Broncos.

By jdavidson@sacbee.com (Joe Davidson) RANDALL BENTON rbenton@sacbee.com Coach Mike Alberghini has the Grant Pacers rolling – they have defeated their last three league opponents by a combined 205-0.No. 1 Grant Pacers (9-0, 4-0) vs. No. 9 Burbank Titans (7-2, 4-0) No. 12 Rio Americano Raiders (8-1, 4-0) vs. No. 2 Casa Roble Rams (9-0,...

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) Offensive Coordinator Greg Knapp not looking to happy on the sidelines in the second half. Oakland Raiders vs. Carolina Panthers, November 9, 2008 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Raiders losing 17-6.ALAMEDA – Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp's voice still is the one in t...

By jdavidson@sacbee.com (Joe Davidson) It's championship Friday in the Metro League and the Capital Athletic League as four ranked teams aim for a victory, a banner and a home game to open the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs. Folsom will find out what it is made of from here. It can still be a dream season, should the Bulldogs do some da...

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) ALAMEDA – The Raiders' top two quarterbacks are hobbled. Two bad toes have slowed the team's game-breaking running back. Still, the Raiders should be able to score. The only wide receiver with a reception Sunday was Javon Walker, who had two.

By pgutierrez@sacbee.com (Paul Gutierrez) Indeed, the silver lining in the Raiders' five-year-old black cloud has experienced each and every one of those losses. And yet, Nnamdi Asomugha is no Badluck Schleprock, sporting an eye patch and whistling "The Autumn Wind" as he backpedals past the graveyard. Not even if the Raiders cap...

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) Three of the Raiders' four interceptions put the Oakland offense in Carolina territory. But all the Raiders managed were two field goals by Sebastian Janikowski and an interception. The Raiders made sure Delhomme was never in rhythm. It'll take more than effort for these Raiders to win.

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) Injury update – Quarterback JaMarcus Russell sat out because of knee tendinitis that, according to Raiders radio play-by-play voice Greg Papa, had resulted in a bone bruise. Center Jake Grove (calf) and wide receiver Chaz Schilens (high ankle sprain) did not finish the game.

  USA - The Raiders have an NFL-low nine touchdowns this season and are averaging 7.3 points in Tom Cable's four games. • In another troubling trend, the Raiders ...

By jjones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) • Records: Raiders 2-6; Carolina 6-2. RAIDERS CORNERBACK RAIDERS THREE KEYS Raiders RAIDERS STATISTICS JaMarcus Russell 216 105 1,289 6 4 Javon Walker 13 169 1 13.0 RAIDERS SCHEDULE Sept. 8 Denver L, 41-14 Nov. 16 at Miami 10 a.m. Nov. 23 at Denver 1:05 p.m. Dec. 4 at San Diego 5:15 p.m.

By pgutierrez@sacbee.com (Paul Gutierrez) • Preseason pick: San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson. MVP • Preseason pick: New York Jets QB Brett Favre. Coach of the Year Super Bowl XLIII • Midseason pick: New York Giants over the Pittsburgh Steelers. • Preseason pick: Dallas Cowboys over the San Diego Chargers.

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) Cable emphatically stated there would be no purging of high-priced players, specifically wide receiver Javon Walker. Walker will make $12 million this season. For that price, the Raiders have 13 catches for 169 yards and a touchdown.

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) Raiders interim head coach Tom Cable said at his weekly news conference Monday the team hasn't fallen apart. But he admitted the pitiful effort against the Falcons inched the Raiders closer to implosion. On the defensive side of the line, the Raiders have given up more than 200 rushing yard...

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) Falcons receiver Roddy White (84) is tackled by Raiders defenders Michael Huff (24) and Gibril Wilson in the third quarter. Atlanta outgained Oakland 201-10 in net passing yards.OAKLAND – Raiders safety Gibril Wilson played for the Super Bowl champion New York Giants last season, so it m...

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones and Paul Gutierrez) OAKLAND – It was about a year ago that fans clamored for JaMarcus Russell to play. Not so much Sunday. By the third quarter of the Raiders' 24-0 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Oakland Coliseum, there were chants of "Walter! … Walter!" as in backup quarterback Andrew Walter.

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) Hall has come a long way in the Raiders' defense since he spent opening night slipping in coverage while Denver rookie Eddie Royal looked like an All-Pro against him. When the Raiders host the Falcons today at the Oakland Coliseum, Hall will be feeling better about his place in Oakland.

  USA - Why watch: The Raiders host the preseason AFC West favorites with an opportunity to show they can beat a good team, having squandered such a chance last ... Raiders scouting report Daily Review Online all 6 news articles

The Oakland Raiders will try to put the finishing touches on a perfect preseason on Thursday night, when Art Shell and company visit the Seattle Seahawks in the final tune-up for each team. Oakland fans that have suffered the team's combined regular season record of 13-35 over the past thr...