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Miami Dolphins v Las Vegas Raiders

Jon Gruden Can’t Explain Why He Sent A Racist Email About DeMaurice Smith

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Chris Thompson

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Impressive Bolts Victory Delayed By Impressive Bolts

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Here Is A Play That I Hate

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Raiders owner Mark Davis in his booth at the game.

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Mark Davis Celebrates Raiders’ Victory While Looking Like Thanos In Miami

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Before It All Got Silly, Derek Carr Kept His Cool

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Ray Ratto

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders leaves the field after the Las Vegas Raiders defeat the Baltimore Ravens 33-27 in overtime at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Same Raiders Stupid, New Raiders Outcome

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Albert Burneko

UCLA v Stanford

Mark Davis’s House Is The World Capital Of Sadness

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Drew Magary

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 14: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts to the crowd during warmups before a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 20-7. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Las Vegas Raiders

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Carl Nassib’s Coming Out Isn’t A Beginning Or An End

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Barry Petchesky

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 15: Carl Nassib #94 of the Las Vegas Raiders flexes during warmups before a game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 37-12. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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