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WNBA

The Raiders Made Sure Mark Davis Didn’t Miss Anything

Lauren Theisen

Aaron Rodgers Needed Davante Adams

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Las Vegas Raiders

Samer Kalaf

Disgraced coach Jon Gruden speaks at an interview for the Little Rock Touchdown Club

Jon Gruden Emerges With A Sorry Excuse And Sorrier Haircut

Kalyn Kahler

Rays Week

Ray Guy Sure Punted A Lot!

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 01: Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis laughs while talking to Raiders general manager Mike Mayock during pregame warmups prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Mike Mayock Couldn’t Shed The Gruden Stink

The NFL’s Explanation Of That Raiders-Bengals Whistle Doesn’t Make Any Sense

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 09: Interim head coach/special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia of the Las Vegas Raiders smiles as the team warms up before their game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 9, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 35-32 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Case For Rich Bisaccia

Tom Ley

We Were So Close

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

A screenshot saying that the broadcast is ending

CBS Spares Selected Markets End Of Steelers-Ravens

Daniel Carlson #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates with teammates after kicking a game winning field goal to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana

The Raiders Ease By Their Longtime Nemesis, The End Of The Season

John Madden points to the sky after lighting a flame in the honor of Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis during halftime of their game against the Cleveland Browns at O.co Coliseum on October 16, 2011 in Oakland, California.

Only John Madden Could Have Lived John Madden’s Life

NFL Hastily Reorganizes Week 15

A Toyota RAV4 at left and a Chevrolet Corvette that were involved in a fatal accident are shown on November 2, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the Corvette was being driven by wide receiver Henry Ruggs III of the NFL Las Vegas Raiders when it hit the RAV4, killing a woman.

Henry Ruggs III Has To Live With This For The Rest Of His Life

Albert Burneko

Mark Davis, Big Backpack Guy

Jon Gruden’s Stout Son Will Soldier On

Laura Wagner

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks on before the Las Vegas Raiders play against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 4, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Jon Gruden’s Resignation Is Not Accountability

Media Meltdowns

In Hindsight, Maybe These Two Guys Shouldn’t Have Defended Jon Gruden’s Character On National TV

Head coach John Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders walks on the field before a game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium.

Jon Gruden’s Awful Emails Trumped All That Job Security

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Then-head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts during a game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.