Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports Rooker sparks offense but Oakland fails to capitalize The Oakland Athletics hung tough again, but saw their two-game winning streak come to an end with a 4-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Esteury Ruiz got the game started off right, by reaching base on an Orlando Arcia error. Ruiz stole second to up his major league leading total to 28, but … [Read more...] about A’s drop finale to Braves 4-2
Archives for May 2023
Report: Shannon Sharpe is leaving Undisputed
When Skip Bayless left ESPN for FS1, Fox paired him with Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe. Sharpe is now leaving their morning show, Undisputed. Via Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post, Sharpe and Fox Sports have reached a buyout that will result in Sharpe leaving the show and the network. His podcast, [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Shannon Sharpe is leaving Undisputed
Wednesday open thread
Jimmy G | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images 102 days until the season starts. … [Read more...] about Wednesday open thread
Silver Minings: Raiders fans voted among NFL’s best
Raiders fans | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Well, of course Like we didn’t know this. The Las Vegas Raiders have one of the best fan bases in the NFL. Well, of course. In a recent survey by Sidelines.io, the Raiders were voted as the sixth best fan base in the league I know, I know. it’s low, but still, it’s cool to be recognized. The Dallas Cowboys were voted as the best … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: Raiders fans voted among NFL’s best
Raiders undrafted free agency: Meet Drake Thomas
Drake Thomas | Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images North Carolina State linebacker has a lot of spunk We’re continuing to look at some of the Las Vegas Raiders’ undrafted free agents. Let’s get to know linebacker Drake Thomas of North Carolina: Small-ish: This is a big reason why he went undrafted. He is undersized at 5-foot-11, 228 pounds. Shrine Game success: Like … [Read more...] about Raiders undrafted free agency: Meet Drake Thomas