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FILE - Oakland Raiders coach John Madden stands on the sideline during an NFL football game in October 1978. Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 2021, the league said. He was 85. The NFL said he died unexpectedly and did not detail a cause. (AP Photo, File)
Pivotal game for Colts, Raiders could have playoff impact

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 10:10 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders cling to playoff hopes with 17-13 win over Denver

W.g. Ramirez Dec. 26, 2021 07:18 PM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio meets with reporters following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Raiders begin picking up the pieces with trip to Denver

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:22 PM EDT

Denver Broncos cornerback Michael Ojemudia (23) forces a fumble by Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Raiders miss playoffs for 3rd season under coach Jon Gruden

By Josh Dubow Jan. 04, 2021 06:05 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) speaks with head coach Jon Gruden during the second half of an NFL football game Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Another late-season collapse keeps Raiders out of playoffs

By Josh Dubow Dec. 28, 2020 05:36 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) runs to score a touchdown against Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Dolphins stun Raiders 26-25 to move step closer to playoffs

By Josh Dubow Dec. 26, 2020 11:32 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Raiders in midst of another late-season collapse

By Josh Dubow Dec. 18, 2020 05:46 PM EST

A Los Angeles Chargers fan looks on before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Chargers say goodbye to temporary home by hosting Raiders

By Joe Reedy Dec. 19, 2019 05:40 PM EST

Raiders-Chargers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 05:28 PM EST
OAKLAND (6-8) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-9) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE —Chargers by 6½ ...

Oakland Raiders fans in "The Black Hole" watch their team walk off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars n Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Gruden: NFL apologized for blown call in Raiders loss

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2019 06:38 PM EST