Will Compton
FILE - UFC President Dana White attends the ceremonial weigh-in for a UFC mixed martial arts event in Elmont, N.Y., July 15, 2022. UFC President Dana White is selling slap fighting as the next big thing in combat sports, putting his money and the resources of one of the world's foremost mixed martial arts organizations behind the Power Slap League. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Energy fills UFC Apex in Vegas for Dana White's Power Slap 1

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 12, 2023 10:21 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Career start No. 127 the biggest of them all for Derek Carr

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 06, 2022 02:40 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Dallas Goedert, right, makes a catch while Washington Football Team's Jeremy Reaves defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles put 12 on COVID-19 list with playoff spot in hand

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2022 05:42 PM EST

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Carlson FG gives Raiders 16-14 win vs COVID-ravaged Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2021 08:26 PM EST

Browns CB Greg Newsome misses Raiders game with concussion

Dec. 20, 2021 03:42 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Along with a long list of players and their coach out because of a COVID-19 outbreak, the Cleveland Browns will also be without starting cornerback...

Pass rushers at top of Titans' free agency shopping list

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:42 PM EST
TENNESSEE TITANS (11-6) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: OLB/DE Jadeveon Clowney, WR Corey Davis, DL DaQuan Jones, TE Jonnu Smith, LB Jayon Brown...

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich stands on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 01:20 PM EST

Titans activate 3-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern off IR

Nov. 28, 2020 02:45 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have activated three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern and cornerback Tye Smith from injured reserve, and...

Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) prepares to intercept a pass from Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, not visible, intended for wide receiver Devin Duvernay (13) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Banged-up Titans lean on next man up before Colts' rematch

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 25, 2020 05:11 PM EST

The Michael Jordan statue stands in front of an I Voted banner on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in the atrium of the United Center, transformed for the first time into a super voting site in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Voting, activism replace practice, games in US sports world

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 03, 2020 06:43 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Henry scored two touchdowns as the Titans won 42-16. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 12:32 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Goodell: Forfeits possible for NFL virus protocol violations

By Teresa M. Walker And Barry Wilner Oct. 05, 2020 09:25 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Tennessee Titans at Minnesota Vikings 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 01:18 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, right, talks with special teams coach Craig Aukerman during NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Coaches around the NFL aren't quite sure what they'll get starting Thursday night when the 2020 season kicks off. The pandemic led to the league and players agreeing to limit potential exposure by wiping out all four preseason games, and that took away the ability to hone timing for special teams. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool, File)
No preseason games could mean sloppy start for special teams

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 07, 2020 12:05 PM EDT

Rodney Johnson of Chesapeake, Va., sits in his truck outside FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Monday, July 13, 2020. The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday that it will drop the "Redskins" name and Indian head logo immediately, bowing to decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Americans. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Post-Redskins, Washington has long road toward new name

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 14, 2020 03:39 PM EDT

Raiders get head start on upgrades to defense

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:48 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Daryl Worley, S Karl Joseph, DE Benson Mayowa, LB Will Compton, RB DeAndre Washington...

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs with the ball as Denver Broncos inside linebacker Todd Davis (51) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos beat Raiders 16-15 to keep rival from playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 29, 2019 08:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019. file photo, Denver Broncos offensive tackle Jake Rodgers (69) looks to block an Arizona Cardinals player during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Denver. The Denver Broncos could be relying on a jumbled offensive line this weekend in the regular season finale against Oakland. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Broncos can end Oakland's run as an NFL city with win Sunday

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 26, 2019 04:48 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr scores against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oakland Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 05:55 PM EST

A sign reads "The End" on top of the Raider Nation Bus before the start of an NFL football between the Oakland Raiders and the Jacksonville Jaguars game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. The game is the final scheduled Raiders game in Oakland. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland Raiders 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 02:24 PM EST