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• Raiders introduce Allen

  January 31, 2012 2:51 AM

  ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - Dennis Allen preached passion and discipline as he was formally introduced as the new head coach of the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders held a news conference for Allen on Monday and those two themes were repeated often by the first-time head coach. Oakland hired the 39-year-old... more »

• Raiders and Allen putting final touches on new contract

  January 26, 2012 2:52 AM

  ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders are finalizing a deal with Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to make him their new head coach. A person familiar with the process said Wednesday that the contract is in the process of being completed. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because... more »

• Broncos' Allen agrees to be Raiders head coach

  January 25, 2012 1:30 AM

  ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders reportedly will hire Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen as their new head coach. Fox Sports and ESPN reported Tuesday night that the sides were still working out final details but an agreement had been reached. The Raiders have not confirmed the hiring.... more »

• Tebow 2-1 as a starter

  November 8, 2011 1:57 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Tim Tebow is not a prototypical NFL passer and may never become one. So, the Denver Broncos used an unorthodox approach with their unconventional quarterback. The Broncos confounded the Oakland Raiders with the same system that Tebow operated so successfully at the University of Florida the... more »

• Raiders will honor Davis Sunday

  October 12, 2011 2:07 AM

  ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders will honor Hall of Fame owner Al Davis at their first home game since his death last weekend. Raiders CEO Amy Trask said Tuesday that the team will "honor and pay tribute" to Davis throughout Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. There... more »

• Oakland Raiders kicker charged with assault

  September 17, 2011 4:41 PM

  WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (AP) - The Contra Costa Times reports that Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski has been charged with assaulting a woman a year ago in Walnut Creek. According to court records obtained by the newspaper, the woman said the 33-year-old player used force against her on Sept. 24,... more »

• Jackson off to better start than last four Raiders coaches

  September 14, 2011 2:46 AM

  ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - Hue Jackson talked about building the Oakland Raiders into a bully ever since getting the head coaching job nearly eight months ago. With 190 yards rushing behind a bruising offensive line, five sacks and a defensive front that held Denver to 38 yards rushing, consider it... more »

• Broncos still remember last year's blowout loss to Oakland

  September 8, 2011 2:21 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Try as they might, the Denver Broncos can't shake the memories of the Oakland Raiders' last visit. The 59-14 loss to their archrivals last Oct. 24 is among the low points in the franchise's 52-year history. With the Raiders opening up the 2011 season at Mile... more »

• Orton remains Broncos starter

  December 16, 2010 1:02 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton says he's sore but not injured and insisted, "I don't have a dead arm," when asked about his poor play the last two weeks. Orton has gone from a prolific passer to a pedestrian one in losses at Kansas City and... more »

• Can the Broncos bounce back in London?

  October 26, 2010 1:43 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Denver Broncos pledged to do some deep thinking after a demoralizing and disconcerting 45-point loss to their archrival. They have a short week to fix and forget an embarrassing defeat that saw the Oakland Raiders set a franchise record for points in a 59-14 rout Sunday.... more »

• Asomugha provides tough challenge for Broncos

  October 21, 2010 2:17 AM

  ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha is used to going long stretches of games without seeing any action. Denver won't give him that luxury. Broncos coach Josh McDaniels said Wednesday he'll instruct quarterback Kyle Orton to be aware of where Asomugha is on the field but has... more »

• Broncos set sights on Raiders

  October 21, 2010 1:56 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - After a brutal month-long stretch that left them bruised, battered and 2-4, the Denver Broncos turned their attention to the middling AFC West with the Oakland Raiders on tap this weekend. They're not exactly exhaling. The Raiders (2-4) may have issues in the offensive backfield, but... more »

• Broncos promote Martindale to Defensive Coordinator

  January 28, 2010 3:18 PM

  Coach Josh McDaniels has promoted linebackers coach Don Martindale to defensive coordinator, replacing Mike Nolan, who left for a similar job with the Miami Dolphins. Martindale joined McDaniels' staff last season after spending five years in that same role with the Oakland Raiders. Martindale, 46, who is known... more »

• Frye gets start Sunday against Broncos

  December 17, 2009 1:47 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Charlie Frye will start at quarterback over former starter JaMarcus Russell when the Oakland Raiders visit the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Coach Tom Cable said in a conference call with Denver media on Wednesday that Russell will be his No. 2 quarterback, with the newly signed J.P.... more »