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Raiders could face sanctions for tampering claim

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 05:07:27 +1900

Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis has received a formal letter from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell informing him the franchise is subject to penalties for tampering accusations against the New England Patriots, ESPN's Chris Mortensen confirmed.

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A Closer Look Inside Oakland Raiders HQ

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 15:55:00 +1900

I made my way towards the back of Rickey's Sports Theater and Grill in San Leandro, California. I had been receiving mysterious e-mails for several weeks now, all leading up to this encounter with a source who claimed he knew the secrets of Raiders HQ. I spotted my contact seated at a table eating beer battered onion rings and drinking Lagunitas Copper Ale, an excellent choice. I knew I was in good company. "I would be eating the wings but you know, first of all they're from Buffalo and second, they're messy as all get out," my source remarked. The waitresses at Rickey's wasted no time. I ordered a Jack n' Coke and a refill for my new friend. "John Herrera would never betray Al Davis. That is Raider sacrilege. He's not the leak at Raiders HQ," my source dove head first into the topics at hand. I have to admit, I have given my initial theory more thought and sort of regret pinning the leak on Herrera simply because he seemed like the obvious choice. Why would loyal Team Al guys talk to ...

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Packers' Rodgers to start despite injured shoulder

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 15:48:13 +1900

A sprained right shoulder won't keep Aaron Rodgers from starting for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen is reporting.

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Rams reportedly fire coach Linehan

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:35:25 +1900

The St. Louis Rams (0-4) have fired coach Scott Linehan, according to ESPN.com's Chris Mortensen.

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