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After a successful 2007, Lane Kiffin looks to continue improving in his second year, to do so the Raiders have tough decisions to make on both sides of the ball.

The Oakland Raiders start anew, from the coach to the QB, JaMarcus Russell while the Denver Broncos add beef and toughness to their defense.

The 2007 Oakland A's may be in trouble. They lost their best hitter and top starter to free agency. Their new lineup is made up of aging vets and career underachievers.

The trade for Matt Holliday could help turn around Oakland's baseball team, but more moves must follow to revitalize the once-dominant franchise.

The Oakland Raiders pull off a major upset, crushing the Denver Broncos, 31-10.

Oakland stuns its one-time Super Bowl rival in a 31-24 performance.

Finishing 16-1, the 1976 Oakland Raiders are often called the best Raider team in history.

Adding to world drama of 1980, the NFL's Oakland Raiders made noise in the courtroom and on the playing field.

Interesting similarities exist between the past and present Oakland Raiders.

The Oakland Raiders used to be a proud franchise. However, for the past few years, all they have done is lose. The problem starts at the top.

Jason Giambi's new one-year, $5.25 million contract will bring the slugger back to Oakland for the first time since 2001. Does this make the A's favorites in the AL West?

Gio Gonzalez radiates enough energy to run a small rollercoaster at an amusement park. If he was a battery, he'd be durable and last years longer than the pink bunny.

The Raiders need a quarterback, but can they afford to pass on Calvin Johnson, the draft's best player? Its a classic debate between need and the best available player.

Brad Kilby took the mound as a starter in the major leagues for the first time in Oakland's final game of the season. He pitched two scoreless innings and was taken out.

Al Davis, owner of the Oakland Raiders, has always been in the limelight and is known for questionable decisions.

21-year-old JaMarcus Russell was selected by the Oakland Raiders with the number one overall pick in the draft. Raider Nation looks to Russell as the team's savior.

A television broadcast of the World Series at Candlestick Park in San Francisco quickly became a live news report of an earthquake.

The Oakland A's Might Consider Moving Out Of Norhern California Talks For New Stadium in Freemont collapse

Less than 24 hours after division rival Milwaukee acquired C.C. Sabathia, the Cubbies struck back by landing Oakland's ace.

N.F.L. Union Chief and former Oakland Raiders offensive guard Gene Upshaw died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2008 at age 63 from pancreatic cancer.

Philadelphia acquired right-handed starting pitcher, Joe Blanton from Oakland on Thursday for three minor leaguers.

Oakland defeats Denver 34-20 to win their second straight divisional game.

The Buffalo Bills barely escape with a 24-23 victory.

According to David Wells, Crabtree's cousin and adviser, "Michael just wants fair market value." However, with no professional experience, is he entitled to more money?

Billioanire developer Ed Roski proposes new NFL stadium in City of Industry for a Los Angeles team

Inside Profiles and Rankings for each of the five best general managers in Major League Baseball.

The Oakland Raiders improve to 2-2 while Miami falls to 0-4.

Peyton Manning improves to 2-2 vs Raiders with 21-14 win.

The Raiders win in Kansas City for the first time since 9/11.

Rickey Henderson's long and storied career should earn him a ticket to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Here is a look at the past 42 Super Bowls, including scores and MVPs.

Well-maintained fitness trails offer Central Maine residents and area visitors outdoor recreational opportunities along the scenic Kennebec and Messalonskee rivers.

America, our time has come ... to make some NFL predictions, that is.

The 1973 World Series pitted two similar teams in a riveting showdown that went seven games. The Mets won only 82 games, but were built for a short series.

At the All-Star break, three teams are in the race in the American League West while one is already looking ahead to next year.

Four teams will do battle in the American League West, a division that has been dominated by the Angels in recent years.

While Cal Ripken and Tony Gwynn celebrate at Cooperstown, two other baseball stars are watching their Hall of Fame hopes fade.

California has the best clothing optional resorts in the USA, with plenty of choice for familes, couples and gays, including Palm Springs andnear the Mexico border

The Philadelphia Eagles marked the second day of the 2008 NFL free agency period by signing another impact player to their defensive squad

Every NFL draft has its surprises and miscalculations. This year's first pick may be one of the biggest blunders in many years.

IUPUI men's basketball coach Ron Hunter went barefoot on the sidelines Thursday night to help send footwear to children in Africa.

The building where Margaret Mitchell lived when she wrote "Gone with the Wind" offers a glimpse of her extraordinary life and showcases memorabilia from the classic film.

Analysis of the 2007 Draft, see who this year's biggest winners were in the first round.

After a week where the world turned upside down, things should be back to normal this week in the NFL. A wild week 10 kicks off in the NFL with plenty to offer

Turkeys are nervous this time of year, and some NFL coaches may be as well. Poor play from teams like Buffalo, Cleveland, and Washington could create coaching vacancies.

Injuries play a key factor in several games this week, but the real story is the grapple for the wild card berths in both conferences.

With Christmas on the calendar, the NFL looks to host a weekend of exciting games with seeding implications for the NFL playoffs.

As week four approaches, look for the good teams to put distance between themselves and the also-rans in their division and conferences.

With a quarter of the schedule in the books, some teams are licking their wounds, while other teams are flying high.

The leaves leaves are changing, and there's still a lot up for grabs in the NFL. Teams on the outside of the playoff picture will need to try to get in the mix.