Corey Hansford

Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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NFL News: Lions DT Ndamukong Suh Fined $100k For Illegal Hit

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is notorious for being one of the dirtiest players in the NFL. While most acknowledge his ability and consider him as one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL, his emotions have continually…

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NFL Week 1 Preview: Oakland Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts

Week 1 of the NFL regular season is finally upon us and the scheduling gods did not do the Raiders any favors by having them travel to Indianapolis to face the Colts in their season opener. The Colts shocked everyone…

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Raiders News: Darren McFadden Says He Owes Raiders ‘Fantastic Season’

  Expectations for the Oakland Raiders this season are very low, but if there is one player who is capable of putting up amazing numbers on offense this season it is running back Darren McFadden. McFadden has shown flashes that…

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NFL News: NFL Warns Teams Not To Fake Injuries

There has been a lot of talk this week about the practice of defensive players faking injuries in order to slow down fast-paced offenses. Brian Urlacher, formerly of the Chicago Bears, recently admitted that former his former teammates used to…

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Raiders News: Terrelle Pryor To Start Season Opener vs. Colts

It was expected, after the Raiders traded two draft picks to the Seattle Seahawks, that Matt Flynn would assume the starting quarterback position for the Oakland Raiders. After some less than stellar play, and some impressive performances from the competition,…

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Raiders News: Raiders Cut P Kluwe, Marquette King Will Start

The Raiders finalized their 53-man roster on Saturday and one of the major releases announced was that of fourth round pick, quarterback Tyler Wilson. But another important cut was that of punter Chris Kluwe. The release of Kluwe means that first…

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Raiders News: Menelik Watson Named Opening Day Starter At LT

When stalwart left tackle Jared Veldheer went down with a torn triceps, a season that was already expected to be a rebuilding one for the Oakland Raiders, got even tougher. Veldheer is arguably the best player on the Raiders roster…

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NFL News: NFL, Retired Players Reach $765 Million Settlement

Much has been made recently, of the rise of concussions in the NFL. There have been numerous rule changes to protect defenseless players from extreme hits to the head in order to combat the issue, but former players who are…

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NFL Preseason Week 4 Preview: Oakland Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks

For most NFL teams, the fourth preseason game means very little. A couple of series for the starters maybe and lots of time for the young guys fighting in their last audition for a chance to make the final 53-man…

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NFL News: 49ers Defend Looney’s Low Hit, Vikings Not Buying It

One of the biggest storylines to come out of this week of NFL preseason games was the injury to Minnesota Vikings DT Kevin Williams. San Francisco 49ers Guard Joe Looney cut low to block Williams, hyperextending Williams' knee. The NFL…

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