Matt Borelli

Matt Borelli covers the Oakland Raiders as a staff writer for Raiders Newswire and additionally writes about the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers for Lakers Nation and Dodger Blue, respectively. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
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Raiders Rumors: Brent Musburger To Become New Radio Play-By-Play Announcer

The Oakland Raiders have undergone wholesale changes, both on and off the field, in preparation of their relocation to Las Vegas for the 2020 NFL season. In addition to the coaching staff and roster shakeups that took place over the…

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NFL Network To Televise 3 Live Raiders Preseason Games

NFL Network revealed its television schedule for the month of August ahead of the beginning of Training Camp. It announced that a whopping 15 preseason games will be broadcast live on the station, including the first three Oakland Raiders contests.…

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Derrick Johnson Making Strong Impression On Raiders Teammates, Head Coach Jon Gruden

The Oakland Raiders entered the offseason with lingering questions at the middle linebacker position. After initial contract discussions with midseason acquisition NaVorro Bowman stalled, the organization turned its attention elsewhere on the free agent market. The Raiders, seeking a veteran…

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Raiders’ Derek Carr, Justin Ellis Excited About LeBron James Joining Lakers

The sports world was taken aback this week when NBA superstar LeBron James announced his intentions to depart the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time in his career and sign a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Many athletes…

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Raiders Rumors: Martavis Bryant Hasn’t Been Notified By NFL Of Potential Suspension For Substance Abuse

The Oakland Raiders have overhauled their roster from top to bottom under the guidance of head coach Jon Gruden, adding a plethora of offensive weapons to an existing core that features the likes of Derek Carr, Amari Cooper and Marshawn…

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Raiders Middle Linebacker Situation Contains In-House & Free Agent Options

With less than 100 days until opening kickoff, the Oakland Raiders will soon have an idea on what their 53-man active roster looks like...

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Raiders Made Much-Needed Upgrades On Defense In 2017 NFL Draft

The 2017 NFL Draft featured the deepest pool of talent in recent years and certainly did not disappoint in terms of excitement. There were plenty of surprises during the three-day period in Philadelphia, Penn. which saw many playoff-hopeful teams get better…

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Raiders 2017 Schedule Filled With Headliners In Oakland & Prime Time Road Matchups

The Oakland Raiders are coming off a stellar 12-4 season in which the team saw its first postseason action in 14 years...

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Las Vegas Relocation Provides Crucial Upgrades To Future Of The Raiders

At first glance, the Oakland Raiders' decision to relocate to Las Vegas in 2020 leaves another bad mark on the National Football League and...

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Raiders, Marshawn Lynch A Match Made In Heaven

With free agency well underway, the Oakland Raiders figure to be in the market for a veteran running back with physicality to complement a pair of smaller backs, Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington, in the backfield. The team could've simply re-signed former two-year…

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