After Week 1 loss, Raiders take step back offensively but still mange to win in Week 2ALAMEDA, Calif. — For all the encouraging signs the Oakland Raiders found in a season-opening loss, there were almost as many discouraging ones in a Week 2 win. Raiders LG Robert Gallery expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with broken bone in left legALAMEDA, Calif. — Oakland Raiders right guard Robert Gallery is expected to miss four to six weeks after undergoing surgery on a broken bone in his left leg. Turner: Chargers not as good as fans, media think they should beSAN DIEGO — Whether he’s trying to deflect criticism of his play-calling or delivering some kind of pre-emptive strike, coach Norv Turner has a message for fans — the San Diego Chargers aren’t as good as outsiders think they are. Oakland hands Cleveland eighth straight loss with 11-4 routOAKLAND, Calif. — Adam Kennedy had three hits and drove in three runs to help the Oakland Athletics match their season high seven-game win streak, defeating the Cleveland Indians 11-4 on Sunday. Ellis moves atop franchise homer list for 2B in Oakland’s 8-4 win over ClevelandOAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland’s Mark Ellis homered to break the franchise record for second baseman and the Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 8-4 on Saturday to extend their winning streak to six games. Oakland stays hot behind Anderson’s career-high 10 strikeouts in win over ClevelandOAKLAND, Calif. — Brett Anderson pitched six shutout innings and had a career-high 10 strikeouts, Nomar Garciaparra added two hits and an RBI and the Oakland Athletics stayed hot with a 2-1 win over the slumping Cleveland Indians on Friday night. Tomlinson to miss Chargers’ home opener against Ravens due to sprained ankleSAN DIEGO — LaDainian Tomlinson has been ruled out of the San Diego Chargers’ home opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday due to a sprained ankle, just the second time the star running back will miss a start due to injury in his brilliant nine-year career. Kurt Suzuki’s 3-run homer powers Oakland Athletics to 5-2 win over Cleveland IndiansOAKLAND, Calif. — Kurt Suzuki hit a three-run homer and the Oakland Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 5-2 on Thursday night. Raiders’ newest addition hopes to do better after full week of practiceALAMEDA, Calif. — Richard Seymour’s debut with the Oakland Raiders went far better than anyone could have hoped considering the five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman was with his new team less than 48 hours. Murphy didn’t sleep much after losing TD, then game to San DiegoALAMEDA, Calif. — Louis Murphy didn’t get much sleep following Oakland’s season-opening loss to San Diego on Monday night. Chargers’ comeback win tempered by injuries to offensive linemen Hardwick, VasquezSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers go into their home opener against Baltimore with concerns on the offensive line after center Nick Hardwick and rookie right guard Louis Vasquez were hurt in Monday night’s win at Oakland. Rivers leads two late TD drives to give Chargers 24-20 win over RaidersOAKLAND, Calif. — Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers opened the season doing what they do best: beating the Oakland Raiders. Oakland, San Diego offenses struggle in third quarter, stay tied at 10OAKLAND, Calif. — The San Diego Chargers drove into Raiders territory midway through the third quarter but Oakland’s Michael Huff intercepted a pass by Philip Rivers and the teams did little else on offense and remained tied at 10 after a sloppy third quarter Monday night. Chargers kick late field goal to tie Raiders at 10 at halftimeOAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland’s Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 37-yard field goal with 40 seconds left in the second quarter and Nate Kaeding answered with a 47-yarder 5 seconds before halftime as the Raiders and San Diego Chargers headed into halftime tied at 10 on Monday night. Bush runs for TD to give Raiders 7-0 lead over Chargers after first quarterOAKLAND, Calif. — Michael Bush ran 4 yards for a touchdown and the Oakland defense made several key plays to stymie San Diego and take a 7-0 lead over the Chargers after the first quarter Monday night. Raiders look to avoid another prime-time flop when they open season against ChargersOAKLAND, Calif. — When the Oakland Raiders were last under the bright lights of prime-time football, they were on the losing end of a 34-7 score to the San Diego Chargers. Seymour breaks silence, says he’s excited to be a Raider after being ‘blindsided’ by tradeALAMEDA, Calif. — Richard Seymour ended his five-day sit out and will join the Oakland Raiders on Saturday, saying he was initially “blindsided” by the trade from the New England Patriots. Report: Raiders send Seymour warning letter as he fails to report following tradeALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders reportedly sent defensive lineman Richard Seymour a letter giving him until Tuesday to report to the team or face a possible season-long suspension. Cardinals, Bengals avoid blackouts for opener while Raiders receive extensionALAMEDA, Calif. — Fire up the backyard grill and flip on the TV, Bengals and Cardinals fans. You can see your team’s game at your own home this Sunday. NFL 2009: Raiders counting on QB JaMarcus Russell to emerge as team leader in year 3OAKLAND, Calif. — The days of babying JaMarcus Russell on his journey from No. 1 overall pick to NFL franchise quarterback have ended for the Oakland Raiders. Raiders give Morris starting center job over SateleALAMEDA, Calif. — Chris Morris liked his chances of becoming the Oakland Raiders starting center this season, even as he practiced with the team’s backups nearly all of training camp. Raiders waiting for Seymour to report following trade from PatriotsALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders re-signed defensive tackle William Joseph on Thursday while Richard Seymour remained a no-show four days before the team’s season opener. Raiders say Seymour needs to work out issues with Patriots before trade is finalizedALAMEDA, Calif. — Five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Richard Seymour did not report to the Oakland Raiders on Monday, a day after being acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots. Scott Hairston hits first career grand slam in A’s 5-2 win over MarinersOAKLAND, Calif. — Scott Hairston took advantage of a second chance. Ichiro took advantage of the second pitch. Mariners star Ichiro Suzuki doubles for his 2,000th hitOAKLAND, Calif. — Ichiro Suzuki has lined the second pitch of Seattle’s game at Oakland down the right-field line for a double and his 2,000th career hit. Cliff Pennington hits home run to help the Athletics beat the Mariners 9-5OAKLAND, Calif. — Cliff Pennington overshadowed Ichiro’s three-hit night with one big blast of his own. Ichiro moves closer to historical achievement in Mariners’ win over A’sOAKLAND, Calif. — Jose Lopez homered, Ichiro Suzuki took another step toward baseball history and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 on Friday night. Mariners’ Snell wins fourth straight start backed by three two-run homersOAKLAND, Calif. — Bill Hall, Franklin Gutierrez and Kenji Johjima each hit two-run homers to help Ian Snell win his fourth straight start, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 7-4 Thursday night. Griffey game for playing in 2010 for Seattle if the situation is right for both sidesOAKLAND, Calif. — Ken Griffey Jr. sure seems like someone who wants to stick around the Seattle Mariners for another season. Powell grand slam enough to power Oakland past Kansas City 10-4OAKLAND, Calif. — Landon Powell hit his first career grand slam to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 10-4 Wednesday. Callaspo, Davies lead Royals past Athletics 4-3 for first win of year at ColiseumOAKLAND, Calif. — Alberto Callaspo hit a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth, Kyle Davies struck out six and won consecutive starts for the first time all season and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Tuesday night. Raiders Pro Bowl cornerback to wear cast on injured left wrist for 6 weeksALAMEDA, Calif. — Oakland Raiders Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha will wear a cast on his injured left wrist but isn’t expected to miss the team’s season opener. Oakland benefits from Kansas City’s sloppy defense in 8-5 win over the RoyalsOAKLAND, Calif. — Ryan Sweeney had a two-run triple and scored the go-ahead run on Adam Kennedy’s bases loaded fielder’s choice grounder in the sixth inning to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Monday night. Royals manager Trey Hillman leaves team following death of father-in-lawOAKLAND, Calif. — Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman has left the team to be with his family following the death of his father-in-law. Cable says it’s ‘ridiculous’ that Raiders reverted to losing ways in 45-7 loss to SaintsOAKLAND, Calif. — In a dress rehearsal for the start of the first full season under coach Tom Cable, the Oakland Raiders looked an awful lot like the team that has lost the most games in the NFL the past six seasons. |