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Washington Redskins quarterback Josh Johnson (8) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Josh Johnson’s never-quit attitude fueled by Oakland, family

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. If the Cowboys are for real, they will win their sixth straight game and clinch the NFC East at Indianapolis on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

Cowboys can prove they are real by grabbing NFC East title

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) meet on the field following an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. New England plays at Pittsburgh on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Steelers, Patriots smarting heading into showdown

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) cannot catch a pass against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Roethlisberger OK, Boswell not as Steelers weigh changes

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Oakland sues NFL, Raiders over move to Las Vegas

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) slips on the turf while attempting a field goal against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Steelers’ playoff hopes iffy after pratfall in Oakland

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie stands on the field before an NFL football game between the Raiders and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Oakland, Calif. The Oakland Raiders have fired general manager Reggie McKenzie less than two years after he was named the NFL's executive of the year. A person familiar with the move says McKenzie was let go on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, from the position he had held for almost seven seasons. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not made an announcement. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Raiders fire GM Reggie McKenzie

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, left, celebrates with players and coaches after a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Carr’s late TD pass leads Raiders past Steelers 24-21

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Northeastern shoots 60% to top Oakland 92-83

Associated Press

Oakland holds off late Fairfield rally for 87-86 win

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) is injured after being tackled by Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Adrian Phillips in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Steelers RB James Conner out with sprained left ankle

Associated Press

Men charged in California warehouse fire face April trial

By PAUL ELIAS - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, shakes hands with Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden after an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Gruden: Raiders gave Chiefs too many ‘mulligans’

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware, left, is congratulated by quarterback Patrick Mahomes after scoring against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Chiefs move on from Hunt with crucial win in Oakland

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2017, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt warms up for the team's NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston. A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that Hunt appears headed to the NFL's Commissioner Exempt List, sidelining him while the league investigates a video of Hunt striking a woman in February. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not issued a formal statement Friday, Nov. 30, although one was expected for later in the evening. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File) **FiLE**

Chiefs set for Oakland game while Hunt wonders what’s next

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Xavier forward Tyrique Jones (0) defends Oakland forward Xavier Hill-Mais (14) in the first half of the NCAA basketball game between the Xavier and the Oakland in Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. ( Sam Greene/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)

Marshall leads balanced Xavier past Oakland, 73-63

By JEFF WALLNER - Associated Press

Chiefs-Raiders Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scores a touchdown in front of Oakland Raiders linebacker Jason Cabinda during the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore. With Jackson poised for his possible first road start, the Ravens will look for their third straight win when they face the Atlanta Falcons, who have lost three straight, on Sunday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Falcons preparing for new challenge from Ravens QB Jackson

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics President Dave Kaval, second from left, gestures beside Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf during a media conference Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. The Oakland Athletics have found a location for their modern new ballpark, announcing plans to build near Jack London Square along the water. At left is President of the Board of Port Commissioners Ces Butner, Oakland City Council President Larry Reid is seen at right. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Athletics plan waterfront ballpark to open in 2023

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. The Raiders were unable to build off their second win of the season and are now assured of a losing record in Gruden's first season back as coach. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Fast starts turn to slow finishes for Raiders

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press