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Alstork, Ernsthausen score 24 each; Wright St. beats Oakland

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Dorsey-Walker paces Oakland over Northern Kentucky

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FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2016, file photo, Oakland Raiders fans hold up signs about the team's possible move to Las Vegas during an NFL football game between the Raiders and the Denver Broncos in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders have filed paperwork to move to Las Vegas. Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak told The Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, that he spoke with the Raiders. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Column: If Raiders’ move approved, fans should boycott team

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2016, file photo, Oakland Raiders fans hold up signs about the team's possible move to Las Vegas during an NFL football game between the Raiders and Denver Broncos in Oakland, Calif. The Oakland Raiders have filed paperwork to move to Las Vegas. Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak told The Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, that he spoke with the Raiders. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Bay Area investors still working to keep Raiders in Oakland

By PAUL ELIAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 28, 2016, file photo, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis, center, meets with Raiders fans after speaking at a meeting of the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee in Las Vegas. The Raiders have filed paperwork to move to Las Vegas. Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak told The Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, that he spoke with the Raiders. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Jackpot! Vegas looks to score big win by landing Raiders

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

The shooting rampage at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in June killed 49 people and injured 53 others.(Associated Press/File)

Noor Salman aided husband Omar Mateen ahead of Pulse nightclub shooting, unsealed indictment charges

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Edwards’ 32 points leads Cleveland St. past Oakland 76-65

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Hogan scores 39 points in Detroit Mercy’s upset of Oakland

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This Aug. 2016 photo provided by courtesy of Tower of Power/Webster Public Relations, shows the band members from Tower of Power, from left, Rocco Prestia, Roger Smith, Sal Cracchiolo, Adolfo Acosta, Stephen &quot;Doc&quot; Kupka, Marcus Scott, Tom E. Politzer, Emilio Castillo, David Garibaldi, and Jerry Cortez. Two members of Tower of Power, a group that has been an R&amp;B institution for nearly 50 years, were hit by a train Thursday night, Jan. 12, 2017, as they walked across tracks before a scheduled gig in their hometown of Oakland, Calif., but both survived, their manager said. Calling it an &quot;unfortunate accident,&quot; manager Jeremy Westby said in a statement that drummer Garibaldi and bass player Marc van Wageningen (not pictured) are &quot;responsive and being treated at a local hospital.&quot; (Tower of Power/Webster Public Relations via AP)

2 members of R&B band Tower of Power hit by train, injured

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Group plans new study of Michigan K-12 funding system

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Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio, left, speaks with Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien an AFC Wild Card NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Houston. The Houston Texans won 27-14. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Raiders look to build on 1st playoff berth in 14 years

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Hayes gets 20, Oakland sets school record with 18 blocks

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Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) scrambles for a first down against Oakland Raiders defensive end Mario Edwards (97) during the first half of an AFC Wild Card NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Brock Osweiler returns to lead Texans over Oakland 27-14

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, in Denver. The Patriots play in a divisional playoff game on Jan. 14.(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

It’s a mix of familiar, fresh faces at QB in AFC playoffs

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2015 file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) is sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. For as many similarities as there are between Jadeveon Clowney and Khalil Mack as the two edge defenders taken in the top five of the 2014 draft, there are the stark differences as well. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney, File)

Mack, Clowney take center stage when Raiders face Texans

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

California lawmaker promises response to Oakland fire

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Oakland rookie Cook gets first career start against Texans

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In this Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Connor Cook passes against the Denver Broncos in the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. The Raiders are going with rookie Connor Cook at quarterback in their wild-card game against the Texans. Cook gets the nod with Pro Bowler Derek Carr out with a broken leg and backup Matt McGloin nursing a shoulder injury that could make it tough for him to practice enough before Saturday's game at Houston. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Raiders to start Connor Cook at QB against Texans

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, right, applauds as newly named Oakland Chief of Police Anne Kirkpatrick, center, is introduced during a media conference Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. The troubled Oakland Police Department on Wednesday hired its first female leader, who is tasked with restoring confidence in an agency that cycled through three chiefs in as many weeks this summer after several officers were implicated in a sex scandal with an underage girl. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

1st female Oakland police chief vows to mend community ties

By PAUL ELIAS - Associated Press

This Nov. 2, 2016 file photo shows Cleveland Indians' Rajai Davis celebrating after his two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series in Cleveland. After a World Series trip with Cleveland, Davis is returning to the Bay Area with the Oakland Athletics on a $6 million, one-year contract to fill a void in center field. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, file)

Rajai Davis returning to A’s with $6 million, 1-year deal

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press