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The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT The return of defensive back Charles Woodson may have an impact on the Raiders that cannot be measured by statistics or even graded on game tapes. "You want to play this game with a...

NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT A soft market had Charles Woodson considering something he wouldn't have dreamed of a few months ago: finishing his career where he started it. And that's exactly what happened late Tuesday when the...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Houston Texans - INSIDE SLANT When the Houston Texans began this week's organized team activities Monday, the big story featured injured players and how soon they will be able to return. Free safety Ed Reed...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT In a game against the Chicago Bears last December, Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe covered the Pro Football Hall of Fame patch on his jersey with a post-it that read "Vote Ray Guy,...

The Sports Xchange By Frank Cooney, The Sports Xchange Kluwe to punt for Raiders, tweet for California rights In a game against the Chicago Bears last December, Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe covered the Pro Football Hall of Fame patch on his...

The Sports Xchange 05/17/2013 NFL Note - New England Patriots Gronkowski, Rob TE Rob Gronkowski is expected to undergo a fourth surgery next week to replace a plate inserted into the left forearm that was broken during a game in November, according to...

P Chris Kluwe has landed in Oakland, as the Raiders moved to replace departed kicker Shane Lechler.

The Sports Xchange EditorsNote: Updates with Cribbs and McGloin signing Kluwe says he's joining Raiders Punter Chris Kluwe, wide receiver Josh Cribbs and quarterback Matt McGloin have landed in Oakland. Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie announced...

The Sports Xchange NFL Roundup: Ex-WR Johnson sought on probation violation Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson is wanted by authorities in Florida for violating multiple terms of his probation, according to an NFL.com report. The Broward Sheriff's...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT With most of the national publicity having subsided, D.J. Hayden was back doing what he loves best: wearing a helmet, playing cornerback, and knocking down passes in the defensive...

NFL Team Report - Houston Texans - INSIDE SLANT As soon as the Texans' rookie minicamp began, all eyes were on receiver DeAndre Hopkins, the first-round draft choice from Clemson. Hopkins (6-1, 214) is under a lot of pressure to learn fast enough and...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT Amy Trask, long-time chief executive officer of the Oakland Raiders who had a strong commitment to former owner Al Davis, but not necessarily his son and heir, Mark, announced she...