April 2015 - Las Vegas Raiders Wiretap

USC Announce $270M Renovation Plans For Coliseum

Oct 30, 2015 11:18 AM

The University of Southern California announced plans for extensive renovations for the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum that could allow it to stage the 2024 Olympics and also serve as a temporary site for an NFL team next season.

The $270 million renovation will bring premium suites and boxes, along with more aisles and new seating for the entire stadium.

"Everybody is going to get a new, great fan experience," USC athletic director Pat Haden told reporters. "You don't have to climb over 18 people to get a hot dog."

 

Construction is not expected to begin until after the 2017 USC football season and could be completed by the start of the 2019 season.

 

Todd Dickey, USC's senior vice president, said the NFL has "strongly indicated" the league would like a team to play at the Coliseum in 2016, possibly for two or three seasons.

Michael R. Blood/AP

Tags: Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, San Diego Chargers

Discuss
Justin Tuck Out For Season With Torn Pectoral Muscle

Oct 15, 2015 6:57 PM

Justin Tuck will miss the rest of the season with a torn pectoral muscle.

Tuck will undergo surgery.

Tuck is in the second season of a two-year deal with the Oakland Raiders.

Conor Orr/NFL.com

Tags: Las Vegas Raiders

Discuss
Raiders Least Likely To Move To L.A., Oakland Becoming More Viable

Oct 11, 2015 5:27 PM

The Oakland Raiders are viewed as the team least likely to relocate to Los Angeles.

Some owners believe Oakland is becoming a more viable market with the positive economic trend in the Bay Area.

During the owners' meetings last week, it became clear the Raiders won't move to Los Angeles barring significant changes to the franchise's management structure.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Tags: Las Vegas Raiders

Discuss
Deal Between Rams, Chargers In Los Angeles Possible

Oct 7, 2015 12:08 PM

Some owners believe the St. Louis Rams and San Diego Chargers may be able to strike a deal to work together on a football stadium in Los Angeles.

The Rams have previously wanted to work alone on their proposed stadium in Inglewood, while the Chargers have been working with the Oakland Raiders on a site in Carson.

Some owners actively oppose Stan Kroenke’s desire to move the Rams, believing that Dean Spanos has tried long enough to get a new stadium in San Diego.

The Raiders have become an afterthought with the Rams-Chargers impasse.

Kevin Acee/San Diego Union-Tribune (via PFT)

Tags: Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, San Diego Chargers

Discuss