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WASHINGTON -- An Internet message said dirty bombs would hit seven pro-football stadiums, including Qwest Field in Seattle, this weekend, a claim met with "strong skepticism" Wednesday by the government, which advised fans not to change their plans.
While there was no intelligence to indicate such an attack was imminent, the government alerted authorities and stadium owners "out of an abundance of caution," a Homeland Security Department spokesman said.
...Raiders senior administrator Artie Gigantino said there would be no noticeable increa...
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... make a difference in the community," said Artie Gigantino, senior administrator for the Oakland Ra...
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NFL: Current crop of stars will be joined by new faces.
By Paul Gutierrez
... happening," Raiders senior administrator Artie Gigantino said. "Colleges are doing a better job o...
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Doug Flutie, who won a Heisman Trophy at Boston College and played for the Patriots during a well-traveled professional career, has signed a one-year deal to return to New England.
I know that Doug is really happy to be home again and be at home with his family," the quarterback's agent, Kristen Kuliga, told The Associated Press on Friday.
... present its rookies," senior administrator Artie Gigantino said, "because during draft day we didn'...
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A Homeland Security Department bulletin released yesterday warned of a terrorist attack during seven National Football League games Sunday but says the threat, which was posted on a crude animation site, lacks credibility.
Special Agent Richard Kolko said that the FBI works with the NFL on a regular basis, and the that threat will be part of this week's "routine discussions.
...Oakland Raiders official Artie Gigantino said California's stadium security would...
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ALAMEDA, Calif. - Jerry Porter returned to the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday after the NFL Players Association dropped its appeal of the receiver's four-game suspension and the team reduced the punishment to two games.
The Raiders announced the settlement Wednesday and said coach Art Shell would address it later in the day. The team did not know if Porter would report to the team Wednesday. Phone messages left with the NFLPA and Porter's agent were not immediately returned.
...'s suspension," Raiders senior administrator Artie Gigantino said. "The NFLPA agreed with the Raiders...
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... to partner with Special Olympics," said Artie Gigantino of the Raiders. "Our players have been i...
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ALAMEDA, Calif. - Al Davis is sticking to a familiar formula. The Oakland Raiders owner is poised once again to hire an offensive- minded coach with no NFL head-coaching experience.
The Raiders were close Tuesday to hiring Dallas Cowboys assistant head coach-quarterbacks coach Sean Payton to replace Bill Callahan, fired after a 4-12 season.
... anything around here," team spokesman Artie Gigantino said. "The process is continuing. As you...
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Sapp inks long-term deal with Raiders
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Seven-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Warren Sapp agreed to terms on a seven-year, $36.6 million contract with the Oakland Raiders on Saturday, ending his nine-year relationship with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
..., and a Jerry Rice," Raiders spokesman Artie Gigantino said. Sapp will receive a $7 million sig...
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In Alameda, Calif., Oakland appeared close Tuesday to hiring Dallas Cowboys assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach Sean Payton as their new head coach.
Several news organizations reported that Payton would receive a four-year contract to replace Bill Callahan, fired after a 4-12 season.
... anything around here," Raiders spokesman Artie Gigantino said. "The process is continuing. As you...