NFL owners approve Raiders' move to Las Vegas
OAKLAND, California -- NFL owners have approved the Raiders' move from Oakland to Las Vegas.
The Raiders received 31 of 32 votes to approve the move, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
ESPN reports that the Raiders will play in Oakland for the 2017 season and possibly longer.
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Team owner Mark Davis released a statement about the move:
"My father always said, 'the greatness of the Raiders is in its future,' and the opportunity to build a world-class stadium in the entertainment capital of the world is a significant step toward achieving that greatness. I would like to thank Commissioner Goodell, the National Football League and my 31 partners. I would also like to thank Governor Brian Sandoval and the Nevada Legislature for their commitment. Finally, I would like to thank Sheldon Adelson for his vision and leadership, without which this project never would have become a reality.
"The Raiders were born in Oakland and Oakland will always be part of our DNA. We know that some fans will be disappointed and even angry, but we hope that they do not direct that frustration to the players, coaches and staff. We plan to play at the Coliseum in 2017 and 2018, and hope to stay there as the Oakland Raiders until the new stadium opens. We would love nothing more than to bring a championship back to the Bay Area."
