#4 Kurt Busch reveals his favorite career Cup Series win
Las Vegas native Kurt Busch has notched 33 career wins throughout his Cup Series career. You might think his Daytona 500 victory in 2017 would be his favorite, but the former Cup Series champion and future 23XI Racing driver recently claimed during an interview that he actually loves his 2002 win at Bristol the most. That was the race where he controversially beat Jimmy Spencer and earned himself a reputation as a bit of a sharpshooter in the process.
“It was really huge to win here for the first time,” Busch said recently, during the track’s annual night race. “When fans ask about my wins, I tell them the 2002 spring Bristol race is my all-time favorite. You never forget your first one, especially at a special place like this."
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#3 Las Vegas Aces mount 21-0 comeback to keep championship hopes alive (briefly)
While the Las Vegas Aces were knocked out of the playoffs by the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night, it was their performance two nights before that had everyone talking. In fact, Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray, and A'ja Wilson all put up 20 points in the wildest comeback of the year. It all started in the third quarter when the Mercury nailed an easy basket but were then held to a 21-0 run by the Aces, who ended up winning that game by only six points.
Unfortunately, they couldn't maintain the momentum. It's sad to see a super team like the Aces out so early in the playoffs, especially after all the team's changes during the offseason, but maybe the team just didn't have enough time to gel, or maybe they are still working out who fits what role. Either way, the Aces will have to wait another year to pursue a WNBA Championship.
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#2 Derek Carr admits he let Nick Bosa in his head
It's no secret that everyone wondered what would happen when Derek Carr faced pressure in the pocket, and people got their answer during the Las Vegas Raiders' 28-14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last Monday night.
Carr, who went 21 of 32 for two touchdowns, one interception, and 196 yards, seemed to be more affected by Charger player Nick Bosa's post-game critique than the loss itself.
"We knew once we hit him a few times, he really gets shook," Bosa said after the Chargers' win. "He's been having a great year, but we knew once we get pressure on him, he kind of shuts down and he's not as effective with a crowded pocket, so that was the key to it."
Carr's offense only managed 50 yards during the first half of the game, and while some of that was due to Joshua Jacobs still being out with a toe injury, the quarterback didn't seem to have his usual flair.
"I just thought it was unfortunate that he'd even think to say it," Carr said about Bosa's comments. "Maybe he was just trying to get under my skin. Which, he did piss me off. So, good job for that."
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#1 Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden caught using racial slur in 2011 email
A questionable email sent by Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden in 2011 came to light this week. The email used a racist trope to describe Demaurice Smith.
The veteran coach accused Smith of having bigger lips than the Michelin tire man. This exchange occuured during the 2011 lockout and Gruden was apparently unhappy with some of the demands being made on Smith's side for the NFLPA. Gruden was asked about the incriminating email and had this to say:
"I was upset... I used a horrible way of explaining it. I don't think he's dumb. I don't think he's a liar. I don't have a racial bone in my body, and I've proven that for 58 years."
Although Gruden issued an apology for the statement, that didn't stop Smith from tearing into him after the email came to light. Whether Gruden faces actions for what he said back in 2011 remains to be seen, but it's obvious that this is already becoming a big deal.
"This is not the first racist comment that I've heard, and it probably will not be the last. This is a thick skin job for someone with dark skin, just like it always has been for many people who look like me and work in corporate America," Smith said.
The NFL also released a statement on the matter that you can read below
"The email from Jon Gruden denigrating DeMaurice Smith is appalling, abhorrent and wholly contrary to the NFL's values," the NFL said in a statement. "We condemn the statement and regret any harm that its publication may inflict on Mr. Smith or anyone else."
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