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Raiders file paperwork to move to Las Vegas

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk and Joy Johnston

Oakland Raiders fans display signs in support of the team staying in Oakland during their game against the Denver Broncos at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 6, 2016 in Oakland, California. 

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk and Joy Johnston

The Oakland Raiders have filed paperwork to make a big move that will undoubtedly be controversial with fans.

According to

The Associated Press

, the Oakland Raiders filed official forms Thursday to move the football franchise from Oakland to Las Vegas. The team has not been able to secure a satisfactory stadium option in Oakland, prompting the desire to move, according to sources.

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The Raiders will need to gain the support of 24 NFL team owners to make the move official. That vote would occur in the spring.

The

Chargers announced

recently that the team is moving from San Diego to Los Angeles, giving the city two NFL teams after having no team for 20 years. The St. Louis Rams relocated to L.A. for the 2016 season.

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