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49ers top Raiders 18-12 in preseason finale

Santa Fe New Mexican and Las Vegas Review-Journal describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened 49ers top Raiders 18-12 in preseason finale.
The headline split The left frames it as "A rough night for Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza in 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers". The center frames it as "49ers top Raiders 18-12 in preseason finale".
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftA rough night for Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza in 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers

Santa Fe New Mexican · Center-left · News report

Center49ers top Raiders 18-12 in preseason finale

KRON4 (Nexstar, San Francisco) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightOpinion: Fernando Mendoza is what he is — every bit the rookie

Las Vegas Review-Journal · Center-right · Opinion

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Santa Fe New MexicanNews report · Aug 28, 3:07 AM

A rough night for Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza in 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers

Las Vegas rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza saw what it was like Thursday night to face a strong NFL pass rush even against a San Francisco defense comprised of reserves.

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KRON4 (Nexstar, San Francisco)News report · Aug 28, 3:45 AM

49ers top Raiders 18-12 in preseason finale

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza saw what it was like to face a strong NFL pass rush, even against a San Francisco defense comprised of reserves, and he was sa...

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Las Vegas Review-JournalOpinion · Aug 28, 3:25 AM

Opinion: Fernando Mendoza is what he is — every bit the rookie

First-year quarterback Fernando Mendoza had the expected ups and downs this training camp, but can now sit and learn when the Raiders begin for real Sept. 13.

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