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Oakland Raiders Avoid Blackout For 10th-Straight Game

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The Oakland Raiders' home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday has sold out, according to the San Jose Mercury News, meaning the team will be televised locally. The game with air on CBS with a kickoff time of 1:25 p.m. PT.

Selling out before the 72-hour window prior to kickoff, Sunday's matchup is the 10th in the row that the Raiders have avoided a blackout. The team opened the season at home with a Monday night loss to the San Diego Chargers, and the streak dates back to the beginning of last season. Oakland sold out all eight home games in 2011.

The last time the Raiders were blacked out was on Dec. 26, 2010, in a loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

The Raiders streak will reach 11 games if fans buy up all of the tickets for the the next home outing against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 21.

Check out Silver and Black Pride for more on the Oakland Raiders or hit up SB Nation's NFL hub.

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