The Oakland Raiders have distributed proceeds from a $1.25 million settlement to nearly 100 women who have worked as cheerleaders for the team.

A California bill sent to the governor this week would require cheerleaders to be paid at least minimum wage and overtime and sick leave if they work for pro sports teams based in the state.

The San Diego Democrat's bill responds to recent lawsuits filed by cheerleaders for the Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Bills. The bill was passed by a bipartisan 26-8 vote.

The Oakland Raiders rough season is still going. Wednesday, the team was sued by its cheerleading squad. The suit, filed in Alameda County Superior Court on behalf of current and former ...

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- An Oakland Raider cheerleader is calling a penalty on her employer. A member of the Raiderettes -- \"Football's Fabulous Females\" -- filed suit against the Oakland Raiders ...