Raiders' Walker recovering after assault

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) — Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker was recovering Wednesday after suffering a concussion an facial injuries when he was robbed here early Monday, the National Football League team said.

"We are aware that Javon Walker was the victim of a robbery," a Raiders spokesman told news service PA SportsTicker. "We have been told that he will make a full and complete recovery in the near future and will resume his preparation for the 2008 season."

Walker left hospital on Wednesday afternoon.

Walker was beaten and robbed early Monday following a night of partying at a casino. He was left unconscious on a city street.

The San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday that the Las Vegas police believe Walker was targeted in the...