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Knights, Adin Hill seek redemption in rematch against Maple Leafs

Adam Hill — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 02:41:18 +0000

The Golden Knights and goaltender Adin Hill didn’t have to wait long for a rematch after a disastrous performance last week against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Graney: Court storming should be banned from college basketball

Ed Graney — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 01:52:24 +0000

The topic of court storming has been debated for decades and took center court again this past month with incidents involving two prominent college players.

UNLV forward dodges serious injury, will play against Wyoming

Alex Wright — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 01:05:34 +0000

UNLV forward Rob Whaley Jr. was a full participant in practice after spraining his left ankle in the Rebels’ victory over Colorado State on Saturday.

Sportsbooks expect pathetic season again for Athletics

Todd Dewey — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:39:39 +0000

The Oakland Athletics finished with baseball’s worst record last year at 50-112 and have the lowest regular-season win total at the Westgate SuperBook at 56½.

UNLV included in EA Sports’ college football video game

Mick Akers — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:58:23 +0000

The long-awaited reboot of EA Sports’ college football video game series is expected to be released this summer, and UNLV will be among the schools included.

5 non-quarterbacks for Raiders to evaluate at combine

Vincent Bonsignore — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:00:59 +0000

The Raiders are rightly focused on quarterbacks at the NFL scouting combine, but they have multiple holes to fill on the roster. Here are some candidates.

What casino games give players the best odds at winning?

Richard N. Velotta — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:00:46 +0000

When you go to your favorite Nevada casino, here’s what slot machines and table games you should hit to have the best odds at winnings.

Which professional sports teams have moved the most?

Tony Garcia — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:00:16 +0000

The Athletics aren’t the only major league team that has moved around throughout its history. Here are some of the other franchises who have bounced between homes.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Review-Journal — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:30:14 +0000

Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.

Rock ‘n’ Roll half-marathon winners enjoy Strip spectacle — PHOTOS

Todd Dewey — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 02:00:32 +0000

A Colorado man and Arizona woman won the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas half-marathons on the Strip. A Las Vegan prevailed in the women’s 10K race.

UNLV quarterback retiring because of injuries

Las Vegas Review-Journal — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:24:01 +0000

The UNLV football team was already looking for a new starting quarterback for next season after Jayden Maiava transferred to Southern California.

Breathing in yoga before the Las Vegas half-marathon — PHOTOS

Madeline Carter — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 23:57:48 +0000

About 100 people gathered for the rare opportunity to practice yoga on Las Vegas Boulevard while it was shut down for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series.

Why is there a pants problem in Major League Baseball during spring training?

David Brandt AP Baseball Writer — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 20:45:38 +0000

Major League Baseball is showing off new uniforms during this year’s spring training. The biggest problem is they might be showing too much.

Raiders head to scouting combine with all eyes on QBs

Vincent Bonsignore — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:00:14 +0000

The Raiders will take a closer look at the 2024 quarterback prospects this week in Indianapolis. Then they have to decide whom to target in April’s draft.

‘Great game, great fight’: Freshman stars as Rebels topple No. 22 Rams

Ed Graney — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 03:10:15 +0000

The UNLV men’s basketball team knocked off No. 22 Colorado State on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 23 points for the Rebels.

Oldest Las Vegas resident in Rock ‘n’ Roll half-marathon raring to go

Todd Dewey — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 22:00:29 +0000

Travis Dowell, 74, is one of 21,000 runners who will descend on the closed-down Strip on Sunday for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas half-marathon and 10k races.

3 takeaways from Knights’ loss: Lead slips away, but that’s OK

David Schoen — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 20:22:16 +0000

The Golden Knights were unable to hold a two-goal lead and lost in a shootout to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.

Graney: Gorman coach caps storybook return to sidelines with title

Ed Graney — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 04:58:04 +0000

Seven years after walking away from coaching, Sheryl Krmpotich returned to lead the Bishop Gorman girls basketball team to a state title in her first season back.

‘An amazing feeling’: Gorman edges Coronado for 5A boys title — PHOTOS

Alex Wright — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 04:32:42 +0000

A late turnover helped the Bishop Gorman boys basketball team defeat Coronado to win the Class 5A state title Friday night at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Gorman girls dethrone Centennial, capture 5A state title — PHOTOS

Jeff Wollard — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 02:28:13 +0000

The Bishop Gorman girls basketball team defeated Centennial to win the Class 5A state title on Friday. Centennial had won the past eight state titles.

Raiders mailbag: Is Colts quarterback an option?

Vincent Bonsignore — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 02:27:11 +0000

Fans want to know about the wildest possibilities for the Raiders’ next starting quarterback. The Colts’ Gardner Minshew is a name out of left field.

‘World’s largest running party’ back on Strip with new start, finish lines

Todd Dewey — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 02:11:21 +0000

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas returns this weekend with a 5K downtown Saturday and a half-marathon and 10K on Sunday on the Strip.

Surging Rebels ‘still in the fight’ for Mountain West tournament bye

Ed Graney — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 01:03:22 +0000

UNLV is in a Mountain West basketball logjam, just 1½ games out of first and yet sitting in sixth place. The Rebels host No. 22 Colorado State on Saturday.

Here is the Raiders’ 1st coaching staff under Antonio Pierce

Vincent Bonsignore — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 22:46:05 +0000

The Raiders finalized their first coaching staff under new coach Antonio Pierce, with former NFL head coaches Marvin Lewis and Joe Philbin holding key roles.

Super Bowl’s record TV ratings increase after custom survey

Mick Akers — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 19:59:21 +0000

The TV broadcast for Super Bowl 58 at Allegiant Stadium was watched by nearly two-thirds of Americans, according to a custom Nielsen survey commissioned by the NFL.

Raiders get good news after salary cap set for 2024 season

Vincent Bonsignore — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:54:41 +0000

The Raiders will have ample room under the salary cap after the NFL announced a record-breaking increase for the 2024 season.

Who could Knights get at trade deadline with Mark Stone hurt?

Ben Gotz — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:12:08 +0000

The Golden Knights might need another forward with captain Mark Stone hurt. Here are 10 players who could be available before the March 8 trade deadline.

‘This is what we’re created for’: Commissioners applaud Super Bowl success

Taylor R. Avery — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:00:58 +0000

Las Vegas’ Super Bowl success shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, according to Clark County Commissioners.

4A state: Sierra Vista boys stand tall, claim 1st state title

Carter Eckl Special to the Review-Journal — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:11:33 +0000

The Sierra Vista boys basketball team earned its first state championship, defeating Damonte Ranch in the Class 4A title game in Reno.

Coronado, Gorman to play for 5A boys basketball title — PHOTOS

Alex Wright — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:19:01 +0000

Coronado and Bishop Gorman will play for the Class 5A boys basketball state title at 7 p.m. Friday after the teams were victorious in their state semifinals Thursday.