Alex Leatherwood, cut on Tuesday by the Raiders, was the No. 17 overall pick by former coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock.
Ed Graney
Ed Graney came to the Review-Journal in May of 2006 as its lead sports columnist. He has covered all major sporting events, including Super Bowls to NBA championships to every Final Four since 1995. Graney also covered the Olympic Games in Beijing (2008) and London (2012). A graduate of San Diego State University, he is a five-time Nevada Sportswriter of the Year and past winner of Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 for columns. He and wife Bonnie have two children, a son (Tristan) and daughter (Bridget).
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Doug Brumfield turned in the second-most efficient game in UNLV history in an impressive opening-game win over Idaho State.
Bishop Gorman football players were in junior high the previous two times the Gaels met and lost to the Monarchs.
Rhamondre Stevenson, who attended Centennial High, rushed for 606 yards as a rookie with New England last season.
Jermaine Eluemunor, who has underachieved along the offensive line during a six-year NFL career, is battling to start at right tackle for the Raiders.
Matt Fyle, who has made his mark in the realm of strength and conditioning, leads that part of UNLV’s program, a major reason the Rebels have become bigger, faster and stronger.
Raiders owner Mark Davis said he doesn’t remember particulars of a deal that would have brought quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski to Las Vegas.
The Aces on Saturday night took care of business and then some, eliminating Phoenix from these WNBA playoffs 117-80 before 9,126 at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr didn’t play for the second straight preseason game Sunday, a victory over the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
With starting goalie Robin Lehner lost for the season, the Golden Knights no longer should be considered a Stanley Cup contender to begin the 2022-23 season.
Raiders coach Josh McDaniels officially denied it Monday, insisting his team has no plans to trade running back Josh Jacobs, who played in the preseason opener last week.
The Rebels, who lost six games last season by one score or less, think they have improved enough to turn such defeats into victories this season.
The legendary Dodgers broadcaster died Tuesday at age 94. Here is how some remembered him best.