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Brady, Pats hold off Ravens in Foxborough, 30-23

The New England Patriots needed a big play, and Tom Brady delivered — again. Brady connected with Chris Hogan for a 79-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to help the Patriots to a 30-23 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night.

Las Vegas Bowl history: Houston’s 1983 Mirage Bowl

A look back at Houston’s matchup with Southern Methodist in Tokyo, Japan in 1983 before the Cougars take on San Diego State in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 17 at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Prosecutor wants killer of ex-Saints player Will Smith to serve 60-year sentence

New Orleans’ district attorney said he’ll seek 60 years in prison for the man who killed New Orleans Saints star Will Smith — the maximum 40 years for manslaughter, plus another 20 years for attempted manslaughter in the wounding of Smith’s wife.

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Supreme Court keeps $1B NFL concussion deal in place

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected challenges to the estimated $1 billion plan by the NFL to settle thousands of concussion lawsuits filed by former players, clearing the way for payouts to begin to those who have been diagnosed with brain injuries linked to repeated concussions.

Los Angeles Rams fire head coach Jeff Fisher

The Rams fired their coach on Monday. Special teams coordinator John Fassel will serve as interim coach. The Rams are at Seattle on Thursday night.

UNLV football adds defensive end, center

UNLV received two more verbal commitments to its 2017 football recruiting class in two-star defensive end Nate Neal and junior college center Sid Acosta.

Las Vegas Bowl Moment 5: Marshawn Lynch, DeSean Jackson leave mark

Marshawn Lynch went off for 199 rushing yards with three touchdowns and his teammate DeSean Jackson recorded six catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns during the 2005 Las Vegas Bowl.

Las Vegas Bowl team history: San Diego State moves to Division I

Leading up to the Las Vegas Bowl between Houston and San Diego State, the Review-Journal is providing glimpses into each school’s football history. We’ll take a look at each school once per day until game day on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Houston, San Diego State will be flying high in buildup to Las Vegas Bowl

The events are all part of Bowl Week, which will officially kick off in Las Vegas on Wednesday with a team welcome reception at the Fremont Street Experience. Other events free and open to the public include a pep rally Friday night on Fremont Street and a Cox pregame fan fest Saturday morning at Star Nursery Fields near Sam Boyd Stadium.