Jose Pizano is a fifth-year senior transfer and one of the best kickers in college football. UNLV faces Fresno State in a key Mountain West game Saturday.
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The late, great Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown convinced Top Rank chairman Bob Arum to become a boxing promoter. Now 91, Arum honored Brown last weekend.
Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler indicated he was relieved that Tyree Wilson was available at No. 7 and picked him to join a pass rush that includes Maxx Crosby.
Former Faith Lutheran star Dalton Kincaid, a tight end who played at Utah, was selected in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, going to the Buffalo Bills.
Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay have transformed the draft from a two-day football festival into a year-round phenomenon.
Quarterback Harrison Bailey and wide receiver Ricky White III helped lead Marietta High School to Georgia’s big-school state football title and now are teammates at UNLV.
Charles Williams could break UNLV’s rushing record Friday against UNR at Mackay Stadium in Reno.
UNLV’s offensive line helped pave the way for a season-high 433 yards from scrimmage Friday night, including a season-high 281 passing yards.
The Raiders will employ a new-look defensive line and secondary in 2021 — along with a revamped offensive line that includes rookie right tackle Alex Leatherwood.
The former Bishop Gorman star quarterback will play football at UNLV this season. Martell announced his decision in an interview with Franchise Sports Media.
The NFL unveiled its draft theater to a small gathering of media Tuesday morning, setting the stage for the rest of the week — and the beginning of the 2021 NFL draft.
UNLV hasn’t yet played a game at the pristine, $1.9 billion coliseum, but the football program is already reaping its rewards in recruiting.
Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones is aspiring for better results this season, now that he’s familiar with quarterback Derek Carr and the organization.
Valley quarterback Jarrett Zibert completed 9-of-16 passes for 355 yards and five touchdowns, and added a 36-yard touchdown run in a 46-3 road victory over Western on Thursday night.