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Ex-UNLV standout Derrick Jones Jr. wins NBA slam dunk contest

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. celebrated his 23rd birthday by winning the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, edging Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon in a memorable showdown that required two tiebreaker jams.

UNLV rallies to top Northern Colorado, 94-91

UNLV came back from an eight-point deficit to defeat Northern Colorado 94-91 on Friday at the Thomas & Mack Center. Shakur Juiston had 30 points and 12 rebounds, and Jovan Mooring scored 25 points.

UNLV athletics aims for new financial standard

Through many years and many UNLV athletic directors, the athletic department had the luxury of knowing it could be bailed out by the university at the end of the fiscal year. Soon, that no longer will be the case.

Nevada congressmen urge NCAA to consider Las Vegas

The state’s congressmen wrote NCAA President Mark Emmert a letter asking the organization to rethink its sports betting policy and examine bringing championship events to Las Vegas.

Tarkanian released from Las Vegas hospital

Former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian is back home after spending 10 days in a Las Vegas hospital following a heart attack.

Hall of Fame coach Jerry Tarkanian remains hospitalized

Legendary UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian was in stable condition Thursday afternoon after being admitted to Valley Hospital late the night before. Doctors still are trying to determine what caused the 83-year-old coach to take ill.