The Raiders are finished with organized team activities. Here are four players who stood out during the final practices before the team’s mandatory minicamp.
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Quarterback Derek Carr is already trying to calm the hype for one of the most anticipated games of his 2024 season when the Saints host the Raiders in Week 17.
A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young are reportedly headed to the 2024 Olympics. The Aces are off to a 5-3 start without the injured Gray.
The Aces weren’t able to close amid the Storm’s defense and Jewell Loyd’s scoring and lost Friday night at Michelob Ultra Arena.
This week’s questions from Raiders fans include what the team might do with its extra $34 million in salary cap space and who is winning the open starting cornerback job.
William Karlsson’s scoring touch returned this season, with the Golden Knights center’s first 30-goal campaign since 2018. He also showed off his defensive prowess.
UNLV held Eastern Michigan to 30.6 shooting and dominated on the boards by a 50-30 margin, winning Saturday at the Thomas Mack Center to close out nonconference play.
Donnie Tillman and Mbacke Diong post 17 points and seven rebounds apiece, and Rebels coast to an 81-69 victory.
UNLV took a nine-point lead early in the second half, but Pacific rallied to take control and beat the Rebels 74-66 on Wednesday night at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Brigham Young took control early by making almost 70 percent of its 3-pointers in the first half, and the Cougars rolled past UNLV on Saturday in Salt Lake City.
UNLV plays at Fresno State at 7 p.m. Wednesday in a rare Mountain West December game. The Rebels have gone through a series of dry scoring spells this season.
UNLV used a 16-point run late in the second half to pull away and defeat Jackson State on Tuesday at the Thomas Mack Center. Amauri Hardy led the Rebels with 20 points.
The Rebels outscored the Wildcats 22-8 over the final 9:42 after Abilene Christian had tied the game at 50.
Xavier Sneed’s 12-footer with 28.9 seconds left in overtime put Kansas State up for good, and the Wildcats went on to beat UNLV 60-56 on Saturday at the Thomas Mack Center.
UNLV went on a 25-4 run late in the first half to assume to control in its 86-71 victory over Purdue-Fort Wayne on Tuesday at the Thomas & Mack Center.
This season figures to be one of transition more than contention for UNLV, which opens its basketball season at 7 p.m. Tuesday against Purdue-Fort Wayne at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Las Vegas is a special kind of resort city. In the city, you get The Strip (along with the Sphere); on the outside, you get the vast Mojave Desert with its nostalgic attractions. In the past, people visiting Las Vegas would do so with the phrase in mind: “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” […]
The Aces weren’t able to close amid the Storm’s defense and Jewell Loyd’s scoring and lost Friday night at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Erik Seidel suffered one of the worst beats of this year’s World Series of Poker, costing him a chance to go for his 11th career bracelet.
Retired Review-Journal editor Mike Brunker returns to give his betting tips for the 156th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce took a page out of Lions coach Dan Campbell’s successful playbook, building a quality coaching staff composed of former NFL players.