96°F
weather icon Clear
THE LATEST Sports NEWS
Pacquiao retires … well, kinda, sorta

Those two terms in the Congress of the Philippines have served Manny Pacquiao well. At least when it comes to evading questions from reporters.

Books fire air ball on Warriors’ win total

In late October, before Stephen Curry sank his first 3-pointer of the season, oddsmakers were casting a skeptical eye on the Golden State Warriors. There was absolutely no talk of a 72-win season for this jump-shooting gimmick team.

Rain aside, Sanchez forecasts a storm — ‘It’s called Rebels’

UNLV scored the only touchdown of its spring game and, as if on cue, the skies opened up Saturday afternoon at Johann Memorial Field. The heavy downpour sent the announced crowd of 2,800 scurrying for cover.

How UNLV men’s basketball got stuck in a rut

The result is a lack of cohesion that has led to 18-15 records each of the past two seasons. The run of seven consecutive postseason appearances, including six in the NCAAs under Kruger and successor Dave Rice, is a distant memory.

Oakley holds on tight during baseball program’s wild ride

Riding hot streaks and cold streaks like a Las Vegas high roller, the UNLV baseball team has experienced extreme highs and lows the last four seasons, including this one.

Golden State Warriors match victory total of 1995-96 Chicago Bulls

Stephen Curry had 37 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 92-86 Sunday night for their 72nd victory this season, tying the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls for the single-season record.

Stellar Aztecs pitching sends Rebels to another baseball loss

Cody Thompson gave up no earned runs while working into the ninth inning to outduel Dean Kremer and lead San Diego State to a 4-2 win over UNLV in a Mountain West baseball game Saturday in San Diego.

Former Rebel Okonoboh declares for NBA Draft

Goodluck Okonoboh, who left the UNLV basketball team in November but never transferred to another school, announced Sunday he was declaring for the NBA Draft.

51s begin 2016 season with 2 games, 2 rainouts

In anticipation of more rain expected to hit Las Vegas, the 51s doubleheader against the Fresno Grizzlies at Cashman Field was scrapped about an hour before it was scheduled to start Sunday.