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Mental mistakes, not injuries, crippling Rebels

San Diego State proved superior in every way while beating the Rebels 34-17 in a Mountain West opener for both teams before 28,005, the latest example that UNLV simply isn’t good enough in most areas right now to have a chance at defeating anyone capable.

Rankings are inexact, but Gaels rate as great

The thunder and lightning and heavy rain couldn’t conceal the truth longer than an hour, that in the world of national high school football rankings, nothing is certain.

Valley-Chaparral 1987 classic remains vivid

He is pretty sure they could play with Bishop Gorman’s football team. Oh, not win. Not outscore the Gaels. Maybe not even be all that close on the scoreboard when four quarters had expired.

Rebels not overmatched in dreadful conference

UNLV’s forgettable 1-3 start doesn’t mean it can’t compete for wins when the Rebels begin league play Saturday at San Diego State.

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Third-down defense must improve for Rebels

The Rebels need to solve what is a glaring weakness quickly, as in tonight at TDECU Stadium against Houston, or a 1-2 record will be 1-3 long before the final seconds elapse.

For one quarter 20 years ago, UNLV lit up college football world

UNLV produced the greatest offensive quarter in school history and one that still has a solid place in the NCAA record book, in a game played 20 years ago this week between the Rebels and Idaho.

These guys didn’t just drop the ball

It’s a sad but obvious truth: Many fans love their favorite team and its star athletes so much that they find it easy to rationalize what are otherwise despicable or deceitful acts as a mere miscalculation of reasoning.

Champ unbeaten, but not unbitten

While Marcos Maidana may think he won the fight with Floyd Mayweather, he was outclassed.

Mayweather haters suffer double vision

Floyd Mayweather’s immense popularity at the box office and through pay-per-view receipts is born directly from two factions. Those who love him. Those who, well, don’t.

Northern Illinois wins with consistency

Northern Illinois, who play in the Mid-Atlantic Conference, is tied with Alabama for the second most wins since 2010. Its program is the standard which all teams from non-power conferences should emulate.

You saw what NFL should’ve seen

The tweet was one of thousands on Monday that offered an opinion about a woman-beater/running back being released from his NFL team and suspended by the league indefinitely. It read: “The Ravens didn’t release Ray Rice when they saw this video. They released Ray Rice when YOU saw this video. Remember that.”

Thanks to Backman, winning culture taking hold

Playoff baseball is not to be taken for granted at any level, its importance felt on the field and at the box office and everywhere in between. The 51s have made it a reality for consecutive seasons.

Sam being judged on the field

Michael Sam, the first openly game player to be drafted in the NFL, was cut by St. Louis and looks to catch on with Dallas. The NFL can be hypocritical on many issues. But when it comes to evaluating talent, teams keep those players they feel can best deliver victories.

Baseball, apple pie and a dose of capitalism

Mountain Ridge and the 15 other teams define the best Little League has to offer on the field. But the sponsorship banners flying above the park remind everyone that the Little League tournament is also big business.