Any chase for a Mountain West championship begins with athletic director Erick Harper, who boldly set the expectations for Arroyo’s successor. He must win and win quickly.
Sam Gordon
Former Columnist/Enterprise
UNLV sophomore defensive back Johnathan Baldwin had a fumble return for a touchdown, an interception and a key pass breakup in a victory Saturday over rival UNR.
The Raiders are seeking more production from complementary players to assist their All-Pros after Keelan Cole, Foster Moreau and Tyler Hall delivered Sunday against Denver.
Former Bishop Gorman, Cal and UNLV running back Biaggio Ali Walsh is channeling his fighting spirit inside the octagon.
Davante Adams on Sunday dazzled once again, catching seven passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns — the ninth and 10th of this, his first season with the Silver and Black.
Regardless of how the Raiders attempt to spin their failings of the season, a 2-7 start was not the plan or expectation. Owner Mark Davis said as much before the season.
UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson will play against USC for a fifth and final time as he nears the end of his storied career in Los Angeles.
Undefeated lightweight superstars Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia will fight in Las Vegas in early 2023. A venue and date have not been finalized.
Jeff Saturday, who had never coached beyond the high school level, was awarded the game ball after the Indianapolis Colts upset the Raiders on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
Raiders star Davante Adams said after the team fell to 2-7 that “guys have got to play for one another. … Don’t got enough guys that are fully bought into that right now.”
Las Vegas lightweight Emiliano Vargas, the youngest son of two-time 154-pound world champion Fernando Vargas, scored a one-punch knockout in his local debut Saturday.
Raiders coach Josh McDaniels and former head coaches who got their start in the NFL as assistant coaches discuss the myriad differences between the two jobs.
Silverado surrendered points for the first time since Sept. 9, but still rolled to a victory over Coronado on Friday night in the Class 4A state football semifinals.
Seniesa Estrada, the two-weight world champion, returns to the boxing ring Saturday at the Palms, debuting under the Top Rank banner against Argentina’s Jazmin Gala Villarino.
If they haven’t learned how to play four quarters by November, there’s no reason to think the Raiders will figure it out in the second half of the season.
