Essence Booker, one of four honored on Senior Salute afternoon, made key plays late to lift UNLV to an 18th straight win in beating San Diego State.
Ed Graney
Ed Graney came to the Review-Journal in May of 2006 as its lead sports columnist. He has covered all major sporting events, including Super Bowls to NBA championships to every Final Four since 1995. Graney also covered the Olympic Games in Beijing (2008) and London (2012). A graduate of San Diego State University, he is a five-time Nevada Sportswriter of the Year and past winner of Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 for columns. He and wife Bonnie have two children, a son (Tristan) and daughter (Bridget).
Putting the franchise tag on Josh Jacobs could allow the Raiders another year to see if his production dips and by how much at a position not known for longevity.
Conference realignment and expansion are not over, so it’s the charge of UNLV to be prepared if and when a Power Five league comes calling.
The Golden Knights’ top six defensemen are healthy again and playing like one of the NHL’s best blue lines since the All-Star break, much to the delight of goalie Adin Hill.
Kruger signed a five-year contract and hasn’t even finished a second season. Those already banging out Tweets and emails for another change at the top are incredibly shortsighted.
Derek Carr, nine-year starting quarterback for the Raiders, is expected to be released this week after refusing to be traded to any team.
As soon as the Super Bowl ends Sunday, the clock will begin ticking for next year’s game at Allegiant Stadium. And don’t forget about the NCAA Tournament and Formula One.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator and former UNLV quarterback Shane Steichen coaches the game of his life in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The UNLV women’s basketball team is 22-2 and has won 13 straight but has yet to crack the Top 25 rankings.
Mark Coleman, who died of cancer on Saturday at age 58, was a beacon of hope for the Democracy Prep basketball team that he helped coach.
Two realignment proposals are on the table, neither of which would change the dominance Bishop Gorman football has over local schools.
It’s a good thing for the Raiders that Brady has retired, given the regression seen in his game this past season.