The UNLV logo that bore a striking resemblance to Western character actor Sam Elliott now is going the way of Khalil Mack Raiders jerseys.
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UNLV closed nonconference play by getting blown out by Bucknell on Tuesday, trailing the entire way in a 97-72 loss in the third-place game of the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu.
Breaking down UNLV’s basketball game against Bucknell University at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu.
Jordan Barnes scored 28 points to lead Indiana State to an 84-79 victory over UNLV on Sunday in the Diamond Head Challenge in Honolulu. The Rebels will play in Tuesday’s consolation game.
Breaking down UNLV’s basketball game against Indiana State at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu.
Former UNLV running back Lexington Thomas will play in the NFL Players Association Collegiate Bowl on Jan. 19 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
UNLV used a 23-3 run to defeat Hawaii 73-59 on Saturday in the Diamond Head Challenge in Honolulu. The Rebels play Indiana State at 1:30 p.m. Sunday on ESPN2 in the tournament semifinals.
Breaking down UNLV’s basketball game against Hawaii at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu.
UNLV opens play in the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu on Saturday against Hawaii. That’s the first of three games in four days for the Rebels.
The Mountain West announced a new men’s basketball challenge series, agreeing to a two-year deal with the Atlantic 10 Conference beginning in the 2020-21 season. There also is a two-year option that could take the series into the 2023-24 season.
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez announced his early signing class Wednesday. The Rebels signed 15 players, 11 of whom will enroll in January and go through spring practices.
UNLV coach Tony Sanchez will announce the early signees on Wednesday. The Rebels have the Mountain West’s third-best class, according to 247Sports.
UNLV freshman forward Joel Ntambwe was named Mountain West player of the week.
Fresno State is the first school in college football history to go from double-digit losses to two consecutive seasons of double-figure victories. Coach Jeff Tedford orchestrated the turnaround.
Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers rushed for 212 yards and two touchdowns and was named the Las Vegas Bowl’s Most Valuable Player. His played helped the Bulldogs to a 31-20 victory over Arizona State.