THE HOT CORNER

July 24, 2010 - 11:00 pm

MATT YOUMANS - LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 38-38-2 (overall record)

Today's best bet: St. Louis Cardinals (-120) over CHICAGO CUBS

• The Cardinals need a strong start from Chris Carpenter (11-3, 3.05 ERA) to avoid a three-game sweep. Carpenter was sharp in winning his past two outings, allowing two runs in 16 innings. St. Louis is 6-1 in his past seven starts against the Cubs, including a 7-1 win at Wrigley Field on May 28. The Cardinals can be anemic offensively if Albert Pujols isn't hitting, but Ryan Ludwick is back in the lineup.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

December 11, 2025 - 10:55 pm

Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.

Mater East guard Myla Faught chases the ball during a basketball game between Mater East and Co ...

Thursday’s high school scores, top performances

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

December 11, 2025 - 9:59 pm

Check out the scores and top performances from Thursday’s high school basketball and flag football action.

Mater East guard Aa'Ziah Fraizer (11) dribbles the ball as Scarlet Lopez (5) jumps up whil ...

Mater East defeats Coronado in girls basketball — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

December 11, 2025 - 9:50 pm

Mater East defeated Coronado in a girls basketball game Thursday night at Coronado. Here are photos from the game.

Brushton Minton competes in the tie down roping event during the seventh go-round of the Nation ...

Minton builds up roping career to NFR level

By Alex Riley Special to the / RJ

December 11, 2025 - 9:49 pm

The probability that Brushton Minton was going to be involved in rodeo was high. What that looked like took some time to sort itself out.

Clint Summers and Jade Corkill compete in the team roping event during the seventh go-round of ...

Season of uncertainty jells for roping duo

By Alex Riley Special to the / RJ

December 11, 2025 - 9:45 pm

After winning the 2024 NFR average title as a header, Clint Summers began 2025 on unsure footing. He had no permanent partner and was trying to figure out what was next.

Statler Wright rides Talk Derby 2 Me in the saddle bronc riding event during the seventh go-ro ...

Some make NFR a year-after-year Vegas experience

By Patrick Everson Special to the / RJ

December 11, 2025 - 9:40 pm

Statler Wright first made the NFR in 2024, but the 22-year-old has been at the Thomas Mack nearly every year of his life, giving him a unique view of how far the Finals have come.

Kincade Henry celebrates after placing first in tie-down roping during the eighth go-round of t ...

NFR Day 8: Allen jumps to steer wrestling lead, Wright returns — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

December 11, 2025 - 9:14 pm

Tucker Allen took the lead in the steer wrestling standings on the eighth night of NFR on Thursday. Stetson Wright competed after suffering left hip and right leg contusion.

Raiders report: Super Bowl champ excited to face ex-teammates

By Adam Hill / RJ

December 11, 2025 - 5:11 pm

Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV rejuvenated his career and won a Super Bowl with the Eagles, but he has found a niche in Las Vegas after being traded.

NFR Live with saddle bronc rider Statler Wright

December 11, 2025 - 4:45 pm

Saddle bronc rider Statler Wright joins us for NFR Live at 4:45 from Day 8 of the 2025 National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) lauches himself towards Denver Broncos quarterback Bo ...

5 weekend best bets: Experts pick NFL games, bowl game

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 11, 2025 - 3:48 pm

Professional sports bettor Cris Zeniuk and CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall made the same best bet on the Broncos-Packers showdown Sunday in Denver.