THE HOT CORNER

January 10, 2010 - 10:00 pm

MAL VAN VALKENBURG Review-Journal, 48-38-3 (overall record)

Today's best bet: Green Bay Packers (pick) over ARIZONA CARDINALS

When it comes to the NFL playoffs, I like going with the hot team, and that's the Green Bay Packers. Winners of seven of their last eight games, they have been a covering machine the past two months. The Cardinals boast a high-powered offense, but the Packers can match them TD for TD. Since November, the Cardinals have beaten only one team with a winning record.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs with the ball during the second half of an N ...

3 things to know about Bears: Could 2024 top pick be hitting stride?

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

September 27, 2025 - 8:00 am

The Raiders host the Bears on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in a matchup of 1-2 teams. Here are three things to know about Chicago before kickoff.

Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs against Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jaly ...

Sharp money moves total on Raiders-Bears Week 4 matchup

By Todd Dewey / RJ

September 27, 2025 - 7:12 am

The Raiders are consensus 1-point favorites over the Bears, and the consensus total is 47½ for Sunday’s matchup at Allegiant Stadium.

Vegas Nation Gameday Week 4 — The Raiders Hosting Da Bears

By David Schoen / RJ

September 27, 2025 - 7:03 am

Dominic Lavoie and the rest of the Vegas Nation team preview the Raiders’ game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.

Raiders Q&A: Tight end talks expanded role, Bowers’ sense of humor

By Adam Hill / RJ

September 27, 2025 - 7:00 am

Raiders tight end Ian Thomas is expected to take on a bigger role this week. He talked about preparing for his opportunity in a Q&A with the Review-Journal.

Las Vegas’s Dasean Deayon (5) avoids Green Valley’s DB Blake Brickhouse (4) during a footba ...

Prep football roundup: Las Vegas High gets past Green Valley — PHOTOS

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

September 27, 2025 - 12:05 am

Check out results from Friday’s Southern Nevada high school football games, including victories for Las Vegas High, Arbor View and Desert Oasis.

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, rear, has a laugh with Sidney Crosby during a bre ...

Fleury takes final bow with Penguins before calling it a career

By Will Graves The Associated Press

September 26, 2025 - 11:09 pm

Marc-Andre Fleury made it a point to drink in every moment of his final practice as a professional ahead of a cameo Saturday during the Penguins’ preseason game.

Sloan Canyon defensive lineman Jordan Frost (91) chases after Spring Valley quarterback Antwan ...

Friday’s high school scores, top performances

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

September 26, 2025 - 10:52 pm

Check out the scores and top performances from Friday’s high school football, soccer and girls volleyball action.

Liberty tight end Aiden Webster runs the ball during a high school football game between Libert ...

No. 2 Liberty outlasts No. 6 Foothill in 5A league opener — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

September 26, 2025 - 10:08 pm

Liberty’s football team opened Class 5A Lake League play with a road win at Foothill on Friday night. The Patriots had two special teams scores and six sacks.

3 takeaways from Knights’ win: Youngsters stand out against Sharks

By Danny Webster / RJ

September 26, 2025 - 10:00 pm

Youth was served as the Golden Knights beat a veteran-heavy San Jose Sharks team on Friday to improve to 2-2 in the preseason.

Aces on verge of returning to WNBA Finals after Game 3 win over Fever

By Callie Fin / RJ

September 26, 2025 - 8:59 pm

Jackie Young had 25 points, and the Aces beat the Indiana Fever on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Game 3 of their WNBA playoffs semifinals series.