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• Philadelphia Flyers at Atlanta Thrashers, 4 p.m., Versus (67)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce kicks the ball back to an assistant during warmups be ...

3 things to know about Raiders’ opponent: Chiefs suffer through atypical season

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 5:28 pm

The Raiders host a Chiefs team that has six wins, lost Patrick Mahomes to a season-ending knee injury and will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Defensive coordinator Mike Scherer communicates with defensive back Jordyn Morgan (25) during t ...

Defensive expert returns to UNLV coaching staff under Mullen

By Ed Graney / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 3:56 pm

Mike Scherer, who helped build one of the most successful defenses in school history, will coach linebackers with the Rebels.

Air Force Falcons defensive back Korey Johnson (2) attempts to trip UNLV running back Jai' ...

UNLV standout running back announces return for senior season

By David Schoen / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 3:25 pm

Jai’Den “Jet” Thomas is returning to the UNLV football team for his senior season, the school confirmed Friday in a social media video.

UNLV Rebels head coach Josh Pastner looks on at the start of an NCAA basketball game against th ...

Flu bug hits Rebels before difficult stretch of 3 games in 7 days

By Ed Graney / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 3:19 pm

Beset by injuries to begin the season, UNLV’s basketball team is now dealing with a flu bug ahead of Saturday’s game against Air Force at Thomas & Mack Center.

Jamal Adams has been bright spot in Raiders’ lost season

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 4:53 pm

In a season devoid of good stories, linebacker Jamal Adams’ return from injury has been one of the few bright spots for the 2-14 Raiders.

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL game at Alle ...

Raiders mailbag: What would the team do with the No. 1 pick in NFL draft?

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 3:59 pm

Raiders fans have nothing to get excited about for the season finale against Kansas City, but that could change if the team gets the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

3 takeaways: Eichel returns, but Knights drop 4th straight on late goal

By Danny Webster / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 4:22 pm

The Golden Knights got star center Jack Eichel back for Friday’s game against the St. Louis Blues, but they still lost their fourth straight.

People wait in line to place bets after prop bets were posted at the Westgate Superbook for Sup ...

Eye on 2026: Super Bowl 60 tops sports betting calendar

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 9:16 am

Las Vegas Review-Journal sports betting reporter Todd Dewey will keep track of all the action at the city’s sportsbooks in 2026, starting with Super Bowl 60 in February.

Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) passes the puck around Tampa Bay Lightning defensem ...

Injured Knights center isn’t on Sweden’s Olympic roster

By Danny Webster / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 8:56 am

Golden Knights center William Karlsson, who has been out since November with a lower-body injury, was not named to Sweden’s roster for the Winter Olympics on Friday.

Aerial view of Allegiant Stadium at dusk on Thursday, January 6, 2022. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas ...

Eye on 2026: Las Vegas prepares for CFP title game

By Adam Hill / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 8:43 am

The 2026 college football season will culminate in Las Vegas for the first time. That’s one of the stories Review-Journal reporter Adam Hill will be following this year.