THE HOT CORNER

March 19, 2008 - 9:00 pm

[MATT YOUMANS Review-Journal, 30-27-2 (overall record)]

Today's best bet: Indiana (-1) over Arkansas (Friday)

Senior forward D.J. White and freshman guard Eric Gordon make a tough inside-out combination for the Hoosiers, who are 25-7 and seeded No. 8 in the East Region. Indiana led the Big Ten in scoring, free-throw shooting and rebounding. White and Gordon should pick up a team that has stumbled since ex-coach Kelvin Sampson called it quits in the wake of multiple NCAA violations.

Liberty running back Ezra Sanelivi passes his opponents during a high school football game betw ...

Nevada Preps rankings: Foothill, Green Valley move up in 5A football

By Alex Wright / RJ

October 6, 2025 - 3:21 pm

Check out where the top high school football, soccer and volleyball teams stand in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s rankings.

Toronto Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk (30) celebrates his solo home run during the second inni ...

BetMGM bettor loses $1.2M wager on MLB playoff game

By Todd Dewey / RJ

October 6, 2025 - 2:45 pm

A BetMGM bettor wagered $1.2 million on the Yankees to defeat the Blue Jays on Saturday in Game 1 of their American League Division Series, which Toronto won 10-1.

Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) and right wing Mitch Marner (93) participate in practice ...

‘NHL on TNT’ to broadcast from T-Mobile Arena for Knights’ season opener

By Danny Webster / RJ

October 6, 2025 - 3:18 pm

The “NHL on TNT” will broadcast live Wednesday from T-Mobile Arena for its season-opening show, capped by the Golden Knights hosting the Los Angeles Kings.

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll meets with Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during a timeout ...

Pete Carroll thought about benching Geno Smith on Sunday

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

October 6, 2025 - 1:25 pm

Raiders coach Pete Carroll said he considered pulling quarterback Geno Smith in Sunday’s loss at Indianapolis, but thought the offense needed the time playing together.

UNLV head coach Dan Mullen is pleased with his players against the Idaho State Bengals during t ...

Kickoff time announced for UNLV-Boise State showdown

By Ed Graney / RJ

October 6, 2025 - 12:58 pm

UNLV and Boise State will be meeting for the fourth time on the football field in the past 23 months, including the past two Mountain West championship games.

Raiders linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) warms up during the team’s practice at the Interm ...

Raiders release starting linebacker 5 games into season

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

October 6, 2025 - 11:45 am

Linebacker Germaine Pratt signed a one-year, $4.2 million contract with the Raiders in the offseason, including $3.75 million guaranteed.

Utah players react during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virgini ...

Latest Las Vegas Bowl projection features familiar school

By David Schoen / RJ

October 6, 2025 - 10:42 am

The Las Vegas Bowl takes place Dec. 31 at Allegiant Stadium. Here are the teams projected to play in the game after Week 6 of the college football season.

The Golden Knights celebrate after a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third perio ...

4 takeaways from Knights preseason: Offense still a work in progress

By Danny Webster / RJ

October 6, 2025 - 8:00 am

The Golden Knights were pleased with their effort defensively throughout preseason, but left surprised at the lack of goals of their own.

Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) gets a stick from Utah Mammoth defenseman Olli M&#x ...

Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup hopes rely on 3 top-5 picks from 2015

By Danny Webster / RJ

October 6, 2025 - 6:01 am

The Golden Knights are relying on Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner and Noah Hanifin — three top-five picks from the 2015 draft — to help the team win another Stanley Cup.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

October 5, 2025 - 10:55 pm

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