Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels is back doing special things as the New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator after failing twice as a head coach.
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Ed Graney came to the Review-Journal in May of 2006 as its lead sports columnist. He has covered all major sporting events, including Super Bowls to NBA championships to every Final Four since 1995. Graney also covered the Olympic Games in Beijing (2008) and London (2012). A graduate of San Diego State University, he is a five-time Nevada Sportswriter of the Year and past winner of Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 for columns. He and wife Bonnie have two children, a son (Tristan) and daughter (Bridget).
He wasn’t perfect, but Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was at his best when it mattered most in winning a national championship.
The Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott as coach after nine seasons Monday, leaving some wondering if the Las Vegas Raiders might be interested in hiring him.
Two quarterbacks, two journeys. Fernando Mendoza of Indiana and Carson Beck of Miami square off Monday night for a national title.
Las Vegas Raiders officials are expected to be at the national championship game Monday, no doubt to take a closer look at Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
UNLV coach Dan Mullen is the recipient of the Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach of the Year award, the Football Writers Association of America announced.
UNLV’s 2026 football schedule is complete, with the Rebels hosting Memphis of the American Conference on Aug. 29 at Allegiant Stadium to open the season.
UNLV basketball coach Josh Pastner scrambled to get to Tuesday’s game against Boise State after getting a flat tire, then watched his Rebels prevail in overtime.
UNLV has lost two straight Mountain West basketball games as it prepares to meet struggling Boise State on Tuesday night at the Thomas & Mack Center.
The Indiana coach has given no indication he desires a jump to the NFL, but the idea of having Fernando Mendoza at quarterback might change his mind.
Despite the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denying “Las Vegas Athletics” and “Vegas Athletics,” the team shouldn’t consider rebranding itself.
Louie Addazio, who has had several stops at the collegiate level, worked the last two years for the Chiefs as a quality control coach.
UNLV has signed former Oklahoma and Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold out of the transfer portal. He was a five-star prospect out of high school.
Former UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea, the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year, committed to Nebraska on his visit to campus Tuesday.
A total rebuild is needed for the Las Vegas Raiders, and it starts with Tom Brady and John Spytek identifying the right head coach.