UNLV is tapping into the transfer portal again.
Basketball
Aces forward A’ja Wilson, wing Jackie Young and guard Kelsey Plum on Wednesday were named starters for the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.
Administrators, coaches and players with Las Vegas ties offered their thoughts on Thursday’s 50th anniversary of the signing of the landmark Title IX bill.
Liz Cambage signed with the Los Angeles Sparks after spending two seasons with the Aces and is averaging 16.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.8 blocks this season.
The Aces came up short during the 2021 season, but the team’s veteran core and new coach Becky Hammon are aiming for championship redemption this year,
Phoenix has long held a monopoly in the Southwest on hosting major sporting events. But that has changed with Las Vegas and Los Angeles adding new facilities.
For the first time since the 2012-13 season, UNLV has swept the season series against UNR thanks to another strong outing from Bryce Hamilton.
Center Kiah Stokes emerged as a key contributor down the stretch in her one season with the Aces.
Bryce Hamilton scored 30 points for UNLV, and freshman Keshon Gilbert excelled in his first start after Donovan Williams was declared out with an injury shortly before tipoff.
UNLV defeated San Diego on Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center to end nonconference play at 8-5. Donovan Williams and Bryce Hamilton each scored 20 points.
The Mountain West released a new COVID-19 policy Wednesday regarding winter and spring sports.
Entering Monday, NBA unders were 148-102-3 overall for a 59.2 winning percentage. If a bettor had wagered $110 to win $100 on the under of every game, they would be up $3,580.
The parlay, which paid a whopping 22,670-1, was placed on Tuesday and included legs on the NHL, NBA, NFL, college basketball, college football and the LPGA Tour.
Practices Friday through Sunday at Impact Basketball will be closed to the public.
The Utah Jazz will practice in a ballroom at Wynn Las Vegas. Practices are closed to the public.