Former UNLV player Gaston Essengue helped Cameroon earn a spot in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
Essengue had 14 points in a 58-52 semifinal win over Egypt on Thursday in the FIBA Africa Championship, clinching one of two available Olympic bids.
In Saturday's final, Angola beat Cameroon 86-72 to win the tournament. Essengue had 14 points and five rebounds.
A win Saturday at UNR would place UNLV in a four-way tie for first place in the Mountain West. Computers then would decide who plays in the championship game.
The Los Angeles Chargers are consensus 9½-point favorites over the Raiders, and the line is up to 10 at multiple sportsbooks for Sunday’s AFC West matchup.
Nine handicappers and the RJ’s David Schoen will offer five picks on college football games this season — sides or totals. Here are their selections for Week 14.
The Golden Knights lost their fourth straight game in a defeat to the Montreal Canadiens on Friday at T-Mobile Arena. They lost for the 12th time in 17 games.
The Raiders have fired their offensive and special teams coordinators over the last two weeks. Is Pete Carroll’s job safe?
The Raiders struggled under offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, but there is hope interim offensive coordinator Greg Olson can help right the ship.
Here’s what you need to know about Greg Olson, the Raiders’ interim offensive coordinator.
Quarterback Aidan O’Connell sat down with the Review-Journal to talk about the ups and downs of his young career and what he’s better at than any of his teammates.
Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.
The Rebels finished the prestigious event 0-3, but coach Josh Pastner is encouraged about the potential for a roster that may soon be healthy.
