Local players selected in NFL draft

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

April 24, 2010 - 8:07 am

Linebacker Stevenson Sylvester, a Valley High School graduate who play at Utah, was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is the No. 166 overall pick.

Thought to be a late-round prospect, UNLV center/guard Joe Hawley went higher than many expected in the NFL Draft. He was selected in the fourth round this morning by the Atlanta Falcons, and was the No. 117 pick overall.

Sandra Douglass Morgan, Steve Hill, Jim Gibson and showgirls with a ceremonial helmet passed fr ...

Everything you need to know about 2027 CFP title game at Allegiant Stadium

By David Schoen / RJ

January 21, 2026 - 6:08 pm

Las Vegas will host the 2027 College Football national championship game at Allegiant Stadium. Here is everything you need to know about the game.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) tries to fend off Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) during a ...

5 must-watch Las Vegas Aces games in the 2026 season

By Callie Fin / RJ

January 21, 2026 - 5:21 pm

The WNBA announced its 2026 schedule Wednesday. The Las Vegas Aces, who have won three of the past four titles, will open May 9 against the Phoenix Mercury.

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

‘He’s a gamer’: Knights defenseman eager to reunite with Rasmus Andersson

By Danny Webster / RJ

January 21, 2026 - 4:52 pm

Noah Hanifin is looking forward to playing with Rasmus Andersson again as members of the Golden Knights after playing parts of five years together with Calgary.

Workers install new grass at Las Vegas Ballpark Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Benjam ...

Las Vegas Aviators play sod game to prepare for season — PHOTOS

By Benjamin Hager / RJ

January 21, 2026 - 4:37 pm

The new grass will see its first competition on Feb. 27-March 1 when the stadium hosts the Live Like Lou Las Vegas College Baseball Classic.

Raiders owner Mark Davis looks on before the start of a press conference with general manager J ...

Las Vegas Raiders can hire coach any time after fulfilling Rooney Rule

By Adam Hill / RJ

January 21, 2026 - 2:56 pm

The Las Vegas Raiders conducted two in-person interviews during their time in south Florida that will enable them to hire a coach whenever a decision is made.

Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) skates with the puck under pressure from New Jersey Dev ...

Injured Knights players not expected back before Olympics

By Danny Webster / RJ

January 21, 2026 - 1:43 pm

The six Golden Knights players out with injuries are not expected to return before the NHL Olympic break in February, general manager Kelly McCrimmon said.

Aces center A'ja Wilson celebrates winning the WNBA championship following game four of a ...

Las Vegas Aces to open season with WNBA Finals rematch

By Callie Fin / RJ

January 21, 2026 - 5:35 pm

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury for their third WNBA title in four years. They will open their season against them May 9 at T-Mobile Arena.

UNLV head coach Josh Pastner yells at a referee Michael Irving on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Lo ...

The UNLV motto that’s powering Josh Pastner’s Rebels basketball rebuild

By Callie Fin / RJ

January 21, 2026 - 8:35 am

UNLV’s new basketball coach has been emphasizing a mantra all season. He believes his team embodied it in Tuesday’s upset win at Utah State.

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks to the media before game 1 of the WNBA Finals series w ...

WNBA free agency still frozen as labor negotiations continue

By Callie Fin / RJ

January 20, 2026 - 11:46 pm

Here’s everything you need to know about the status of negotiations between the WNBA and the players’ association and how the Aces’ offseason might be impacted.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

January 20, 2026 - 10:55 pm

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