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Golden Knights struggle early, get pounded by Wild

By STEVE CARPLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

November 27, 2009 - 4:02 pm

The Las Vegas Locomotives captured the inaugural United Football League championship today, beating the Florida Tuskers 20-17 at Sam Boyd Stadium on Graham Gano's 33-yard field goal 1:47 into overtime.

The Tuskers were trying to finish the season unbeaten. They were 6-0 going into today's title game. The Locomotives finished 5-2.

Raiders will pick 1st or 2nd in the NFL draft thanks to Falcons’ upset win

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

December 30, 2025 - 7:54 am

No matter what happens on Sunday, the Raiders are guaranteed to pick either first or second in the 2026 NFL draft.

RJ sports reporter Danny Webster’s 5 favorite stories of 2025

By Danny Webster / RJ

December 30, 2025 - 7:00 am

Review-Journal Golden Knights reporter Danny Webster reflects on his favorite stories from 2025, a year during which he also covered the Aces’ 4-game sweep in the WNBA Finals.

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December 29, 2025 - 10:55 pm

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Golden Knights struggle early, get pounded by Wild

By Danny Webster / RJ

December 29, 2025 - 11:15 pm

The Golden Knights were drubbed over the first two periods in dropping a 5-2 decision to the Minnesota Wild.

La Sierra Golden Eagles guard Godfrey Little (11) and UNLV Rebels center Emmanuel Stephen (34) ...

UNLV coasts to easy home win, evens record

By Adam Hill / RJ

December 29, 2025 - 9:54 pm

The Rebels are 6-6 after getting off to a huge lead early and coasting to a win over NAIA-school La Sierra on Monday night at Thomas & Mack Center.

Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller, left, walks with training staff and Raiders quarterback ...

Has Geno Smith played his final game with the Raiders?

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

December 29, 2025 - 4:15 pm

Raiders quarterback Geno Smith did not suffer a high ankle sprain as originally feared during Sunday’s game, but his availability for the season finale remains in doubt.

UNLV offensive line coach reportedly heading to USF

By Ed Graney / RJ

December 29, 2025 - 11:03 am

He was also on Ohio State’s staff for three seasons, including the 2024 national championship team.

UNLV head coach Dan Mullen within the Fertitta Football Complex on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in ...

RJ columnist Ed Graney’s 5 favorite stories of 2025

By Ed Graney / RJ

December 29, 2025 - 4:46 pm

Review-Journal reporter/columnist Ed Graney spent the year writing columns on local teams and issues, and also covered Dan Mullen’s first season as the UNLV football coach.

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Graney: Minus the warrior Maxx Crosby, Raiders look as bad as ever

By Ed Graney / RJ

December 29, 2025 - 9:39 am

Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby isn’t happy he was shut down for the season, but it’s now all about the future for a 2-14 team that has lost 10 straight games.

Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) is taken down by Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) duri ...

Raiders report: Michael Mayer makes most of opportunity

By Adam Hill / RJ

December 29, 2025 - 7:45 am

The Raiders got a career high in catches and yards from tight end Michael Mayer, who started Sunday’s game against the New York Giants with Brock Bowers out with a knee injury.