Marquel Lee will make his first NFL start on Sunday. And what a time for it.
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The NFL said Thursday it will not investigate allegations of excessive force made by Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett against the Metropolitan Police Department.
The Patriots dropped to 8½-point favorites over the Chiefs on Thursday afternoon at several Las Vegas sports books.
The Patriots had the best NFL record against the spread in 2016 at 16-3, and the Falcons had the best over-under mark at 16-2-1.
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and CG Technology sports book vice-president Matthew Holt preview the Patriots’ season in the 28th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.
The NFL regular season gets underway tonight with Thursday Night Football with the defending Super Bowl champions New England hosting Kansas City.
As Nevada’s sports wagering handle has increased, so have the number of entries in the major football handicapping contests at Las Vegas sports books.
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and CG Technology sports book vice-president Matthew Holt preview the Chiefs’ season in the 27th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.
Entry fees range from free to $5,000 for the winner-take-all Westgate SuperContest Gold.
Metropolitan Police Department Undersheriff Kevin McMahill denied race played a role when officers detained Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett after the Aug. 26 Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight.
The Clark County Commission will undertake a high-impact project review of the planned $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat Las Vegas Stadium when it meets Wednesday morning. Catch up on stadium construction news in the first presentation of the “Vegas Nation Stadium Show.”
What pro football games will be broadcast in the Las Vegas market.
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart and Wynn sports book director Johnny Avello preview the Cardinals’ season in the 24th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.
Sebastian Janikowski said in June he wanted to kick for the Raiders in 2020 when they relocate to Las Vegas. He might not make it to Sunday.
