BASKETBALL
• Dallas Mavericks at Cleveland Cavaliers, 5 p.m., ESPN (30)
• Seattle SuperSonics at Denver Nuggets, 7:30 p.m., ESPN (30)
HOCKEY
• Columbus Blue Jackets at Los Angeles Kings, 7:30 p.m., FSW (49)
HORSE RACING
• Oak Tree at Santa Anita, 3 p.m., FSW (49)
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule began the season by taking a shot at Las Vegas, but he is back in the city to coach his Cornhuskers in Wednesday’s Las Vegas Bowl.
The Giants are 2½-point favorites over the Raiders in Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium and the total is 41½.
Transfer portal, possible coaching moves, a look ahead to spring ball — all are things to keep an eye on with the UNLV football team in 2026.
Professional sports bettor Scott Pritchard analyzes every NFL Week 17 Sunday and Monday game and makes predictions for each matchup.
The Raiders placed star defensive end Maxx Crosby on injured reserve Saturday, officially ending his season with two games remaining.
Morgan Scalley has taken over as Utah’s football coach one game early, but players and coaches are focused on the Las Vegas Bowl.
Legendary sportscaster Brent Musburger went 3-2 against the spread last week and is on a 16-8-1 ATS run in the NFL handicapping contest.
It was another busy year in the Las Vegas sports scene for writer/columnist Adam Hill, from the Raiders to WrestleMania to chaos at the high school and college levels.
The loser of Sunday’s game between the Raiders and Giants at Allegiant Stadium will be in prime position for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
Dominic Lavoie and the Vegas Nation team preview the Raiders’ matchup against the New York Giants on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
