New Cubs manager recalls record-setting days with the Las Vegas 51s and getting his call-up to the majors.
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Ron Kantowski
Ron Kantowski is a sports columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, covering a variety of topics and the Las Vegas sports scene.
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Las Vegan Kris Bryant talked to reporters before the Chicago Cubs played the Cincinnati Reds in the second round of Big League Weekend on Saturday at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Chicago Cubs slugger Kris Bryant of Las Vegas addressed rampant trade rumors and other topics during an informal workout at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Stunt driving team helps “Ford v Ferrari” attain authenticity, critical success en route to Best Picture nomination at the Oscars.
Longtime newspaperman and Las Vegas resident Herb Jaffe covered Don Larsen’s World Series perfect game in 1956 for the Newark Star-Ledger. Larsen died Wednesday at age 90.
Waybe Mabry, one of the Raiders’ most ardent and recognizable fans, said he won’t be able to follow the team to Las Vegas because season tickets cost too much.
Instead of a last hurrah, the Raiders went out of Oakland-Alameda Coliseum with another whimper, blowing a late lead and losing 20-16 to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Las Vegas sports radio talk show host Ken Thomson and UNLV players brightened the days of sick kids with their annual holiday visit to Sunrise Children’s Hospital.
Steer wrestler J.D. Struxness, bareback rider Tanner Aus putting non-rodeo state on the map with impressive early round performances.
For the first time in 10 years, Bishop Gorman isn’t playing in Saturday’s Class 4A state championship football game at Sam Boyd Stadium.
It has been five years since Genie Bouchard lost in the Wimbledon final — and in the Australian and French Open semifinals — and attained a world top five ranking.
As one of the few female auto racing drivers who have competed at the highest level, Danica Patrick was successful in breaking down barriers and altering stereotypes.
Slimmed-down Phil Mickelson rebounds from dubious match against Tiger Woods to put himself in contention at Shiners Open.
Pacific Coast League playoff berth is cherry on top of record-breaking attendance season at new Las Vegas Ballpark.
A 1988 baseball card of former Las Vegas Stars pitcher Keith Comstock taken at Cashman Field was called “the funniest baseball card ever made” by ESPN Wednesday.