THE HOT CORNER

May 16, 2008 - 9:00 pm

[MATT YOUTMANS Review-Journal, 31-29-2 (overall record)]

Today's best bet: Los Angeles Lakers (+4) over UTAH JAZZ

It's evident the Lakers are the NBA's best team, and the opportunity to close out a series on the road is a stage made for Kobe Bryant. Expect a tight game in the fourth quarter, with Bryant and Jazz point guard Deron Williams trading big plays. Home teams are 20-1 straight up in the second round of the playoffs, but the Lakers are capable of beating the trend.

People wait in line to place bets after prop bets were posted at the Westgate Superbook for Sup ...

Eye on 2026: Super Bowl 60 tops sports betting calendar

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 9:16 am

Las Vegas Review-Journal sports betting reporter Todd Dewey will keep track of all the action at the city’s sportsbooks in 2026, starting with Super Bowl 60 in February.

Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) passes the puck around Tampa Bay Lightning defensem ...

Injured Knights center isn’t on Sweden’s Olympic roster

By Danny Webster / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 8:56 am

Golden Knights center William Karlsson, who has been out since November with a lower-body injury, was not named to Sweden’s roster for the Winter Olympics on Friday.

Aerial view of Allegiant Stadium at dusk on Thursday, January 6, 2022. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas ...

Eye on 2026: Las Vegas prepares for CFP title game

By Adam Hill / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 8:43 am

The 2026 college football season will culminate in Las Vegas for the first time. That’s one of the stories Review-Journal reporter Adam Hill will be following this year.

Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) shoots the puck during the third period on Thursday ...

Knights defenseman joins Eichel on US Olympic roster

By Danny Webster / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 9:03 am

Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin was named to Team USA’s Olympic roster on Friday, joining teammate Jack Eichel for the Winter Olympics in Italy in February.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

January 1, 2026 - 10:55 pm

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

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown during ...

Raiders report: Chiefs’ Travis Kelce leaves legacy with Bowers, Mayer

By Adam Hill / RJ

January 1, 2026 - 4:17 pm

Both Raiders tight ends have been impacted by Chiefs star Travis Kelce and the way he changed the position ahead of what could be his last game on Sunday.

Carolina Panthers safety Tre'Von Moehrig (7) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnol ...

NFL Week 18 betting trends: Edges for Seahawks-49ers, Ravens-Steelers

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

January 1, 2026 - 2:25 pm

CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall provides NFL notes and trends for Week 18 games for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) skates with the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Matt ...

Knights head into father’s trip in search of ‘confidence’

By Danny Webster / RJ

January 1, 2026 - 2:12 pm

The Golden Knights head into their annual father’s trip in need of some answers after allowing 14 goals during a three-game losing streak.

Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) drops back to throw against the San Francisco 49ers during t ...

‘Disappointing to lose him’: Raiders rookie quarterback heads to Dolphins

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 1, 2026 - 3:20 pm

Raiders rookie quarterback Cam Miller has been signed to the Miami Dolphins’ 53-man roster. He had been on the Raiders’ practice squad all season.

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL game at Alle ...

Eye on 2026: Raiders facing crucial offseason

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 1, 2026 - 7:00 am

Will they fire coach Pete Carroll? Will Tom Brady show his face more? Those are some of the stories Vincent Bonsignore will be following on the Raiders’ beat in 2026.