THE HOT CORNER

January 1, 2008 - 10:00 pm

[MATT YOUMANS Review-Journal, 26-26-2 (overall record)]

Today's best bet: Georgia (-71/2) over Hawaii (Sugar Bowl)

Warriors quarterback Colt Brennan has put up huge numbers, but he also threw five interceptions against Idaho. Brennan will be pressured into mistakes by a fast and strong Bulldogs defense. Hawaii is 12-0 against much weaker competition. Georgia, which won six straight to finish the regular season 10-2, should pound away on the ground with running backs Knowshon Moreno and Thomas Brown.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) reacts as he leaves the field after an injury during ove ...

Broncos QB Bo Nix worth TD to spread as AFC, NFC title game lines move

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 18, 2026 - 9:27 pm

The New England Patriots are 5½-point road favorites over the Denver Broncos in the AFC title game and the Seattle Seahawks are 2½-point favorites over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship.

The Rebel Girls & Company are again national champions. (Instagram @unlvrgandco)

Back-to-back: UNLV dance team places first at national championship

By Spencer Levering / RJ

January 18, 2026 - 5:45 pm

The Rebel Girls & Company once again won top honors at the nation’s biggest collegiate dance championship in the hip-hop and game day categories.

Calgary Flames' Rasmus Andersson (4) looks on during NHL training camp in Calgary, Alberta, Thu ...

Vegas Golden Knights trade grade for Rasmus Andersson: A-

By Danny Webster / RJ

January 18, 2026 - 4:48 pm

The Golden Knights pulled off a blockbuster trade by acquiring Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Danny Webster grades the trade.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza speaks during media day ahead of the College Football Play ...

Potential Las Vegas Raiders’ draft targets to watch in national championship game

By Adam Hill / RJ

January 18, 2026 - 4:14 pm

Las Vegas Raiders fans will no doubt have their eyes on Indiana star quarterback Fernando Mendoza when his Hoosiers play Miami on Monday, but several other players from the game could also be on the draft radar.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza releases a pass during team practice at Florida Internatio ...

Fernando Mendoza, Carson Beck took different routes to CFP championship game

By Ed Graney / RJ

January 18, 2026 - 10:38 pm

Two quarterbacks, two journeys. Fernando Mendoza of Indiana and Carson Beck of Miami square off Monday night for a national title.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL ...

Raiders on verge of fulfilling Rooney Rule requirements

By Adam Hill / RJ

January 18, 2026 - 3:18 pm

The Raiders plan to conduct in-person interviews with Mike McDaniel and Ejiro Evero this week, which would clear one hurdle on the path to hiring a new head coach.

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) handles the puck during the first period of an N ...

Vegas Golden Knights trade for Rasmus Andersson, star D from Flames

By Danny Webster / RJ

January 18, 2026 - 5:44 pm

The Vegas Golden Knights trade for defenseman Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames. Zach Whitecloud is expected to be in the deal.

Indiana media day with Fernando Mendoza at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Saturday, Jan. ...

Las Vegas officials taking notes in Miami for next year’s national championship game

By Mick Akers / RJ

January 18, 2026 - 2:42 pm

Las Vegas is set to offer a relatively convenient setting for the 2027 College Football Playoff national championship game, a top local tourism official said.

Raiders could get their own ‘Fernandomania’ with No. 1 pick

By Ed Graney / RJ

January 18, 2026 - 7:45 am

Las Vegas Raiders officials are expected to be at the national championship game Monday, no doubt to take a closer look at Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach Davis Webb, left, directs quarterback Bo Nix during Back Toge ...

Ranking the NFL openings, and predicting who will fill them

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 18, 2026 - 6:00 am

There are now eight openings around the NFL. Here are our rankings of each opening, and a prediction on who will ultimately get the job.