THE HOT CORNER

December 25, 2007 - 10:00 pm

[TODD DEWEY LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 36-23-1 (overall record)]

Today's best bet: Phoenix Suns (-21/2) over LOS ANGELES LAKERS

The high-flying Suns were smoked by the Lakers at home, 119-98, in the second game of the year, but look for them to get even on the road, where Phoenix has won its last four meetings with L.A. The Suns have won seven of their last 10 against the Lakers and are playing well after splitting a pair of close ones against the Spurs and Mavs and blowing out Toronto on Saturday.

Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone, second from left, celebrates his goal with teammates duri ...

‘It sucks rehabbing,’ Knights captain says after returning to lineup

By Danny Webster / RJ

November 27, 2025 - 11:03 am

Golden Knights captain Mark Stone scored in his return to the lineup Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators after missing the past month with a wrist injury.

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll cuts with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly during the first hal ...

Pete Carroll refutes report that Chip Kelly was ‘botching’ play calls

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

November 27, 2025 - 11:16 am

Raiders coach Pete Carroll pushed back on a recent report that Chip Kelly’s time as offensive coordinator included some game-day gaffes. Kelly was fired Sunday.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, left, celebrates his win in the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturda ...

F1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix huge hit on ESPN

By Allen Leiker / RJ

November 27, 2025 - 9:39 am

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing dominated the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday on the Strip, leading all 50 laps and winning by almost 21 seconds.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

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

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during an NFL football game a ...

Weekend best bets: Experts include NFL picks on Thanksgiving, Black Friday

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 3:28 pm

Las Vegas pro bettors give their best bets for NFL and college football games this weekend, including on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

Smith apologizes for making obscene gesture toward fans Sunday

By Adam Hill / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 2:48 pm

Raiders quarterback Geno Smith apologized Wednesday for making an obscene gesture toward fans following his team’s loss to the Browns.

UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) dives for a late first down as New Mexico Lobos safety ...

‘Look at us now’: UNLV QB becomes awards candidate with Mullen’s help

By Ed Graney / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 1:31 pm

Quarterback Anthony Colandrea came to UNLV to learn from coach Dan Mullen. Now, he might be the favorite for Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) runs past New York Giants linebacker Zaire Barnes ( ...

NFL betting trends — Week 13: 3 Thanksgiving Day games

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 12:31 pm

CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall provides NFL notes and trends for Week 13 games for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, including the Raiders-Chargers game.