THE HOT CORNER

October 10, 2007 - 9:00 pm

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Today's best bet: Minnesota Vikings-CHICAGO BEARS (Under 371/2) (Sunday)

Even with all the injuries, the Chicago defense started to look like its old self during the second half of Sunday night's victory over Green Bay. The Minnesota offense may be just what the Bears need to keep the momentum going. The Vikings average just 17 points per game this season, and are scoring a woeful 13.5 points per contest on the road. Both meetings last season stayed under this total.

Raiders owner Mark Davis and General Manager John Spytek watch the team's warm-up before a ...

Hill: Raiders must consider trading No. 1 pick in NFL draft

By Adam Hill / RJ

January 11, 2026 - 6:00 am

If there is any doubt about the top quarterbacks in the NFL draft, the Las Vegas Raiders must consider trading the pick and obtaining additional assets.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) reacts during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA ...

Bonsignore: Raiders should keep the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 11, 2026 - 6:00 am

The Las Vegas Raiders have a chance to change the trajectory of their franchise by selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

Bishop Gorman guard Ty Johnson (1) leaps up for a shot against Coronado during a boys high scho ...

3 takeaways from Big City Showdown: Gorman boys, girls shine — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright and Madeline Carter / RJ

January 10, 2026 - 11:20 pm

Bishop Gorman’s boys and girls basketball teams claimed significant wins over other 5A state title contenders at the Big City Showdown. Here are three takeaways.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

January 10, 2026 - 10:55 pm

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

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti holds up the trophy after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football ...

Hill: Enjoy the chaos and parity of CFP while we can

By Adam Hill / RJ

January 10, 2026 - 5:37 pm

The College Football Playoffs have been a thrilling ride with NIL and the transfer portal helping create unprecedented parity, but we all know it can’t continue like this.

3 takeaways: Golden Knights get ‘mojo back,’ win 3rd straight — PHOTOS

By Adam Hill and Liv Paggiarino / RJ

January 10, 2026 - 10:50 pm

The Golden Knights won their third straight and got an insurance goal from their captain, who has now scored in a franchise record-tying seven straight games.

Chris Coyne waves his first-place check during the Circa Sports award check presentation ceremo ...

Circa Million NFL contest winner claims $1M prize on tiebreaker

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 10, 2026 - 2:01 pm

When two entries in the Circa Million contest tied for first, they expected to win $750,000 each. But a tiebreaker neither entry was aware of gave one entry $1 million and the other half a million.

The Oakland Athletics remove their ball caps for the national anthem before a baseball game aga ...

Graney: Should the A’s rebrand themselves? History says no

By Ed Graney / RJ

January 10, 2026 - 6:00 am

Despite the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denying “Las Vegas Athletics” and “Vegas Athletics,” the team shouldn’t consider rebranding itself.

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) is helped off the ice after suffering an appar ...

Golden Knights survive tough 1st half, look to turn the corner

By Adam Hill / RJ

January 10, 2026 - 6:00 am

The Golden Knights have been decimated by injuries and endured some unusual rough patches, but lead the Pacific Division entering the second half of the season.

QB that Raiders could select No. 1 leads Indiana past Oregon

By Charles Odum The Associated Press

January 10, 2026 - 12:58 am

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who is in line to be drafted by the Raiders with the No 1 pick in the NFL draft, led Indiana to a win in the Peach Bowl.