THE HOT CORNER

October 12, 2007 - 9:00 pm

[TODD DEWEY review-journal, 30-22-1 (overall record)]

Today's best bet: BOSTON RED SOX (-150) over Cleveland Indians)

Red Sox starter Josh Beckett gets the nod in a showdown of Cy Young contenders. Beckett has three shutouts in six playoff starts, including a four-hitter against the Angels in Game 1 of the first round at Fenway Park. He went 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA against Cleveland this year. C.C. Sabathia threw 114 pitches in five innings of the Indians' 12-3 win over the Yankees last week.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving runs through shooting drills after practice at T-Mobi ...

What to know about Mavericks-Lakers preseason game: Stars return to Strip

By Danny Webster / RJ

October 14, 2025 - 6:59 pm

The NBA is returning to Las Vegas on Wednesday for a preseason showdown between the Lakers and Mavericks at T-Mobile Arena. Here’s what to know about the matchup.

Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) leaps up for the ball during game four of a WNBA finals match ...

Aces 2025 WNBA Finals run draws high viewership on ESPN

By Arlette Yousif / RJ

October 14, 2025 - 5:37 pm

Almost two million viewers tuned in to watch Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Aces and Phoenix Mercury, according to a post on ESPN PR’s X page.

UNLV head coach Daniel Mullen signals as his players prepare to warm up to face Air Force Falco ...

UNLV football coach says ‘I’m not going anywhere’ as coaching carousel spins

By Ed Graney / RJ

October 14, 2025 - 4:20 pm

UNLV’s first-year coach once again pledged his commitment to the program after a high-profile firing in college football.

FILE - President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy as FIFA President Gianni ...

Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston

By Will Weissert The Associated Press

October 14, 2025 - 2:07 pm

The president’s comments came during his meeting with Argentina’s president and it wasn’t immediately clear what he was referring to.

Aces guard Jackie Young interacts with the media at Raising Cane’s on the Strip Tuesday, ...

Aces’ star dishes out fast food to fans in celebratory shift on the Strip

By Mick Akers / RJ

October 14, 2025 - 1:24 pm

Aces’ star Jackie Young traded in her basketball uniform for a Raising Cane’s one, passing out orders of chicken fingers to fans on the Strip.

Monday’s high school scores, top performances

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

October 13, 2025 - 11:34 pm

Check out the scores and top performances from Monday’s high school tennis, soccer and girls volleyball action.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

October 13, 2025 - 10:55 pm

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

Faith Lutheran players and coaches pose with the trophy after defeating Palo Verde to win the 5 ...

Faith Lutheran boys down Palo Verde for 2nd straight 5A title — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

October 13, 2025 - 8:33 pm

Faith Lutheran’s boys tennis team defeated Palo Verde to win its second straight Class 5A team state title Monday at Palo Verde.

Palo Verde’s Remi Rice returns the ball during a high school tennis match against Corona ...

Preps notebook: Palo Verde tennis star eyes another title

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

October 13, 2025 - 8:23 pm

Palo Verde’s run of five consecutive girls state team tennis titles is over, but Panthers standout Remi Rice is ready to move on.

This is a rendering showing a proposed mixed-use project that will surround the Athletics’ Ma ...

Bally’s Vegas construction timeline revealed

By Mick Akers / RJ

October 13, 2025 - 3:15 pm

Bally’s Corp. plans to begin work on their multiphase mixed-use hotel-casino project around the Athletics’ ballpark in April, according to documents submitted to Clark County.