THE HOT CORNER

April 12, 2007 - 9:00 pm

[TODD DEWEY Review-Journal, 21-17-1 (overall record)]

Today's best bet: New Jersey Nets (+6 1/2) over CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

The Nets have won four of their last five games and are trying to catch Washington, which is two games ahead of them, for the sixth playoff seed. The last five meetings between New Jersey and Cleveland have been decided by six points or fewer. The Nets have won six of the last nine against the Cavs, who have lost three of their last four at home.

Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco speaks during a news conference after the Raiders ...

Raiders add former Pro Bowl offensive lineman for extra depth

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 5:09 pm

The Raiders added depth to their offensive line room Monday by reportedly agreeing to contract terms with a former Pro Bowler.

Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) defends against Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Hump ...

Where do the Raiders stand at cornerback after NFL draft?

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 4:39 pm

The Raiders didn’t take a cornerback with one of their first three picks in the 2024 NFL draft, meaning they could still look to add a free agent at the position.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives past Dallas Wings forward Natasha Howard (6) duri ...

Caitlin Clark Effect: ‘Heightened interest’ boosts WNBA betting

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 2:47 pm

Sportsbooks saw three straight record handles for women’s basketball games in Caitlin Clark’s final three college contests, and they expect interest to remain high on her in the WNBA.

Dallas Stars head coach Peter DeBoer looks on in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-roun ...

Former Knights coach soaks up Game 7 win: ‘I am going to enjoy it’

By Ed Graney / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 3:09 pm

Former Golden Knights coach Pete DeBoer is 8-0 in Game 7s in the Stanley Cup playoffs after leading the Stars to a 2-1 victory Sunday night.

WNBA basketball player Brittney Griner speaks at a news conference, Thursday, April 27, 2023, i ...

Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal

By Doug Feinberg AP Basketball Writer

May 6, 2024 - 12:29 pm

Brittney Griner continues her efforts to settle into a normal routine following her release from a Russian prison 17 months ago.

Former Raiders coach Josh McDaniels sold this home in Anthem Country Club in Henderson. (Avia M ...

Former Raiders head coach sells Henderson home for $4.8M

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 3:24 pm

The coach sold his home at the Anthem Country Club in Henderson in May.

Tom Brady poses at "The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady" at the Kia Forum, Sund ...

Raiders not immune from jokes during Tom Brady roast

By Adam Hill / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 11:38 am

Few NFL teams or dignitaries were spared from jokes during Sunday’s roast of Tom Brady, billed as “The Greatest Roast of All Time,” and the Raiders were no exception.

Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy looks on in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup f ...

5 reasons why the Knights lost to the Stars: ‘It’s not easy to repeat’

By Danny Webster / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 11:32 am

The Golden Knights’ championship defense ended much sooner than many anticipated. Here are five reasons why their offseason is off to an early start.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Guyton (15) plays during an NFL football game against ...

Raiders sign veteran wide receiver

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 10:13 am

The Raiders’ latest signing played the past five seasons for the Los Angeles Chargers, the team’s AFC West rival. He has played in 46 games during his career.

Small businesses near the intersection of Flamingo Road and Koval Lane have reported impacts fr ...

Businesses launch petition to ‘stop’ 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 11:28 am

A group of Las Vegas business owners who say they lost millions from last year’s Formula 1 launched an online petition hoping to get a public meeting on the 2024 race.