THE HOT CORNER

January 10, 2010 - 10:00 pm

MAL VAN VALKENBURG Review-Journal, 48-38-3 (overall record)

Today's best bet: Green Bay Packers (pick) over ARIZONA CARDINALS

When it comes to the NFL playoffs, I like going with the hot team, and that's the Green Bay Packers. Winners of seven of their last eight games, they have been a covering machine the past two months. The Cardinals boast a high-powered offense, but the Packers can match them TD for TD. Since November, the Cardinals have beaten only one team with a winning record.

Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) leaves the field after being injured during the first ...

Raiders starting guard could miss rest of season

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

November 10, 2025 - 9:24 am

Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson is expected to be placed on the injured reserve list with an ankle injury he suffered in Thursday’s loss against the Denver Broncos.

Cleveland Guardians' Luis Ortiz pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Min ...

2 MLB pitchers charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

By Michael R. Sisak Associated Press

November 10, 2025 - 9:01 am

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw certain types of pitches, including tossing balls in the dirt instead of strikes, to ensure successful bets.

Circa Sports Sportsbook Director Chris Bennett Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hag ...

Q&A: Circa sportsbook director talks about his dream job

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 10, 2025 - 6:10 am

Circa sportsbook director Chris Bennett recently discussed several subjects during a seminar at the Bet Bash sports betting conference at the downtown hotel.

‘Lot of sharp money’: Packers-Eagles matchup draws heavy betting

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 10, 2025 - 6:00 am

The Green Bay Packers are consensus 1-point favorites over the Philadelphia Eagles on “Monday Night Football” at Lambeau Field, and the total is 45½.

The Grand Prix Plaza entrance on May 2, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review ...

Grand Prix Plaza’s 2026 opening date revealed

By Mick Akers / RJ

November 10, 2025 - 12:01 am

Grand Prix Plaza will reopen in late January following this year’s Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix set for Nov. 20-22.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

November 9, 2025 - 10:55 pm

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

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick ...

‘It’s so hard to bet on the NFL’: Upsets, epic comeback highlight Week 10

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 9, 2025 - 8:47 pm

The Dolphins pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season in a 30-13 blowout win over the Bills as 8-point home underdogs.

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Kaedan Korczak (6) celebrates his third-period goal against the ...

Knights start final stretch of homestand against Cup champion Panthers

By Danny Webster / RJ

November 9, 2025 - 3:22 pm

The Golden Knights will try to salvage their six-game homestand when it continues Monday against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

FILE - Paul Tagliabue, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, receives his ...

Paul Tagliabue, NFL commissioner of 17 years who led an era of riches and expansion, dies at 84

By Barry Wilner and Rob Maadi AP Pro Football Writers

November 9, 2025 - 11:13 am

Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for not taking stronger action on concussions, died Sunday from heart failure.

UNLV running back Keyvone Lee (2) attempts to stiff arm Colorado State Rams linebacker Jett Vin ...

Graney: This is what happens when UNLV plays complementary football

By Ed Graney / RJ

November 9, 2025 - 6:00 am

The Rebels finally turned in a stout defensive effort, and the offense remained explosive in a decisive road victory over Colorado State on Saturday night.