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.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

December 25, 2025 - 10:55 pm

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

Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) is showered in ice as he defends the net against the U ...

Season of adversity has Knights in strong spot at Christmas break

By Danny Webster / RJ

December 25, 2025 - 4:19 pm

The Golden Knights are fifth place in the NHL, despite a number of significant injuries, heading into the Christmas break.

Pittsburgh Steelers' DK Metcalf walks off the field after an NFL football game against the ...

Raiders players try to define NFL fan behavior that crosses lines

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

December 25, 2025 - 3:42 pm

With incidents between fans and athletes on the rise, Raiders players express feelings on what crosses the line when fans heckle players.

Athletics' Tyler Soderstrom celebrates after hitting a home run during the seventh inning ...

A’s, LF Soderstrom agree to franchise-record contract extension, report says

By Bill Bradley / RJ

December 25, 2025 - 2:01 pm

Left fielder Todd Soderstrom reportedly gets the largest guaranteed contract in franchise history.

New Mexico Lobos players celebrate their win over UNLV 40-35 with the fans following the second ...

College football betting trends: Edges for bowl games

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

December 25, 2025 - 7:15 am

CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall provides college football notes and trends for bowl games for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Basic's Tate Southisene (2) kisses the trophy as he and teammates celebrate their extra-in ...

RJ sports writer Alex Wright’s 5 favorite stories of 2025

By Alex Wright / RJ

December 25, 2025 - 7:00 am

It was hard to dwindle the list down, but here are Las Vegas Review-Journal high school sports reporter Alex Wright’s five most memorable stories from 2025.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) leaps over Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie H ...

Weekend football predictions: Pro bettors pick NFL, bowl games

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 24, 2025 - 2:06 pm

Las Vegas professional sports bettors selected their best bets from NFL Week 17 and upcoming college football bowl games.

Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) sets up a score against San Jose Sharks goaltender ...

Knights star celebrating 1st Christmas in new home with infant son

By Danny Webster / RJ

December 24, 2025 - 2:56 pm

After spending most of his life celebrating Christmas in the cold and snow in Toronto, Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner and his family will enjoy the holidays in Las Vegas.

Fans enjoy cigars in the tailgating area before the start of the Raiders against the New York G ...

Raiders vs New York Giants fight for No. 1 draft pick a cheap ticket on secondary market

By Mick Akers / RJ

December 24, 2025 - 11:52 am

Tickets to this weekend’s New York Giants vs Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium are the Silver and Black’s most affordable home tickets all season, which shouldn’t be a surprise with both competing teams boasting the NFL’s worst records.

UNLV quarterback Alex Orji, takes part in a panel discussion as part of Sports Business Journal ...

QB Orji on UNLV future, injury rehab and relationship with Randall Cunningham

By Mick Akers / RJ

December 24, 2025 - 11:49 am

UNLV quarterback Alex Orji said he plans to return to the Rebels next season after his 2025 campaign was cut short due to injury.