THE HOT CORNER

January 2, 2010 - 10:00 pm

DAN BEHRINGER LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 3-10 (overall record)

Today's best bet: Texas Tech (-71/2) over Michigan State (Alamo Bowl)

Texas Tech's high-octane passing attack, averaging 380 yards per game, will overmatch a Michigan State team that was blown out 42-14 by Penn State at the end of the regular season. Power ratings show the Spartans, who have suspended players after a fraternity fight, likely will be overwhelmed. The firing of Red Raiders coach Mike Leach should not be a negative issue.

Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) grabs a pass as Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu ...

Arizona freshman steals show from top-prospect AJ Dybantsa in Las Vegas

By Adam Hill / RJ

November 3, 2025 - 11:50 pm

The 16,704 fans who showed up at T-Mobile Arena were treated to one of the greatest freshman debuts in college basketball history.

Chaparral celebrates after defeating Doral Academy 2-1 during a 4A boys soccer state semifinal ...

Monday’s high school boys soccer, girls volleyball playoff results

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

November 3, 2025 - 11:28 pm

Check out the results from Monday’s Nevada high school boys soccer and girls volleyball playoff action.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

November 3, 2025 - 10:55 pm

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

Knights defenseman aware that penalties are piling up

By Danny Webster / RJ

November 3, 2025 - 8:16 pm

Defenseman Jeremy Lauzon leads the Golden Knights in penalty minutes and has taken one in six of 11 games. He knows he must be more disciplined in that area.

Will Raiders make trades before Tuesday’s deadline?

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

November 3, 2025 - 8:18 pm

The 2-6 Raiders should be thinking about the future, so it would make sense for them to move some of their tradable assets before Tuesday’s 1 p.m. PT deadline.

Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to a replay screen during the second half of an NFL ga ...

BetMGM bettor wins $1M wager on Raiders in OT loss to Jaguars

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 3, 2025 - 2:15 pm

A BetMGM bettor at the Borgata resort in Atlantic City won a $1 million wager when the Raiders scored a touchdown in overtime and went for two in a 30-29 loss to the Jaguars.

UNLV coach Josh Pastner in the Mendenhall Center on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Las Vegas. (L.E ...

‘A heck of a deal’: Josh Pastner trying to sell fans on UNLV basketball

By Callie Fin / RJ

November 3, 2025 - 1:18 pm

Josh Pastner will make his debut as UNLV’s basketball coach when the Rebels open the season against Tennessee-Martin on Tuesday at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Somerset Academy Sky Pointe High School runner Aislin McMahon (1269) nears the finish line ...

Sky Pointe junior eyes 5A state cross country individual, team titles

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

November 3, 2025 - 10:19 am

Sky Pointe junior Aislin McMahon will be looking for redemption at the Class 5A state cross country meet Saturday at Reno’s San Rafael State Park.

The octagon is shown at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Monday, June 17, 2019. (K.M. Cannon/Las Ve ...

Sportsbooks refund bets on UFC fight in Las Vegas after suspicious activity

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 3, 2025 - 3:05 pm

Caesars Sportsbook and William Hill sportsbook refunded losing wagers on a UFC fight in Las Vegas on Saturday night after suspicious betting line movement before the bout.

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens (18) celebrates with teammate Ty Nissen (99) after kicking a field goa ...

Las Vegas Bowl projection holds steady for 2nd straight week

By David Schoen / RJ

November 3, 2025 - 8:35 am

The Las Vegas Bowl takes place Dec. 31 at Allegiant Stadium. Here are the teams projected to play in the game following Week 10 of the college football season.