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.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels throws during the first half of an NFL footbal ...

Commanders star QB ruled out for Sunday’s game against Raiders

By Adam Hill / RJ

September 19, 2025 - 9:48 am

The Raiders will line up against a familiar face Sunday, as Marcus Mariota will get the start in place of injured star quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Raiders offensive linemen, from left, DJ Glaze, Alex Cappa and Jordan Meredith line up against ...

Raiders mailbag: Are changes coming to offensive line?

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

September 19, 2025 - 9:00 am

The Raiders’ offensive line has struggled through the team’s first two games of the season. Could changes be on the horizon?

Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) pitches a football back to his teammates during an NFL foot ...

‘It’s been so rewarding’: Raiders safety talks fatherhood in Q&A

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

September 19, 2025 - 7:00 am

Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao sat down with the Review-Journal this week to discuss becoming a first-time father last season.

Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) runs as he tries to escape pressure from Los Angeles Charger ...

NFL betting trends — Week 2: Edge for Raiders-Commanders

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

September 19, 2025 - 8:54 am

CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall provides NFL notes and trends for Week 3 games for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

UNLV players celebrate an interception made by UNLV defensive back Aamaris Brown (9) during sec ...

UNLV football, fresh off bye, looks to stay perfect at Miami (Ohio)

By Ed Graney / RJ

September 19, 2025 - 9:01 am

UNLV football is 3-0 to start the season. The Rebels will look to stay perfect when they travel to face Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

September 18, 2025 - 10:55 pm

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

Palo Verde's Caitlynn Nick (22) kicks the ball past Coronado’s Jazmine McCallum (21 ...

Thursday’s high school scores, top performances

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

September 18, 2025 - 10:46 pm

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

Coronado's Allison Kleiner (14) brings the ball up the field against Palo Verde during a s ...

Coronado girls soccer hands Palo Verde 1st loss of the year — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

September 18, 2025 - 9:30 pm

Coronado defeated Palo Verde in a girls soccer match on Thursday at Palo Verde. Here are photos from the match.

Stunning Game 3 finish carries Aces to WNBA semifinals — PHOTOS

By Callie Fin / RJ

September 19, 2025 - 9:40 am

The Aces won Game 3 of their first-round WNBA playoffs series with the Seattle Storm on Thursday night at Michelob Ultra Arena to advance to the semifinals.

East Carolina quarterback Katin Houser (4) throws the ball against North Carolina State during ...

7 weekend best bets: 2 experts try to run records to 4-0 ATS

By Todd Dewey / RJ

September 18, 2025 - 4:58 pm

Professional sports bettor Chuck Edel and CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall are each 3-0 on their Review-Journal best bets.