THE HOT CORNER

November 10, 2009 - 10:00 pm

Todd Dewey Las Vegas Review-Journal, 48-37-1 (overall record)

Today's best bet: Portland Trail Blazers (-51/2) over MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES

The lowly Grizzlies have lost their last five games and have dropped seven straight to the Blazers, who are coming off a pair of impressive wins: 96-84 over the Spurs on Friday and 116-93 over the Timberwolves on Sunday. Memphis has allowed an average of 120 points per game during its losing streak and its opponents have shot 51.6 percent from the field during that stretch.

Deborah Vidal played 11 years on the LPGA Tour in the 1980sn and 1990s (SNGA)

Ex-LPGA player heads Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2025

By Greg Robertson / RJ

July 22, 2025 - 9:25 am

Deborah Vidal, Joe Sawaia, Thom Blinkinsop, and Rob and Bryan Wursten and their Golf Fore Kids charity will be inducted into the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame in November.

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll addresses the media after the last day of an NFL mandatory foot ...

Raiders’ Pete Carroll to talk with media before start of training camp

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

July 22, 2025 - 9:08 am

Raiders coach Pete Carroll is scheduled to address the media Tuesday at the team’s Henderson practice facility, a day before the Raiders begin training camp.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

July 21, 2025 - 10:55 pm

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

The Las Vegas Aces bench erupts as they gain momentum in the second half of a game between the ...

Aces feel refreshed, reenergized entering 2nd half: ‘We’re getting better’

By Callie Fin / RJ

July 21, 2025 - 8:09 pm

The Aces were 11-11 at the WNBA’s All-Star break, but they feel refreshed and ready to make another postseason run when their schedule resumes Tuesday.

Former basketball player Baron Davis during an NBA basketball game between the Golden State War ...

Former NBA player to host new interview series for Raiders

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

July 21, 2025 - 2:38 pm

The Raiders hired a former NBA player to host a new 30-minute show discussing the team’s cultural and community impact.

The Charlotte Hornets raise the trophy for their victory over the Sacramento Kings in the NBA S ...

How do NBA Summer League coaches, players feel about a team in Las Vegas?

By Callie Fin / RJ

July 21, 2025 - 8:23 pm

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said during the Summer League that expansion is “truly a complicated issue.” Las Vegas is considered a front-runner if the league decides to expand.

UNLV linebacker Marsel McDuffie (8) waits for the snap during the college football game against ...

6 UNLV defensive players to watch this football season

By Ed Graney / RJ

July 21, 2025 - 2:31 pm

New UNLV football coach Dan Mullen has brought in several transfers to bolster his defense heading into his first season with the Rebels.

Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) is gang tackled by the Atlanta Falcons during the f ...

Sincere McCormick looks to carve out role behind Raiders’ star rookie

By Adam Hill / RJ

July 21, 2025 - 10:54 am

Raiders running back Sincere McCormick appeared on the verge of a breakout before an injury ended his 2024 season. Now, he’s expected to play behind rookie Ashton Jeanty.

Knights coach headed to 2026 Olympics to represent Team Canada

By Danny Webster / RJ

July 21, 2025 - 10:32 am

Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy is going to the Olympics for the first time as a member of Team Canada’s coaching staff.

4 things to watch when Raiders start training camp this week

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

July 21, 2025 - 10:22 am

From the health of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, to quarterback Geno Smith and his young receivers, the Raiders have plenty of questions to answer in training camp.