THE HOT CORNER

December 9, 2009 - 10:00 pm

[TODD DEWEY Review-Journal, 50-37-1 (overall record)]

Today's best bet: HOUSTON ROCKETS (+21/2) over Cleveland Cavaliers

Off since Saturday, the Rockets will be rested and ready for their showdown with the Cavs, who lost in OT at Memphis on Tuesday and are playing their third game in four nights. Cleveland has scored 71.3 points per game and been outscored by an average of 17.4 ppg in three straight losses in Houston. Also, LeBron James has shot 37.1 percent from the field and averaged 23.1 ppg in six career games against the Rockets.

Iowa wide receiver Dayton Howard, center, celebrates his touchdown as tight end DJ Vonnahme wat ...

Big Ten team back in Las Vegas Bowl projection after close loss

By David Schoen / RJ

November 17, 2025 - 9:32 am

The Las Vegas Bowl is scheduled for Dec. 31 at Allegiant Stadium. Here are the teams projected to play in the game after Week 12 of the college football season.

The crowd boos Logan Paul during WWE WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, April 20, 202 ...

Ticket information announced for WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium

By Mick Akers / RJ

November 17, 2025 - 9:02 am

WrestleMania 42 will take place April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium, which will play host to the WWE’s marquee event for the second straight year.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the N ...

Ex-Raiders quarterback to appear on ‘ManningCast’ on ‘MNF’

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

November 17, 2025 - 7:24 am

Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will be a featured guest on Peyton and Eli Manning’s “ManningCast” telecast of the Raiders-Cowboys game on “Monday Night Football.”

Traffic moves past temporary grandstands in front of the Bellagio along Las Vegas Boulevard on ...

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix week: What to expect driving around the resort corridor

By Mick Akers / RJ

November 17, 2025 - 6:00 am

The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix returns to the resort corridor this week and with it a slew of traffic restrictions.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jo ...

NFL Week 11 betting recap: Dolphins, Bills make bettors sweat

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 16, 2025 - 11:38 pm

NFL favorites went 9-4 straight up but only 5-8 against the spread on Sunday as four favorites won but didn’t cover and four underdogs won outright.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

November 16, 2025 - 10:55 pm

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

Silver Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) warms up before an AHL hockey game against the Calga ...

‘It felt great’: Hart gets win with Silver Knights in return to hockey

By Danny Webster / RJ

November 16, 2025 - 9:36 pm

Goaltender Carter Hart made 12 saves on 14 shots in his first professional start since being acquitted of sexual assault, a 5-2 win with the Silver Knights over the Calgary Wranglers on Sunday.

Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) warms up before an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jagua ...

How to watch Raiders vs. Cowboys on ‘Monday Night Football’

By David Schoen / RJ

November 16, 2025 - 8:00 pm

The Raiders are back in prime time when they host the Dallas Cowboys on “Monday Night Football.” Here is how to watch the game.

3 takeaways from Knights’ OT loss: Late penalty call proves costly

By Danny Webster / RJ

November 16, 2025 - 7:39 pm

The Golden Knights suffered their fifth loss in six games, falling to the host Minnesota Wild in overtime on Sunday at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota.

UNLV head coach Josh Pastner encourages his players against the Montana Grizzlies during the se ...

Rebels earn convincing victory in Josh Pastner’s return to Memphis

By David Schoen / RJ

November 16, 2025 - 6:29 pm

Senior guard Howie Fleming Jr. had a career-high 25 points, and the UNLV men’s basketball team rolled to a victory in coach Josh Pastner’s return to Memphis.