THE HOT CORNER

August 16, 2009 - 9:00 pm

MATT YOUMANS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 35-36-1 (overall record)

Today's best bet: NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (Over 9 regular-season wins)

Drew Brees led the NFL with 5,069 yards passing last season, and he's surrounded by big-play threats in Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas, Marques Colston, Devery Henderson, Lance Moore and Jeremy Shockey. But it's no longer all about the Saints' offense. The defense, anchored by linebacker Jonathan Vilma, has been upgraded and new coordinator Gregg Williams will make New Orleans more aggressive. The Saints' total is 81/2 wins at some books.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

December 24, 2025 - 10:55 pm

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

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.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) runs during the second half of an NFL football game ...

NFL Week 17 betting trends: 3 Christmas Day games scheduled

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

December 24, 2025 - 11:41 am

CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall provides NFL notes and trends for Week 17 games for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, including the three Christmas Day games.

Carson Williams, center, celebrates with the rest of team Meatball Brothers after winning a pie ...

RJ sports writer Todd Dewey’s 5 favorite stories of 2025

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 24, 2025 - 11:36 am

Review-Journal sports betting reporter Todd Dewey loves tracking all the action at Las Vegas sportsbooks. Here are his five favorite stories from 2025.

Raiders place star player on injured reserve with knee injury

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

December 24, 2025 - 8:46 am

The Raiders are placing star tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn on the injured reserve list. Bowers has been dealing with a knee injury all season.

Graney: UNLV football saves worst for last in Frisco Bowl loss

By Ed Graney / RJ

December 24, 2025 - 8:04 am

The UNLV football team fell to Ohio in the Frisco Bowl on a night when not much of anything went right for coach Dan Mullen’s side.

3 takeaways: Knights ride 5-goal 1st period to win over Sharks — PHOTOS

By Danny Webster / RJ

December 23, 2025 - 11:38 pm

Plagued by slow starts the past few games, the Golden Knights answered with a fast one of their own Tuesday and blasted the San Jose Sharks at T-Mobile Arena.