“Ryan was just one of those guys who put a smile on your face,” former UNLV linebacker Austin Ajiake said of teammate Ryan Keeler, who died Feb. 20 at age 20.
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UNLV sophomore wing Shane Nowell made the most of his opportunity against Wyoming and has earned minutes Saturday against UNR at the Thomas & Mack Center.
UNLV will offer VIP West and loge (east) options at Allegiant Stadium for the 2023 season. Some options include a food buffet and alcoholic beverages.
Lindy La Rocque is the UNLV women’s basketball coach and mother to a 2½-month-old daughter, who is in the midst of a magical season while learning how to balance both roles.
UNLV AD Erick Harper said he didn’t have the final revenue report, but said the amount should come in around the $5 million mark and not trigger the waterfall account.
The Rebels finished nonconference play 11-1, but they haven’t forgotten the Mountain West preseason poll which ranked them sixth.
The Rebels’ NCAA Tournament fate wasn’t secure after a surprise loss at the conference tournament, but they will face Washington State in the first round.
Junior running back Courtney Reese was one of UNLV’s few bright spots against Notre Dame, rushing for 142 yards on 11 carries against the Fighting Irish.
A former UNLV baseball standout, Bryson Stott and fellow Las Vegas native Bryce Harper have helped lead the Phillies to the World Series against Houston.
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Doug Brumfield turned in the second-most efficient game in UNLV history in an impressive opening-game win over Idaho State.
Coach Marcus Arroyo started redshirt sophomore Doug Brumfield at quarterback against Idaho State and he produced, completing 21 of 25 passes for 356 yards and four touchdowns.
Joshua Zamora hit two home runs and drove in three runs, helping UNR eliminate top-seeded UNLV on Friday in the Mountain West baseball tournament in San Diego.
A handful of players with Las Vegas ties are expected to be selected in the NFL draft this week at Caesars Palace.
The Rebels are the ninth seed in the 12-team Stanford regional, set for May 9-11.
Quarterback Harrison Bailey and wide receiver Ricky White III helped lead Marietta High School to Georgia’s big-school state football title and now are teammates at UNLV.