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UNLV announces it has started fundraising for football practice facility

School president Len Jessup told assembled regents a timetable has been set to raise enough additional funds by the fall so that construction on the facility — likely adjacent to the current practice fields — could begin in the spring.

Tuesday night’s ESPN documentary returns memories for Rancho grad Mike Pritchard

Mike Pritchard will share his emotions with the public as part of his past plays itself out on TV tonight. He will be at a viewing party beginning at 5 p.m. at Hi Scores Bar-Arcade in Henderson for the newest “30 for 30,” ESPN’s outstanding documentary series.

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UNLV-UNR position breakdown

Replacing former UNR standout Cody Fajardo is not easy, as Tyler Stewart is finding out. UNLV’s passing game hasn’t done much since the season opener, but Blake Decker is capable of getting hot at any moment.

Rowdy rivalry draws in UNLV’s Sanchez

Did you hear the one about when Tony Sanchez as football coach at Bishop Gorman High was afraid of an opposing local team? No, there isn’t a punchline.

Rebels take aim at Fremont Cannon

The last time coach Tony Sanchez brought a football team to Reno, he walked away with Bishop Gorman’s sixth consecutive high school state championship. So he knows what it’s like to win in Reno.

Enthusiastic Sanchez just fine with Sam Boyd Stadium

If there’s anything most Las Vegas sports fans can agree upon, it’s that Sam Boyd Stadium and Cashman Field stink, and that hopefully there will be places to park at the new hockey arena.

Randall Cunningham back on Hall ballot

Former UNLV quarterback and punter Randall Cunningham is again on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot.

Point may be moot, but Fassel has what it takes to coach UNLV

Jim Fassel is the experience in this equation. The one whose credentials wouldn’t be scrutinized. His is a name that has been widely associated with the coaching job at UNLV, vacant since Bobby Hauck announced his resignation Friday.

Even Lobos have identity; so why don’t Rebels?

Bob Davie gave the Lobos an identity. Which begs a question: Does UNLV have one, and if so, what in the world is it besides losing?

Running back Adonis Smith to leave UNLV

Running back Adonis Smith is transferring from UNLV. He is leaving because the Rebels’ football team is ineligible for a bowl because of a low Academic Progress Rate score.