Guard Wink Adams, who finished his college career as UNLV’s sixth all-time leading scorer, and forward Rene Rougeau, a walk-on who became a two-year starter and was the Rebels’ most versatile player, know they won’t be drafted, but they still aim to play in the NBA.
As a senior center fielder, J.J. Sferra batted leadoff for UNLV. On the third day of the major league draft, he filled the same role.
It’s supposed to be a team sport, but without a teammate to deliver a crushing block or a beautiful pass, track truly is an individual competition.
UNLV interior offensive line coach Keith Uperesa underwent surgery for thyroid cancer last month, but there is hope the disease was discovered early enough.
A decision that would play a major role in the course of his life faced Ryan Thornton three years ago. He had two choices, and one was very tempting.
The point guard in Robert Smith could handle tonight without dropping a tear or bead of sweat. Calm. Cool. A massive grip around his emotions.
UNLV’s Lon Kruger realizes he’s in an enviable position by serving as the unofficial host coach of the Mountain West Conference basketball tournament.
In two years at Utah, coach Jim Boylen has made an impact on Mountain West Conference basketball in a variety of ways.
The first time he was recruited by UNLV, Quintrell Thomas decided his basketball future was more promising in Kansas. A year later, he had second thoughts.
UNLV athletic director Mike Hamrick’s policy was to sign only home-and-home football contracts, but then the recession hit and the state took a bite out of his budget.
Michael Bowen’s single in the ninth inning lifted Brigham Young to a 5-4 victory over UNLV on Wednesday and eliminated the Rebels from the Mountain West Conference baseball tournament at Fort Worth, Texas.
Junior right-hander Tyler Lavigne pitched superbly and got plenty of offensive support as San Diego State routed UNLV 12-1 in Tuesday’s first round of the Mountain West Conference baseball tournament at Fort Worth, Texas.
When they last met, UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger and Louisville’s Rick Pitino parted ways without a handshake. Kruger was the surprise winner, and Pitino was perceived as a sore loser.
