Formula One will return to Southern Nevada for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, more than 40 years after the Caesars Palace Grand Prix was run.
Andy Yamashita
Former Reporter: UNLV/Aces
Max Verstappen is the undeniable favorite to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but don’t expect the three-time Formula One champ to stick around and celebrate if he does.
Netflix’s “Formula One: Drive to Survive” has increased the sport’s popularity in the U.S. and is at least part of the reason the Las Vegas Grand Prix was created.
UNLV picked up its first win of the season and retired the jersey of a member of the 1990 national championship team Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Aidan Crawford’s late touchdown strike to Keandre Ramsey helped Legacy beat Palo Verde in the Class 5A Division III Southern League title game.
The UNLV women’s basketball team received national letters of intent from two guards. The Rebels softball and men’s golf teams also added recruits.
UNLV is preparing for its only Friday game of the season, as the Rebels try to stay in the hunt for a berth in the Mountain West championship game.
Arizona’s resurrection has been one of the best stories in college football, and the Wildcats’ first postseason appearance since 2017 could be the Las Vegas Bowl.
Coach Kevin Kruger added another member to UNLV’s 2024 basketball recruiting class Monday, giving him three players who will be joining the Rebels.
The Rebels enter the season looking to make the jump back into contention for the Mountain West championship and to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013.
UNLV coach Lindy La Rocque is expecting big things from her juniors as the Lady Rebels go for their third straight Mountain West title and NCAA Tournament appearance.
The Rebels and quarterback Jayden Maiava rolled to a big win against New Mexico, clinching the program’s first winning season since 2013.
Bishop Gorman dominated Coronado in a Class 5A Division I state semifinal Friday, but the Gaels wanted to play even better. Next up is the state title game.
UNLV and coach Barry Odom are in the thick of the Mountain West championship race with four games to play, starting Saturday against New Mexico.
Kalib Boone, who was arrested Oct. 1 and charged with a misdemeanor DUI, will be suspended for UNLV’s season opener against Southern on Wednesday.