There is a lack of respect for the Raiders across the NFL. What did they expect? They have two playoff appearances since 2002 and are favored in two games.
Ed Graney
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Ed Graney came to the Review-Journal in May of 2006 as its lead sports columnist. He has covered all major sporting events, including Super Bowls to NBA championships to every Final Four since 1995. Graney also covered the Olympic Games in Beijing (2008) and London (2012). A graduate of San Diego State University, he is a five-time Nevada Sportswriter of the Year and past winner of Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 for columns. He and wife Bonnie have two children, a son (Tristan) and daughter (Bridget).
Christian Wilkins’ arrival could turn the Raiders’ defensive line from good to great. But he needs to live up to the huge contract he earned in free agency.
Davante Adams said he’s happy to be back with his Raiders teammates Wednesday despite a recent Netflix series showing he was frustrated throughout last season.
Antonio Pierce opens his first training camp as Raiders coach Wednesday in Southern California. He’s eager to put his stamp on the team.
Las Vegan Noah Robotham has discovered his calling as a coach and is part of the Golden State Warriors’ staff in the Las Vegas Summer League at UNLV.
Former Colorado State star point guard Isaiah Stevens is making a good impression with the Miami Heat at the NBA Summer League at UNLV.
Two-time national player of the year Zach Edey’s transition to pro basketball is one of the most intriguing storylines of this year’s NBA Summer League.
Guard Trey Woodbury, who played at Clark High School and one season at UNLV before transferring to Utah Valley, is with the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Summer League.
Connor Fields, a local BMX racer who suffered a horrific crash at the Tokyo Olympics, will lend his expertise to the NBC broadcast of the Paris Olympics.
Barry Odom’s second Rebels team has a lot to play for coming off a nine-win season. UNLV is looking to win the Mountain West after coming up short a year ago.
UNLV’s football team is bringing in a Las Vegas native to be the new primary voice of its radio broadcasts.
UNLV’s football team is expected to be a contender in the Mountain West this season after a strong first year under coach Barry Odom.
Vashti Cunningham finished in third place in the women’s high jump at the U.S. Track and Field Trials Monday night, securing a spot in the Paris Games.
One of the finest freshmen to wear a UNLV uniform is focused on his second season. Don’t think he wasn’t chased with enticements this offseason that would have been more lucrative than his NIL deal with UNLV.
Bishop Gorman alum Vashti Cunningham, one of the world’s top high jumpers, will compete at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials this week in Eugene, Oregon.