Frustrated through words and now tears, the Aces on Saturday again played little defense in falling to the red-hot New York Liberty at Michelob Ultra Arena.
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).
Fourth-year cornerback Nate Hobbs is a key ingredient to a Raiders defense that could rank among the NFL’s best this season.
The Raiders’ defense was one of the NFL’s best down the stretch last season. They could be even better this year.
Jakobi Meyers is not only one of the better basketball players on the Raiders, but a needed No. 2 wide receiver behind star Davante Adams.
Glen Gulutzan — who coached the Las Vegas Wranglers to great success between 2003 and 2009 — is on the Edmonton Oilers’ bench during the Stanley Cup Final.
Gardner Minshew is saying all the right things about the Raiders’ quarterback competition, but he is trying like heck to be the starter when the season opens.
The Raiders’ defensive line could be one of the most fearsome units in the NFL. If the group lives up to the hype, Malcolm Koonce will play a large part.
The Dallas Mavericks are headed to the NBA Finals with three players who have direct basketball ties to Las Vegas — high school or college experience in Southern Nevada.
Running back Alexander Mattison played five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings before being released and signing a one-year contract with the Raiders in March.
Third-year running back Zamir White will be given every opportunity to become the Raiders’ starter this season and fill the departed Josh Jacobs’ cleats.
The star rookie for the Indiana Fever is off to an inconsistent start on the court in the WNBA, but her influence off it continues to be substantial.
It could turn out nothing wrong transpired, that the sponsorship with 12 Aces players by the LVCVA complies with WNBA rules. But the deal still should be investigated.
Raiders tight end Michael Mayer struggled with injuries and needed to learn how to block in the NFL as a rookie. He’s put all that behind him this offseason.
Thayer Munford has the opportunity to start at right tackle for the Raiders. Now all the third-year pro has to do is take the job.
Major League Baseball hosted a free umpire camp at Las Vegas Ballpark on Saturday, where 125 folks of all shapes and sizes and ages attended.
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