UNLV’s football team has shown a lot of skill this season. The Rebels have proven to be just as competent above the shoulder pads in amassing their 9-2 record.
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).
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How the Raiders performed in a loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, a defeat that dropped them to 2-9 this season.
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Charles Snowden, who studied political science in college, was interviewed by CNN the day of the 2024 presidential election.
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Raiders tight end Michael Mayer, who missed the past six games for personal reasons, returned to practice Wednesday and thanked the organization for offering its support.
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