Darell Hernaiz and Colby Thomas each hit a solo home run, and the Aviators won their season opener. Here are photos from on the field and in the stands.
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Steve Beaudry is a sports copy editor responsible for compiling, writing, editing and headlining roundups, briefs packages and television listings. The Minnesota native joined the Review-Journal in 2007 after having worked in sports writing, editing and design at newspapers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Alabama since 1992.
A former Raiders defensive coordinator and longtime NFL assistant will join the staff of his former college teammate, UNLV coach Dan Mullen.
The first-place UNLV women’s basketball team had five players score in double figures in an easy victory over New Mexico on Saturday at Cox Pavilion.
The MGM Rewards Slam, an exhibition tennis event, is scheduled for March 1 and 2 at Michelob Ultra Arena. Four men and two women are expected to compete.
Two brothers who played together at Bishop Gorman and USC have made the decision on their next destination after entering the transfer portal.
The Lady Rebels handed Central Florida their first loss this season.
The UNLV women’s basketball team trailed No. 9-ranked Oklahoma by only one at halftime at the Thomas & Mack Center. Then the third quarter started.
Lights FC’s best United Soccer League season in its seven-year existence came to a close Saturday in the Western Conference final against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
Valentin Noel scored the decisive goal in the fifth shootout round as Lights FC won the first United Soccer League playoff match in its history Friday.
The Las Vegas Lights FC will play its first postseason match in its seven United Soccer League seasons Friday against Sacramento Republic FC at Cashman Field.