UNLV is a 24-point favorite in Saturday’s 7 p.m. season opener against Southern Utah at Sam Boyd Stadium. The Rebels need to validate their bowl hopes with a strong performance.
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UNLV put on the full uniform on Tuesday night when the Rebels practiced at Sam Boyd Stadium. They usually practice in the morning at Rebel Park on campus.
Sophomore wide receiver Randal Grimes signed with Southern California in 2017 out of Desert Pines High School. He transferred to UNLV on July 1.
The junior has missed 10 starts in the past two seasons because of injures, and the Rebels went 1-6 in the games he missed last season with a toe injury.
Off the bounce of a strong opening, the Vegas Summer League reached some notable highs. The 15th version of the even ended Monday with Memphis’ 95-92 victory over Minnesota in the title game.
Anfernee Simons was on the 36th floor of his hotel room Friday night when the earth began to move.
A’ja Wilson scored a career-high 39 points to lead the Aces to a 102-97 overtime victory over Indiana. Teammate Liz Cambage scored 12 points in the extra period.
The Diamondbacks needed two games to get the job done, but they defeated Reno 9-1 in the decisive game Friday night at Las Vegas Ballpark.