Review-Journal sports columnist Ed Graney explains how Power Five programs are contemplating a departure from the NCAA amid coronavirus concerns and what that could mean for Group of Five programs. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV spring sport student-athletes are coping with the fact that their season’s have ended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Final Four wrapped up on Saturday night with Virginia and Texas Tech ready to face each other during the NCAA Tournament’s final round. Cassie Soto and Review-Journal columnist Ed Graney go over the things to watch in the finals.
The opening lines of the NCAA tournament opened up at the Westgate and betting reporter Todd Dewey and oddsmaker Ed Salmons.
Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat reporter Mark Anderson break down the monumental win over UNR this past Saturday as well as preview the Runnin’ Rebels upcoming games.
Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart and John Lukasik pick their best bets for week 7 of the college football season.
Bryan Salmond and Mark Anderson discuss UNLV’s 46-17 win over Prairie View A&M this past Saturday and what to expect from the Rebels this week against Arkansas State.
Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart and The Linq Hotel sports book director, John Lukasik go over their picks for week three of college football.
Legalized sports betting will be available beyond Nevada It could mean NCAA championships in T-Mobile Arena UNLV AD Desiree Reed-Francois is with the Mountain West on attracting such events Former AD Jim Livengood has been working on the issue for years Las Vegas Events president Pat Christenson behind effort as well
The NCAA has a serious problem on its hands NCAA head Mark Emmert appointed a commission to study the issues Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice chairs the commission Louisville coach Rick Pitino lost his job amid investigation The NCAA wants control over AAU tournaments
An idea to bring the women’s Sweet 16 basketball tournament to Las Vegas is still alive. Former UNLV athletic director and men’s NCAA Tournament chairman Jim Livengood has been working on the concept. Livengood’s idea: To play all four NCAA women’s regionals in Las Vegas at the same time. This year’s women’s Final Four was exciting and was played in front of sellout crowds. The four regionals attracted only modest turnouts. The NCAA currently has a rule prohibiting championship events from being played in Las Vegas.
Michigan vs. Villanova: What You Need to Know for the NCAA National Title Game The game takes place inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas tonight. Tip-off will be 9:20 p.m. and you can catch the game on TBS, TNT and truTV. Fans can also stream the game on the NCAA website Multiple sports books have Villanova heading into the game as a 7-point favorite. Three-seed Michigan comes into the meeting off its 69-57 victory over Loyola-Chicago, meanwhile one-seed Villanova defeated Kansas 95-79. Villanova is competing for its second national championship in three seasons and third all-time, while only championship came in 1989.
Loyola Chicago’s Sister Jean Says God Likes the NCAA Better than the NBA The nun delivered the burn during her scheduled time with the media on Friday. One of the questions Sister Jean answered was: Is God a basketball fan? “He probably is. And he’s probably more of a basketball fan of the NCAA than the NBA.” “I’ll wager that your viewer audience is very large this time and that if you compare it to the NBA when they’re playing, it’ll be different.” “I say that because these young players are playing with their hearts and not for any financial assistance.” Loyola Chicago’s 98-year-old chaplain has now become an international sensation after her school’s Cinderella run to the NCAA Final Four. 11-seed Loyola Chicago will take on 3-seed Michigan on Saturday on TBS at 6:09 p.m. EST.
Twitter to Host Final Four ‘Watch Parties’ With Live Analysis The social media site will also be hosting Watch Parties for the National Championship Game on Monday. Twitter describes them as a “live social-viewing experience,” comprised of analyst commentary, reactions and highlights. The Final Four Watch Parties will stream live on Twitter starting Saturday, March 31, at 6 p.m. ET to coincide with the first game of the evening — Michigan vs. Loyola Chicago. Following the first game of the night, two, No. 1 seeds battle as Kansas takes on Villanova. TBS is broadcasting Saturday’s semifinals and the April 2 National Championship.
Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart, and Matt Holt go over their picks for the NCAA final four.
UMBC’s upset over Virginia means free Little Caesar’s pizza. 16-seed UMBC upset one-seed Virginia, the first time a one-seed was upset in the first round of the men’s NCAA Tournament. Little Caesar’s is capitalizing on the crazy by offering a free pizza lunch. The “If Crazy Happens” promotion offers a free lunch combo to every customer, which includes one personal, four-slice deep dish pizza and one 20-ounce Pepsi drink.
Todd Dewey, Matt Holt and Kelly Stewart go over their picks for the NCAA March madness sweet 16.
UNR coach Eric Musselman has a lot to shout about after a big win over Cincinnati UNR and San Diego State being in NCAAs benefits UNLV financially UNLV AD Desiree Reed-Francois could use extra money for the budget The Rebels are working on getting back to the limelight of the tournament UNLV, shown against Kansas in 2008, plans to return to the NCAAs
Barack Obama Gives His March Madness Picks The former president revealed his picks on Twitter Wednesday for both the men and women’s NCAA tournament. Just because I have more time to watch games doesn’t mean my picks will be better Obama selected Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan State and Villanova, going Michigan State over Virginia in the national championship game. In the women’s tournament, he’s taking UConn, Mississippi St, Louisville and Notre Dam in the Final Four, with the Huskies winning the title.
Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart and CG Technology Sports Book Vice President Matt Holt go over their picks for the NCAA midwest bracket.
Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart and CG Technology Sports Book Vice President Matt Holt go over their picks for the NCAA South bracket.
Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart and CG Technology Sports Book Vice President Matt Holt go over their picks for the NCAA east bracket.
Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart and CG Technology Sports Book Vice President Matt Holt go over their picks for the NCAA west bracket.
NCAA Tournament: Biggest Snubs and Surprises Surprise: Oklahoma (18-13) Snub: Oklahoma St. (19-14) Surprise: Syracuse (20-13) Snub: Saint Mary’s (28-5) Surprise: Arizona St. (20-11) Snub: Notre Dame (20-14) Surprise: UCLA (21-11) Snub: University of Southern California (23-11) The first round of the NCAA Tournament begins on Tuesday, March 13 on TruTV.
Zac Pacleb and Gilbert Manzano break down Arizona’s Pac-12 title win over USC as well as how far the Wildcats can go in the NCAA Tournament.
New Mexico State beat Grand Canyon 72-58 to snag their second straight Western Athletic Conference tournament title at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.
The San Diego State Aztecs defeated New Mexico 82-75 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas to win the Mountain West tournament and secure a bid to the NCAA tournament.
Zac Pacleb, Adam Hill and Gilbert Manzano talk about the semifinal action from the Pac-12 Tournament, including a dominant performance from DeAndre Ayton as well as another steady win by the USC Trojans.
Zac Pacleb and Ben Gotz recap the second half of the Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals. USC got past Oregon State with ease while the Oregon Ducks remained tough despite trailing for most of the game and advanced to the semifinals.
Zac Pacleb and Gilbert Manzano discuss the first two quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Tournament, including how Arizona is handling off-the-court issues as well as Larry Scott’s announcement that the women’s tournament will be held in Las Vegas.