Legendary UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian died Wednesday morning at Valley Hospital Medical Center. Here’s what his fans had to say about him.
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There’s something in the sports writer’s code, an unwritten rule, about not asking for autographs. When I heard that Jerry Tarkanian had died Wednesday morning, asking him for his autograph when I was a young sports writer was one of the first things that popped into my mind.
Sophomore forward Chris Wood did almost everything Tuesday, totaling 27 points, 19 rebounds and seven blocks to lift the Rebels to a 73-61 victory over Fresno State at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian is fighting to stay alive as relatives and friends kept a bedside vigil Tuesday night at a local hospital.
Palo Verde’s boys basketball team hit the floor Tuesday looking to build some momentum before the start of next week’s Sunset Region playoffs.
Chris Wood was sensational in every way on Tuesday night. Wood had 27 points, 19 rebounds and seven blocked shots. In short, he was unstoppable.
The Rebels host Fresno State tonight at the Thomas & Mack Center. Tip is at 7:00 p.m.
Dwyane Wade will not play in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game as he recovers from a strained right hamstring that has kept him out of the Miami Heat’s last six games, the team said on Tuesday.
BYU signed basketball coach Dave Rose to a contract extension through 2020 and Rose agreed to the five-year deal on Monday.
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, frustrated after tweaking his ailing left knee Monday, said he will consider shutting down for the season to be fully healthy for next season.
UNLV has pro prospects in Rashad Vaughn and Chris Wood, but the Rebels play five freshmen in their eight-man rotation and have struggled to a 4-6 Mountain West record entering Tuesday night’s Fresno State game at the Thomas & Mack Center.
The second-ranked Bulldogs limit the seventh-ranked Aggies to 5-of-34 shooting in the first three quarters and clinch the Northwest League title with the easy victory.
Former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian was resting comfortably Monday night at Valley Hospital Medical Center after being unresponsive earlier in the day while being treated for low blood pressure and an infection.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver will not punish New York Knicks owner James Dolan for his controversial and angry email to an unhappy fan of the team.
Smith coached the University of North Carolina Tar Heels from 1961 to 1997, tallying a record of 879-254 in those 36 seasons.
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