THE HOT CORNER

November 29, 2007 - 10:00 pm

[MATT YOUMANS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 28-24-2 (overall record)]

Today’s best bet: Green Bay Packers (+7) over DALLAS COWBOYS

The Cowboys’ only weakness is their pass defense, which ranks 21st in the NFL, so expect Packers quarterback Brett Favre to come out firing. Dallas’ Tony Romo could light up the Green Bay defense if cornerback Charles Woodson and pass-rushing end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila are out with injuries. But Favre is rolling and the Packers have won 14 of 15, including seven straight on the road.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) smiles after winning an NFL football game agains ...

Rams star shouts out Las Vegas elementary school during NFL playoffs

By David Schoen / RJ

January 19, 2025 - 1:30 pm

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua put the spotlight on a Las Vegas elementary school during Sunday’s NFC divisional round game against the Eagles.

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) shoots the puck during the third period of an ...

Knights focused on ‘limiting the damage’ as losing streak continues

By Danny Webster / RJ

January 19, 2025 - 12:52 pm

The Golden Knights have been close in several of their recent losses. They believe not being able to slow down their opponent’s momentum has cost them.

Lance Newmark, Detroit Lions director of player personnel, watches on the sidelines before an N ...

Raiders to interview with GM candidate with ties to Lions coaches

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 19, 2025 - 4:36 pm

The Raiders will interview Commanders assistant general manager Lance Newmark for their general manager role Sunday. He also spent 26 years in Detroit.

Tom Brady, left, talks with Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson before an NFL football ...

Tom Brady chooses words carefully during Lions-Commanders game

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 19, 2025 - 10:54 am

Tom Brady’s role as Fox’s analyst for the Lions-Commanders game raised questions about a conflict of interest because of Detroit assistants Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn.

Bonanza's Kanye Ilai-Simio has his leg wrapped up by SLAM's Manuel Saldate during their 138 lb ...

High school wrestlers compete at Chaparral meet — RESULTS, PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

January 18, 2025 - 10:30 pm

More than 500 wrestlers competed at the Chaparral Invitational on Saturday at Valley High School. Here is a list of winners and photos from the matches.

3 takeaways: Knights fall to lowly Chicago for 5th loss in 6 games

By Danny Webster / RJ

January 18, 2025 - 9:19 pm

The Golden Knights finished an 0-3 road trip with a loss to the last-place Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, their fifth defeat in their past six games.

UNLV guard Dedan Thomas Jr. (11) looks to pass UC Riverside Highlanders guard Isaiah Moses (3) ...

‘They deserve it’: Rebels stay hot, earn road win over Aztecs

By Callie Fin / RJ

January 18, 2025 - 10:27 pm

The UNLV men’s basketball team followed Wednesday’s upset of No. 22 Utah State with a victory at San Diego State on Saturday at Viejas Arena.

Kansas City Chiefs punter Matt Araiza (14) before an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in ...

Chiefs bettors suffer bad beat on safety in final seconds vs. Texans

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 18, 2025 - 9:52 pm

Bettors who backed the Chiefs as 9½-point favorites Saturday over the Texans suffered an excruciating loss when Kansas City took an intentional safety.

Ohio State quarterbacks coach Corey Dennis speaks on the turf before the Peach Bowl NCAA colleg ...

Hill: New UNLV coordinator has deep bond with retired Raiders star

By Adam Hill / RJ

January 18, 2025 - 5:29 pm

New UNLV offensive coordinator Corey Dennis reunited with his old college pal Darren Waller when he arrived in Las Vegas. Their bond dates to high school.

Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) hugs Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) during the ...

5 immediate tasks on to-do list for Raiders’ next GM

By Adam Hill / RJ

January 18, 2025 - 4:27 pm

Whoever the Raiders hire as their new general manager will have to make several key decisions, including a new contract for Maxx Crosby and a new quarterback.