Derek Ng adds his name to Gordie Lockbaum’s in the Holy Cross record book by kicking a 51-yard field goal against Lehigh.
Ron Kantowski
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Ron Kantowski is a sports columnist and covers auto racing for the Review-Journal. He has won multiple writing awards and in 2016 was named Nevada Sportswriter of the Year. Prior to beginning a long career in Las Vegas sports journalism, Kantowski attended Western New Mexico University in Silver City, N.M., where he played for the baseball team. He is a native of Whiting, Ind.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway announced Monday that it will be allowed to host up to 50 percent capacity — or about 10,000 spectators per day — for its spring drag race weekend.
Provided all tickets are sold, the DENSO Four-Wide Nationals will be the second most-attended sporting event in Southern Nevada since the advent of the pandemic.
Wayne Nunnely, who died February 16, recalled as “good guy, optimist, straight shooter, hard worker” by ex-players, assistants.
“It was pretty nerve-racking,” admits Joey Gallo of the Texas Rangers about meeting Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux before escorting his daughter to the prom when he was 17.
Dry weather at the 2018 race also produced a cloud of dust that to the drivers made the track seem to disappear.
A memorial service for former UNLV football coach Wayne Nunnely will be held outdoors Friday in his hometown of Monrovia, California.
Sam Schmidt relives thrill of winning his only IndyCar race by competing against able-bodied drivers in time trials at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Pit road contact ruled unintentional, Noah Gragson absolved for Xfinity Series incident that led to postrace fight with Daniel Hemric.
The pandemic created an opportunity for Shane Taylor to break into a Division I starting lineup as a 17-year-old.
Las Vegas’ Noah Gragson and Daniel Hemric trade postrace punches at Atlanta Motor Speedway following a pit road incident during NASCAR Xfinity Series race.
Kevin Higgins’s son Kade is excelling as a freshman at Arizona State, but UNLV won the recent game, 10-9.
Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner was put in the position of having to defend himself for having suffered what he says was a concussion.
Former UNLV AD Jim Livengood’s idea, once considered farfetched, could become a reality if centralized locations for this year’s men’s and women’s tournaments goes well.
Matt Jaskol announced a four-race NASCAR deal that will see him make his Xfinity Series debut in the No. 13 MBM Motorsports Toyota Supra on April 9.