“There’s no hidden agenda here. It’s all about winning,” Pitbull said about changing the culture of NASCAR as co-owner of a new team with Daniel Suarez as driver.
Ron Kantowski
Sports columnist
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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.
Former Raiders wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff remembers Super Bowl II.
Erik Jones, who will be trying to rebuild his career at Richard Petty Motorsports this year, continues to connect with young fans through his online reading program.
Wayne Mabry, aka Raiders’ superfan “Violator,” is among six finalists seeking a Super Bowl trip and recognition in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Major League Rugby’s San Diego Union to play 2021 season in Southern Nevada because of COVID-19 restrictions, with site to be announced at later date.
Jerry Reuss said were it not for an umpire’s odd call, the home run Hank Aaron hit off him in 1973 would have been No. 714, making Reuss a footnote in baseball history.
Longtime Las Vegan George Kunz fondly recalls signing autographs with Hank Aaron during college all-star football game promotion at old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Restrictions precluding large scale spectator events in Nevada amid COVID-19 will result in the Mint 400 moving from its traditional March date to Dec. 1-5.
Aces’ A’ja Wilson recalls her late grandmother, civil rights battle during her statue ribbon-cutting ceremony on South Carolina campus during Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Iconic magicians Siegfried & Roy helped UNLV’s 1986-87 Final Four team make magic during a media guide photo shoot. Siegfried Fischbacher died of cancer last week at age 81.
Recommendation from fellow Las Vegan Brendan Gaughan puts youngster Noah Gragson on fast track to make first Cup Series start in NASCAR’s biggest race.
Bishop Gorman product Tristan Blackmon’s confrontation with a goalie in CONCAF finals loss promoted comparisons to Kobe Bryant’s famous staredown with Matt Barnes.
The close relationship between former Dodgers pitcher Jerry Reuss and late manager Tommy Lasorda was illustrated in an iconic whirlpool bath photo.
UNLV’s former football home expected to idle quietly while decisions about its future are pondered.
Last March when COVID-19 was starting to germinate, the NFL expanded its Super Bowl tournament to include 14 teams, spawning the advent of Super Wild Card Weekend.