The Raiders will employ a new-look defensive line and secondary in 2021 — along with a revamped offensive line that includes rookie right tackle Alex Leatherwood.
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Sam Gordon was born and raised in Minneapolis and is back for his second stint with the Review-Journal. He’s covered the NFL, NBA, the Big Ten, the Mountain West and prep sports for various publications during his professional tenure. Gordon, a University of Minnesota graduate, is a basketball junkie who coached high school basketball for three seasons.
The former Bishop Gorman star quarterback will play football at UNLV this season. Martell announced his decision in an interview with Franchise Sports Media.
The Raiders on Friday announced the signings of defensive end Malcolm Koonce and linebacker Divine Deablo, ensuring their full rookie class is under contract for the beginning of training camp.
If a team can’t field the number of players necessary to safely contest a football game, that team will be forced to forfeit, Mountain West Commissioner Craig Thompson said Wednesday.
The UNLV Rebels were picked to finish last in the conference’s West Division by a panel of the league’s media.
Marcus Arroyo may be preparing for his second season as UNLV’s head football coach. But for so many reasons, it still feels like his first.
Aces star A’ja Wilson is playing for Team USA under her college coach, Dawn Staley, with whom she shares a special relationship that extends beyond the basketball court.
Aces forward A’ja Wilson had 16 points and 10 rebounds as the Americans concluded their exhibition schedule with a resounding win over Nigeria at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Aces All-Star center Liz Cambage is withdrawing from the Australian national team and will not participate in the Olympics in Tokyo, she announced Thursday night via Twitter.
According to the report, Cambage was involved in a physical altercation during a private scrimmage against the Nigerian national team — along with a charged verbal exchange.
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal won’t play for the U.S. national team in the Olympics because of health and safety protocols, and Friday’s game against Australia was canceled.
BallDawgs, a basketball content company, is an emerging juggernaut based in Las Vegas with more than 180,000 followers on Instagram and a network of videographers.
The heavyweight title fight was scheduled for July 24, but was postponed last week when Tyson Fury tested positive for COVID. He since has tested negative.
The WNBA honored the 1996 Olympic team Wednesday in celebration of the 25-year anniversary of its dazzling performance in Atlanta that resulted in the gold medal.
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale scored 26 points and was named MVP after Team WNBA defeated Team USA on Wednesday at Michelob Ultra Arena.