Aces guard Jackie Young was an egregious omission from the WNBA’s recently announced all-defensive teams. She’s one of the best two-way players in the league.
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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.
Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane, a grandson of 1953 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Lattner, will play against his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Sunday.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who missed most of training camp amid a contract dispute, was held to minus-2 yards on nine carries in Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills.
The Raiders were rudderless yet again under Josh McDaniels, who suffered his most lopsided loss since taking over the team and now has an 18-29 coaching record.
The Aces kicked their defensive effort into another gear Wednesday against the Chicago Sky, reflecting the difference in intensity that the postseason offers.
Dalton Kincaid is a rookie tight end for the Bills, who selected him in April with the No. 25 overall pick in the NFL draft.
For every great Super Bowl with a fantastic finish is a noncompetitive dud. Except for the fans of the winning team, these are games best forgotten.
A back-to-back championship would bolster a banner year of unprecedented dominance in the WNBA’s modern era.
The Raiders opened the season with a victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High — their seventh straight win over their division rival.
Now 27 and approaching the peak of her powers, Wilson should be rightfully rewarded for one of the greatest single seasons in the WNBA’s 27-year history.
The Raiders will be judged by wins and losses this season, but progress also should be measured in the improvement of their efficiency and growth of their younger players.
Former Tulsa standout turned UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion created the innovative Go-Go offense, bringing it — and his gregarious personality — to Las Vegas.
Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is ready for his first season in Las Vegas, where his affable approach to leadership and camaraderie is resonating with teammates again.
The UNLV football team is going win the six games required to reach the postseason for the first time since 2013, Saturday’s matchup with No. 2 Michigan notwithstanding.
The Raiders have had a spirited training camp, but big picture conclusions can’t be drawn until the regular season begins next month against the Denver Broncos.