Ben Gotz goes over Basic’s week 1 win over Durango on the shoulders of quarterback Paul Myro.
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks about Thursday’s practice. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Ben Gotz and Justin Emerson are in studio previewing the 2018 high school football season.
Michael Gehlken and Gilbert Manzano report from Napa, CA on the second day of joint practice between the Oakland Raiders and the Detroit Lions.
Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken and sports columnist Ed Graney go over the team’s second day of training camp, discuss Gareon Conley missing sessions and what it’ll be like when the team starts practicing with pads on Sunday.
NFL Unveils its National Anthem Policy The NFL released the revised policy on Wednesday after the controversy surrounding kneeling protests. NFLPA NFLPA The mandate requires players who choose not to stand to stay in the locker room or a similar location. The league will also exercise its right to fine any franchise that does not stand and “show respect” for the Anthem. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick headed the kneeling protests in 2016, with many NFL teams following suit to date.
Brett Favre Opens Up About Past Vicodin Addiction The Hall of Fame quarterback told ‘Sports Illustrated’ that he was taking large doses of Vicodin in 1995. Favre became dependent on the painkiller after numerous surgeries, and he ended up going to rehab on three different occasions. Brett Favre, to
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‘The New York Times’ Favre said with the pills he could Since his 2010 retirement, Favre said he’s suffered many health issues. In April, he told NBC he may have suffered thousands of concussions during his NFL career and has experienced short-term memory issues as a result.
Michael Vick Named Offensive Coordinator of New Football League Team The ex-Falcons’ quarterback was named to the position by Brad Childress, head coach of the Atlanta’s Alliance of American Football team. “I’ve always had a passion for teaching, a passion for coaching. When Brad called me about this opportunity, I felt like it was obviously something I couldn’t pass up.” Michael Vick Vick retired from the NFL in 2017 and coached very briefly as an intern with the Kansas City Chiefs last summer. The Virginia Tech product played for the Atlanta Falcons from 2001-08. Atlanta’s team will play their games at Georgia State Stadium and the new 10-week regular season starts in Feb. 2019.
Fan Controlled Football League CEO Sohrob Farudi said he wants to host his brand of football games in Las Vegas to be close to gambling. Fans vote on plays with Twitch or the league’s app. The quarterback executes the most-voted play on the field. Fans pick the teams’ names, logos, coaches and players.
UNLV coach Tony Sanchez will announce his latest recruiting class Wednesday Assistant coach Tony Samuel helped lure key defensive tackle Tavis Malakius Rebels will have to replace starting tackle Mike Hughes Jr. Recruits said they were impressed with the upcoming Fertitta Football Complex UNLV hopes this class helps leads to better days
Football just got a whole lot cuter! 2 puppies from the Nevada SPCA will compete in Animal Planet’s ‘Puppy Bowl’ Sunday Kassi will compete for Team Ruff, and Rufus for Team Fluff Rufus may be more interested in squeaky toys than footballs, and he likes ear scratches more than touchdowns This is the fourth year the NSPCA has had a puppy in the ‘Puppy Bowl’ The ‘Puppy Bowl’ will air at 12 p.m. PST Sunday on Animal Planet Who you got? Team Ruff or Team Fluff?
WWE’s Vince McMahon to Revive XFL in 2020 The WWE founder made the announcement at a press conference Thursday. The XFL was originally launched in 2001 and lasted only one season after struggling to meeting attendance and ratings expectations. saying “I wanted to do this since the day we stopped the other one…” Vince McMahon, WWE founder The XFL will restart in 2020 and its first season will have eight teams around the country playing a 10-week schedule. McMahon sold $100 million in WWE stock to fund Alpha Entertainment — a company he formed — last month to make investments that included “professional football.”
UNLV is getting a new football complex UNLV officials broke ground on the Fertitta Football Complex Tuesday The two-story, 73,000 square-foot facility is expected to cost $28.5 million Construction is expected to take 10 months.
UNLV coach Tony Sanchez has his new defensive coordinator Tim Skipper, former assistant at Florida, will join Sanchez’s staff, a source close to the football program said Tuesday The Rebels allowed 31.8 points and 458.7 yards last season UNLV hasn’t given up fewer than 30 points per game since 2007 Sanchez has made two changes to his defensive staff Two coaching spots remain to be filled at UNLV
Following a news conference announcing Jon Gruden’s return as head coach of the Oakland Raiders, team owner Mark Davis said the Raiders’ edge will come from leadership and coaching.
After losing to the Kansas City Chiefs, 26-15, Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio says the team needs to turn its focus to winning their last home game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Review-Journal reporter Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart and TI sports book director Tony Nevill preview NFL Week 14.
Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio explains why he thinks running back Marshawn Lynch is playing on another level right now.
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks about his scheduling philosophy. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Florida State University Head Coach Jimbo Fisher is Leaving to Coach at Texas A&M Fisher resigned on Friday, just one day ahead of Florida State’s final game of the season. Kevin Sumlin, the previous head coach at A&M, was fired earlier this week. In his eight years in charge, Fisher lead FSU to a 83-23 record with a 5-2 record in bowl games. Fisher’s best season asa head coach came in 2013 when he helped the school to a BCS National Championship. “I believe Texas A&M is getting one of the best coaches in college football. We appreciate all [Fisher] has done for our program and wish him and his family great success moving forward.”
Review-Journal reporter Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart and The Mirage sports book director Jeff Stoneback preview Week 13 of the NFL regular season. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Review-Journal reporter Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart and The Mirage sports book director Jeff Stoneback preview Week 14 of the college football season. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Desert Pines won their second consecutive Class 3A championship on Saturday, taking down Mojave, 54-24.
Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken go over how the Raiders are preparing for their game against the Broncos.
UNLV defensive tackle Mike Hughes Jr. talks about wanting the Fremont Cannon. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks about the rivalry with UNR. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart and Matt Holt give their picks for week 12 of NFL football.
Wide receiver Devonte Boyd talks about getting ready to play his final regular-season UNLV football game. Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Review-Journal’s Michael Gehlken and Ed Graney preview what to expect on Sunday when the Oakland Raiders face the New England Patriots from the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.