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A’s Player of the Month: The Meadows School's Simon Tesfaye

Simon Tesfaye arrived at The Meadow School four years ago with a singular vision: pursuing educational excellence. Despite baseball skills ...

Amodei’s public land sale amendment sparks backlash from Nevada Democrats and tribal advocates

Native Voters Alliance of Nevada Government Relations Director Mathilda Guerrero Miller said the amendment goes beyond just Nevada and Utah — insinuating that if the ...

Oilers a deeper team than the one the Golden Knights beat in the 2023 NHL playoffs

The Golden Knights focused their efforts two years ago on limiting Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, a successful strategy that gave Vegas the ...

Analysis: D-lineman Pegues adds ‘unique’ potential to Raiders’ rookie class

The Raiders aren't putting any limits on the 23-year-old from Oxford, Miss., long term, and he might just be the most fitting mascot of the ...

California schools leaving NIAA over gender policy clash

Athletic programs at Truckee and North Tahoe high schools on the Northern Nevada-California border will withdraw from the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association following the organization's ...

Jack Bech dedicates his NFL career to his late brother after being drafted by the Raiders

After Jack Bech was selected in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night, he dedicated the rest of his career to his brother.

El jugador destacado del fútbol americano de Chaparral recibe un impulso universitario

David Johnson fue uno de los mejores jugadores del equipo de fútbol americano deChaparral High School el otoño pasado gracias a su versatilidad.

Nadador adolescente haciendo olas en el camino a los Juegos Olímpicos de L.A.

Antes de que amanezca en el valle de Las Vegas, Gabriel Manteufel surca las tranquilas aguas de la piscina Pavilion Center Pool en Summerlin.

Chaparral football standout earns boost for college

David Johnson was one of the top players last fall on the Chaparral High School football team because of his versatility. At 6-foot-4, 240 pounds, ...

Who will win the Stanley Cup? Odds, math and probability clash

Everybody's got a hunch this time of year, a thought about the so-called Presidents' Trophy “curse” or maybe a dark horse Stanley Cup pick.

Students are buying into UNLV football, and Mullen’s banking on it

Coach Dan Mullen addressed his UNLV football team after a spring practice recently, emphasizing how the players would serve as the foundation for the program’s ...

A’s Player of the Month: Green Valley High’s Liliana Esparza

When Liliana Esparza took the field for her senior season at Green Valley High, she already had a résumé that most players could only dream ...

Golden Knights take step toward clinching Pacific Division with win over Kraken

Ivan Barbashev and William Karlsson scored for the Golden Knights and Vegas took another step toward clinching the Pacific Division with a 2-1 victory over ...

New chancellor selected to lead Nevada System of Higher Education

Matt McNair began his career in higher education by leading fundraising efforts for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Ohio State University College of Engineering. ...

Consider a bet on these five golfers to win the Masters

Rory McIlroy stands alone in having put together the strongest season on the PGA Tour so far this year. There’s a strong case to be ...

Raiders counting on Geno Smith to bring 'stability' where they need it most

In the little more than two seasons since the Raiders moved on from longtime face of the franchise Derek Carr, they’ve started six different quarterbacks.

NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas pick and preview of Florida vs. Houston

The Blue Devils would have been a clear favorite against the Gators; the Cougars are more or less a coin flip. ...

NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the Final Four

The victor of the second Final Four game tonight in San Antonio will go on to cut down the nets Monday night. ...

Prop betting began as another way to bet the Super Bowl and has grown into major wagering attraction

As Chicago roared through the 1985 NFL season, the Bears bullied opponents with the innovative “46 defense.” Sports betting at that time ...

Dan Mullen, awed by UNLV facilities, says timing felt right to make return to coaching

Dan Mullen could've returned to coaching sooner, but the timing never seemed right and, regardless, he was fine remaining at ESPN giving his insights about ...