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Ray Brewer

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Ray Brewer, a proud local, has been part of Greenspun Media Group since the mid-1990s. He’s covered high school and UNLV sports, and managed the Las Vegas Sun’s award-winning website. He’s a graduate of Chaparral High School and UNLV, and a fierce defender of Las Vegas — especially in comparisons to Reno. Brewer and his wife, Karla, have two children. And they all are passionate about the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Bautista eyes brighter future for Las Vegas Lights — on field, off field and beyond
Saturday, March 21, 2026
In José Bautista’s first season as owner of the Las Vegas Lights, the minor league soccer club made its lone playoff run — advancing all the way to the conference final before bowing out. Bautista, the former MLB slugger renowned for ...

Public schools force a needed reset for Nevada high school football
Friday, March 20, 2026
Since 2009, Gorman has claimed every state title but one, the lone exception being Liberty’s stunning upset in 2019. Now, the public schools are done trying to beat them ...
Las Vegas is poised and prepared for spotlight of NBA
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Monday’s report from ESPN that the NBA would be moving expansion franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle to a preliminary owners’ vote shouldn’t surprise anyone. The league’s board of governors will vote ...
Shutdown strain shows as Las Vegas airport pantry for TSA workers runs low on food
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Food & Essentials Pantry at Harry Reid International Airport, set up to aid unpaid federal workers during the ongoing partial government shutdown, was virtually empty Wednesday morning despite its recent reopening ...

A's Player of the Month: Foothill's Lilly May
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Lilly May’s basketball career lasted just one season, but the aggression she brought to the hardwood found a much better home on the wrestling mat.
Pastner’s faith in his players fuels UNLV basketball's rise
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Pastner’s first season has been defined by inconsistency, particularly on the defensive end, and a rash of injuries that forced him to work with a roster far different from ...
‘Scary being in the middle of a war’: UNLV legend flees Israel after Iranian strikes
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Desi-Rae Young huddled in the bomb shelter of her Israeli apartment with a basketball teammate as sirens wailed to warn residents of an incoming missile attack.
Breakout year leaves Gibbs-Lawhorn, UNLV with offseason decisions
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Gibbs-Lawhorn poured in 42 points Saturday in an 85-83 overtime victory against rival UNR in one of the signature moments of the UNLV men’s basketball season. It was the most points scored in a single game by ...

Act of kindness during November downpour puts Metro officer in the spotlight
Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026
Metro Police Officer Deb Rinkovsky drove her squad car east on Charleston Boulevard last November during a rainstorm when she spotted a person in need.
This UNLV team has some bite again; what it’s missing are crowds
Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
If there was ever a basketball game for which the UNLV faithful should come out of hibernation, Saturday’s is it. The Rebels host San Diego State at 1 p.m. ...

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