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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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Retiring rabbi leaves legacy of kindness, compassion, inclusivity and authenticity
Monday, June 2, 2025
Rabbi Sanford Akselrad settled into his office at Congregation Ner Tamid to write what would be his final sermon after 37 years as the congregation’s senior spiritual leader.
Elite seasons, defining moments recognized at Sun Standout Awards
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The gala honored achievements including a history-making soccer squad, a flag football rushing leader who topped national statistics and a dominant cross-country runner who secured the state championship with a commanding performance. …
15 titles later, Centennial’s Weitz still shaping the game and her players
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Karen Weitz is this year’s Hank Greenspun Lifetime Achievement recipient. The award, given to Weitz during Monday’s Sun Standout Awards show, recognizes outstanding contributions to high school athletics in Southern Nevada …
Sierra Vista coach’s approach instills confidence in wrestlers, sets team on championship path
Monday, May 19, 2025
Brett Terry knew transforming the Sierra Vista High wrestling team into a respectable program would require significant effort …
Training session planned for high school football referees in Las Vegas
Friday, May 16, 2025
This is exclusively a classroom training event — meaning no on-field drills. You don’t need to come in your referee uniform.

A’s Player of the Month: The Meadows School's Simon Tesfaye
Friday, May 9, 2025
Simon Tesfaye arrived at The Meadow School four years ago with a singular vision: pursuing educational excellence. Despite baseball skills ...
Median Las Vegas home price dips in April but still near record high
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The median sales price of existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada during April was $480,000, a 1% decrease from ...
California schools leaving NIAA over gender policy clash
Friday, May 2, 2025
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 adoption ...
Chaparral football standout earns boost for college
Saturday, April 26, 2025
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, Johnson was ...

Las Vegas teen swim phenom making waves on path to LA Olympics
Saturday, April 26, 2025
At just 17, Manteufel’s grueling triple-session training days all serve a singular vision: standing on the podium at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics ...

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