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Fernando Mendoza’s Raiders starting debut against the Seahawks sends ticket prices higher
Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza makes his first NFL start Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, driving secondary ticket prices up 227 percent since the season began.
Raiders-Seahawks predictions: Picking the winner as Fernando Mendoza starts
Las Vegas Review-Journal staff make their picks for the Raiders' home game against the Seattle Seahawks as rookie Fernando Mendoza prepares for his first NFL start.
North Las Vegas bettor turns $20 into $45K after hitting parlays
A North Las Vegas bettor turned two $10 parlays into $45,753 in winnings at Club Fortune North casino.
Jackson Kiss finding his footing with UNLV as Runnin’ Rebels prepare for Stanford
UNLV freshman Jackson Kiss is finding his rhythm as the Runnin' Rebels prepare to host undefeated Stanford on Friday at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell to mentor Fernando Mendoza with Kirk Cousins gone
Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell steps into a larger mentorship role for rookie starter Fernando Mendoza after Kirk Cousins was traded to Minnesota.
Graney: Raiders need not hold anything back with Fernando Mendoza
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak plans to use the full playbook for rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza's first start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Warriors’ Stephen Curry to miss at least two weeks after suffering oblique abdominal tear
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss at least two weeks after being diagnosed with an oblique abdominal tear, the team announced Thursday. The 38-year-old guard will be reevaluated in tw...
Denver Broncos’ trade for Chargers LB Daiyan Henley falls through after failed physical
The Denver Broncos’ planned acquisition of Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley has fallen through after the 26-year-old reportedly raised medical concerns during his physical with Denver. Th...
UNLV at New Mexico predictions
Las Vegas Review-Journal staff members unanimously predict UNLV will lose at No. 23 New Mexico on Saturday.
Bishop Gorman football coach suggests playoffs fix for CCSD/NIAA split
Bishop Gorman football coach Brent Browner said his team is grateful to still be playing, seeing how 30 CCSD schools ended their seasons earlier following a move to independent status.
Week of CFP national championship events allows fans to take part, event if they can’t make title game
Las Vegas will host a week of free College Football Playoff events leading up to the Jan. 25 national championship at Allegiant Stadium.
College football trends, predictions: Duke, Northwestern have surprises in store
Handicapper Bruce Marshall highlights betting trends for several college football games, including Duke and Northwestern as underdogs to watch.
Backed by Klint Kubiak, Rob Leonard seeks improvement for Raiders defense
Defensive coordinator Rob Leonard, backed by coach Klint Kubiak, is seeking solutions as the Raiders defense tries to end a record streak of allowing 30-plus points.
Seahawks defense plans to ‘get after’ Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza in 1st start
The Seahawks defense plans to pressure Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza in his first start, relying on familiarity with former Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
Sloan Canyon, Mater East continue football rivalry in 4A region final
The Sloan Canyon and Mater East football teams will add another chapter to their growing rivalry when they play for the Class 4A Southern Region title Friday.
Raiders’ decision to trade Kirk Cousins draws praise, surprise from around NFL
The Raiders traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 third-round pick, clearing the way for rookie Fernando Mendoza to start Sunday against Seattle.
How does NFL team’s rest impacts handicapping? It changes as season progresses
Extra rest becomes less valuable for NFL teams as the season progresses, but a sharp trend since Christmas 2024 shows more-rested teams covering the spread at a 58.3% rate.
College football picks, predictions: Florida State still has firepower to cover
Florida State is favored to cover against Pittsburgh on Friday, while Colorado and Memphis are also highlighted as strong betting plays in their respective conference matchups.
UNLV prepares for meeting with No. 23 New Mexico, nation’s top defense
UNLV (5-4) travels to face No. 23 New Mexico (8-1) on Saturday in a critical Mountain West matchup against the nation's top-ranked defense.
‘He’s been outstanding’: Knights forward hasn’t missed a beat since return
Victor Olofsson has nine points in seven games since returning from a month-long upper-body injury, helping the Golden Knights' third line thrive.
Friday’s Nevada Preps playoff football previews
Bishop Gorman will take on Faith Lutheran on Friday in the Open/5A state football semifinals.
Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64
Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks died Wednesday at age 64 after an acute illness.
Nevada Preps football predictions: Who advances to the state title games?
Review-Journal reporters Alex Wright and Jeff Wollard predict the winners of the 5A, 4A and 3A state semifinals for the high school football playoff action for Southern Nevada teams.
‘Disgusting’ goal has Knights forward playing with high confidence
Ivan Barbashev scored twice in the second period as the Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-3 for their fourth straight win.
Houston Astros hire Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus as team’s new manager
The Houston Astros have hired New York Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus as their new manager, bringing back a familiar face to the organization as the team looks to move forward following a disappointi...
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen to miss at least 4 weeks with broken hand
Utah Jazz will be without star forward Lauri Markkanen for at least a month after he suffered two nondisplaced fractures in his right hand, the team announced Wednesday. Markkanen will undergo another...
Zero Teen Fatalities Player of the Month: Somerset Sky Pointe’s Aislin McMahon
McMahon played competitive soccer through middle school, a sport that demands great fitness and made her move to distance running a natural fit.
How Dylan Laube has become one of Raiders' most exciting players
Every time he steps on the field, Raiders’ running back/special teams ace Dylan Laube reminds himself of his responsibility to “set the tone” for his team.
Stone moves within 2 points of breaking Vegas’ career scoring record in 5-3 win over Utah
Mark Stone moved within two points of the Golden Knights' career scoring record as Vegas beat Utah 5-3 to extend its winning streak to four games.
Analysis: Golden Knights take glee in dispatching Mammoth to start homestand
This matchup just might have meant a little more to the Golden Knights than the typical midweek regular-season game given the teams’ contentious first-round playoff series a season ago that Vegas ulti...
Knights overwhelm shorthanded Mammoth, win 4th straight
The Golden Knights defeated the shorthanded Utah Mammoth 5-3 at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday for their fourth straight win.
High school athletes commit on early National Signing Day — LIST
Wednesday marked the first day of the early national signing period for non-football athletes.
‘Trust in Fernando’: Raiders players rally around Mendoza to start new era
Raiders players expressed mixed emotions Wednesday after Kirk Cousins was traded, officially making rookie Fernando Mendoza the starting quarterback for Sunday's game against Seattle.
Fernando Mendoza ‘a lot more confident’ ahead of Raiders starting debut
Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza takes over as starter after Kirk Cousins was traded back to Minnesota, expressing confidence and gratitude toward his mentor.
Power rankings prove prophetic after Raiders trade Cousins, usher in Mendoza era
Power rankings held steady for the Raiders after trading Kirk Cousins to Minnesota, but the team now turns to rookie Fernando Mendoza against Seattle's top-ranked pass defense.
Raiders linemen with ‘soldier spirit’ know that iron sharpens iron
Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler and center Will Putnam, both undrafted veterans from military families, sharpen each other daily in practice while embodying a perseverance instilled by their fath...
Cousins rejoins the Vikings, where familiarity and comfort will help him prepare to play Packers
The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, reuniting him with coach Kevin O'Connell ahead of a game against Green Bay.
College football betting, prediction: Memphis has upper hand vs. South Florida
Memphis enters Saturday's game at South Florida as the more explosive offense, while the Bulls rely on a top-10 scoring defense that has yet to face a unit like the Tigers.
A’s Castro, Smith get to work and want results, not age to be focus
Athletics executives Tyler Smith and Cam Castro addressed their youth and outlined plans for the roster and Las Vegas relocation during MLB general manager meetings.
Knights get defenseman back against Mammoth
Golden Knights defenseman Parker Wotherspoon returns Wednesday against the Utah Mammoth after missing a month with an upper-body injury, replacing the week-to-week Noah Hanifin.
Raiders coach Kubiak, quarterback Mendoza address media — WATCH LIVE
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak and rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza will address the media Wednesday as the team prepares for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks after trading Kirk Cousins to Mi...
NFL betting, predictions: Don’t dismiss road team in Thursday night game
The Washington Commanders face the New York Giants in a Week 10 Thursday Night Football matchup at MetLife Stadium, with betting analysis favoring Washington despite the Giants' recent winning streak....
Kirk Cousins has mixed emotions at Great Clips before leaving Las Vegas
Kirk Cousins was traded from the Raiders to the Vikings at the NFL deadline and kept a Great Clips appointment in Las Vegas before departing for Minnesota.
UNLV football gets center back; basketball signs key recruit
Senior center Austin Boyd returned to the UNLV football lineup after rehab, while the basketball program added a Top‑100 recruit.
UNLV men’s basketball signs top 100 prospect from Ohio
UNLV men’s basketball has signed Ohio forward Isaiah Mack‑Russell, a top‑100 recruit, for the 2027‑28 season.
Vegas Golden Knights, NHL team up to erase $1.5M in veteran debt
The Vegas Golden Knights, alongside the Buffalo Sabres, have teamed up with the NHL to erase $1.5 million in debt for more than 600 United States veterans and their families in recognition of Veterans...
Graney: Raiders not punting season? Kirk Cousins trade is about future
The Las Vegas Raiders have traded veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, signaling a shift toward developing their rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza for the future.
What we learned: Raiders’ blowout loss leads to QB change, Fernando Mendoza
A 38-17 loss to the 49ers led the Raiders to trade Kirk Cousins and promote Fernando Mendoza, exposing offensive and defensive shortcomings.
Miami Dolphins lose DT Zach Sieler to season-ending biceps surgery
The Miami Dolphins will be without defensive tackle Zach Sieler for the remainder of the 2026 NFL season after the veteran suffered a ruptured biceps that will require surgery. The injury occurred dur...

















































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