LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- There's a chance captain Mark Stone could play for the first time in the exhibition season Friday night when the Golden Knights meet the San Jose Sharks at T-Mobile Arena. Coach Bruce Cassidy, who ran the Knights through some scrimmaging Thursday at practice, said it depends how Stone, coming off back surgery, feels. "There's a good chance he could … [Read more...] about Knights captain Stone could play Friday for first time since May back surgery
UNLV's Arroyo hoping for large crowd at Allegiant on Friday for New Mexico
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Marcus Arroyo isn't going as far as offering to buy and distribute tickets, but the UNLV coach would like nothing more than a huge crowd Friday night when his Rebels face New Mexico. "We're in a place right now as a program that getting everybody out to the game this week is a huge deal," Arroyo said of the Mountain West contest at Allegiant Stadium (8 … [Read more...] about UNLV's Arroyo hoping for large crowd at Allegiant on Friday for New Mexico
Rebels top defending MW champ Utah State on road
LOGAN, Utah — Doug Brumfield passed for one touchdown and ran for two more as UNLV won its Mountain West opener Saturday, snapping a six-game losing streak to Utah State 34-24. Brumfield's defensive teammates also got into the act in the Rebels' first triumph over the Aggies since 2008, intercepting quarterback Logan Bonner four times and generating five turnovers … [Read more...] about Rebels top defending MW champ Utah State on road
Rebels visit Utah State in Mountain West opener for both teams
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- UNLV (2-1) opens its Mountain West schedule by traveling to Utah State (1-2) at 4 p.m. Saturday (CBS Sports Network). Utah State is the defending conference champion and is coming off an 11-3 season, including a 24-13 victory in the LA Bowl against Oregon State. The LA Bowl triumph helped the Aggies finish No. 24 in the final Associated Press college … [Read more...] about Rebels visit Utah State in Mountain West opener for both teams
Robbins, Rebels take act to Utah State for conference opener
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Aidan Robbins is good at deflecting praise. There's a lot of "my teammates" when he answers questions about his running style, his success and that of UNLV through its first three games. The junior running back seems adept at altering his course, lately something he and the Rebels' football program have in common. "It's just the kind of culture that we … [Read more...] about Robbins, Rebels take act to Utah State for conference opener
Golden Knights open training camp; first exhibition game is Sunday at T-Mobile
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- After losing two of three games over the weekend in the rookie faceoff event in San Jose, the Golden Knights open main training camp Wednesday at City National Arena. The first day will consist of medical exams and physical tests, and on-ice sessions begin Thursday. The team's first of seven exhibition games is Sunday (Sept. 26) against the San Jose … [Read more...] about Golden Knights open training camp; first exhibition game is Sunday at T-Mobile
WNBA Finals: Hammon wants more intensity, focus as Aces go for clincher
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Becky Hammon wasn't at all pleased after her Aces lost Game 3 in the best-of-five WNBA Finals. With a chance to clinch the franchise's first championship, the Aces came up empty against the Connecticut Sun, their coach said. “Connecticut came in with a better mental approach than we did,” Hammon said after a 105-76 loss. “I don’t know if we thought we … [Read more...] about WNBA Finals: Hammon wants more intensity, focus as Aces go for clincher
Aces strong at finish, beat Sun for WNBA championship
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Aces achieved their season-long goal Sunday, beating the Connecticut Sun 78-71 to win the WNBA championship at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Aces, who entered the season with the motto, "All in," won the best-of-five series in four games. Riquna Williams contributed in a clutch run down the stretch, making two 3-pointers and a … [Read more...] about Aces strong at finish, beat Sun for WNBA championship
Brumfield, Robbins lead Rebels to rout of North Texas
LAS VEGAS — Doug Brumfield ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more and Aidan Robbins rushed for 227 yards and three scores, leading UNLV to a 58-27 rout of North Texas on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium. Brumfield was 21-for-27 passing for 211 yards and and he ran for 100 yards. His scoring passes were 23 yards to Kyle Williams and 9 yards to Ricky White. … [Read more...] about Brumfield, Robbins lead Rebels to rout of North Texas