LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — UNLV is moving up its football home opener, shifting its game against Idaho State to Aug. 23 at Allegiant Stadium. The change will allow Allegiant to host the highly anticipated championship fight featuring Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford on Sept. 13. The "Week Zero" matchup between the Rebels and Idaho State Bengals will mark the debut of Rebels head … [Read more...] about UNLV move to ‘Week Zero’ paves way for Canelo-Crawford fight at Allegiant
Las Vegas Lights FC, Head Coach Antonio Nocerino part ways
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas Lights FC announced Tuesday that the team is parting ways with its head coach, Antonio Nocerino. The decision came after a discussion with Sporting Director Gianleonardo Neglia after this past weekend’s match. Nocerino will be stepping away from his position as head coach and a search for the club's next head coach is underway, according to a … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Lights FC, Head Coach Antonio Nocerino part ways
UNLV’s ladies clinic offers unique behind-the-scenes football experience
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A unique opportunity designed to empower women across the Las Vegas community and give them a special behind-the-scenes football experience is weeks away. The Ladies Clinic with Rebel Football will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 25, at the Fertitta Football Complex and offer women interactive and educational fun alongside UNLV football … [Read more...] about UNLV’s ladies clinic offers unique behind-the-scenes football experience
Coroner finds UNLV football player died from heart disease and irregular heartbeat
LAS VEGAS (AP) — UNLV senior offensive lineman Ben Christman died three months ago from heart disease and an irregular heartbeat, the Clark County Coroner's Office announced Thursday. Christman, who transferred from Kentucky, was found dead in an off-campus apartment on Feb. 11. He was 21. He began his college career at Ohio State as a highly ranked prospect in the 2021 … [Read more...] about Coroner finds UNLV football player died from heart disease and irregular heartbeat
UNLV football defensive coordinator coach resigns
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the UNLV Rebels football team has resigned, the team announced Monday. Dan Mullen, head coach of UNLV's football team, said Zach Arnett resigned from his position as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach due to personal reasons. Arnett was hired in December. Paul Guenther, who coached 21 … [Read more...] about UNLV football defensive coordinator coach resigns