LAS VEGAS (AP) — If dual-threat quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams truly is an upgrade under center for No. 25 UNLV, the Rebels would certainly love for him to prove himself one step further than he did during last week’s 59-14 win over Fresno State. The Rebels (4-0) will enter unchartered territory Friday night when they host Syracuse (3-1) as the 25th-ranked team in the … [Read more...] about Quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams can prove he’s an upgrade for No. 25 UNLV against Syracuse
$100,000 promise at center of UNLV QB Matthew Sluka’s decision to sit
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- An agent for UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka said a big-money promise of $100,000 in NIL payments was broken, according to an ESPN report on Wednesday. UNLV denies there was ever a promise. Sluka announced he wouldn't play any more games for the Rebels after leading the team to a 3-0 start and a No. 23 ranking -- the first time UNLV had ever broken the Top … [Read more...] about $100,000 promise at center of UNLV QB Matthew Sluka’s decision to sit
Kylin James’ late touchdown run lifts UNLV over Kansas 23-20
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kylin James scored on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line with 1:51 left to lift UNLV past Kansas 23-20 Friday night at Children's Mercy Park. The Jayhawks are playing all their games away from Lawrence, Kan., this season because of construction on their stadium. UNLV (3-0) used an 18-play, 75-yard drive to take the lead late. All 18 plays on the … [Read more...] about Kylin James’ late touchdown run lifts UNLV over Kansas 23-20
Battle for Vegas: Local sports stars play softball for charity
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas Raiders and Vegas Golden Knight players will battle it out on the field in a charity softball game. Battle for Vegas, which Golden Knight Jack Eichel will host, returns to Las Vegas for its fifth year. It starts on Saturday, July 13 at the Las Vegas Ballpark in Downtown Summerlin and is an evening of competition, camaraderie, and charity. The … [Read more...] about Battle for Vegas: Local sports stars play softball for charity
Knights lose Marchessault, Stephenson in free agent frenzy
The Nashville Predators made a big splash as NHL free agency opened Monday by signing Stanley Cup champions Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault amid a jaw-dropping series of moves topping $100 million that made Smashville the center of attention across hockey. Stamkos left Tampa Bay after 16 seasons that included winning the Stanley Cup twice and making two other trips … [Read more...] about Knights lose Marchessault, Stephenson in free agent frenzy