Sports Columns - Las Vegas

‘Parity has taken a vacation’ as NFL favorites dominate for bettors

lasvegasNov 4, 20240

NFL Week 9 favorites have won 13 of 14 games and gone 10-4 against the spread, including big covers from the Lions, Commanders, Ravens and

Graney: What are Raiders better at since coaching change to Pierce? Nothing

lasvegasNov 4, 20240

Raiders owner Mark Davis made a coaching change one year ago. His team hasn’t gotten better at anything under coach Antonio Pierce. Ed Graney ,

Raiders’ report card: Team enters bye week with failing grades

lasvegasNov 3, 20240

The Raiders once again had few bright spots in their road loss to the Bengals on Sunday. That means they need evaluate everything during their

Hill: Rebels have to earn spot in big college hoops showcase

lasvegasNov 3, 20240

UNLV wasn’t included in the massive college basketball event coming to Las Vegas in 2027 ahead of the Final Four in 2028. The Rebels aren’t

Hill: Player offers innovative fix to NFL’s not-so-dynamic kickoff

lasvegasNov 3, 20240

The NFL’s new kickoff rule is likely to be back in some form, so it’s time to start thinking of new wrinkles — and maybe

Breeders’ Cup picks for Saturday’s 9 races, including $7M Classic

lasvegasNov 2, 20240

Retired Las Vegas Review-Journal horse racing writer Mike Brunker offers analysis for the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, which concludes Saturday with nine races. Mike

Graney: Knights GM likes what team has built amid impressive start

lasvegasNov 2, 20240

Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon likes that his team is still playing with “something to prove” during its impressive 7-3-1 start. Ed Graney ,

Raiders QB enjoys life as NFL coach’s son: ‘The game is unbelievable’

lasvegasNov 1, 20240

Raiders practice squad quarterback Carter Bradley moved “a bunch” growing up as the son of an NFL coach, but it instilled in him a love

Breeders’ Cup analysis, picks for Friday’s 5 races

lasvegasNov 1, 20240

Retired Las Vegas Review-Journal horse racing writer Mike Brunker will provide coverage from the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, which begins Friday with five races.

Graney: Runnin’ Rebels need to follow in football team’s footsteps

lasvegasOct 31, 20240

UNLV men’s basketball coach Kevin Kruger hopes all the local support for the school’s football team this year carries over when his season begins Monday.