Blogs
New generation of UNLV fans gets its magic moment
November 27th, 2011
With less than a minute remaining Saturday night in UNLV’s 90-80 upset of No. 1 North Carolina, Rebel fans swelled around the edges of the Orleans Arena court, barely able to contain themselves until the final buzzer sounded and the celebration could begin. Read more »
Family fuels Stanback’s motivation to topple Tar Heels
November 26th, 2011
It's hard to imagine going into the biggest game of your basketball life with the person closest to you possibly rooting for the opposition. Read more »
Political Polarization Underscores Lee, Raggio, Supercommittee Moves
November 23rd, 2011
Reports appeared almost simultaneously about state Sen. John Lee, D-Clark County, deciding to run for re-election instead of for the House, a new book celebrating the life of former state Sen. Bill Raggio, R-Washoe County, and the congressional supercommittee’s failure to find a way to cut the deficit. These events took place without any connection, but they are related. Read more »
Marshall Gets the Point
November 23rd, 2011
How difficult is it to go from playing the two-guard to running a team as the point guard? For some, it can kill your confidence as a player, while for others it becomes just another challenge in your sports career. UNLV junior Anthony Marshall has taken that challenge head-on this season, and he’s been impressive through four games at the point, averaging 10 points and 7 assists. Read more »
Massamba steps up game against Cal Poly
November 23rd, 2011
It was just what Rebels coach Dave Rice had been waiting so patiently for. It wasn't that any of UNLV’s three centers had been playing poorly, it's just that none of them had come to the forefront. Read more »
Fall Trend Report: Tips from Neiman Marcus and Ken Downing
November 22nd, 2011
Last week, Neiman Marcus Fashion Director Ken Downing made a special appearance at the Las Vegas store to present the top fashion trends for Fall 2011 and Resort 2012. Read more »
Rebels’ scoring rise has common thread
November 22nd, 2011
It's rather easy to look back in the UNLV record books and find that the last time the Rebels topped the 90-point mark in consecutive games was during the 2003-04 season. The dates and games are right there in plain view: Feb. 21 vs. Colorado State (94 points) and Feb. 24 vs.Wyoming (95 points). What isn't as easy to see is what the common factor is between that Rebel squad and this one. Read more »
Rousey keeps on rolling at Strikeforce Challengers 20
November 19th, 2011
Rising women’s MMA star Ronda Rousey once again showed she’s a forced to be reckoned with, submitting Julia Budd by armbar in 39 seconds at Strikeforce Challengers 20 event Friday night at the Pearl at the Palms. Read more »
At the Bottom of the List
November 18th, 2011
Taking a pass on Las Vegas Invitational insight, in convenient list form. Read more »
Rousey looking for another quick finish at Strikeforce Challengers 20
November 18th, 2011
Ronda Rousey looks to continue her quick winning ways (none of her six MMA bouts have lasted a minute) when she takes on Julia Budd tonight at the Palms. Read more »
