Sports
MWC/C-USA Merger
Mountain West, Conference USA plan to dissolve, combine and form new conference in 2013-14
UNLV football and basketball will be part 16-team conglomerate that spans over five time zones
February 14th, 2012
The dream of UNLV one day ending up in one of the so-called 'power conferences' is not dead, but for the time being, school president Neal Smatresk believes his athletic programs have once again found solid ground. Read more »
What's holding Mike Moser back from being America's college hoops darling?
National writers believe that with more overall exposure, UNLV sophomore forward could be in national Player of the Year discussion
February 14th, 2012
Know this much: It's not Mike Moser's fault that he's not being talked about more as a legitimate national Player of the Year candidate. The 6-foot-8 UNLV sophomore forward is certainly doing more than his part. Read more »
UNLV - San Diego State
Behind clutch defensive plays, No. 14 UNLV finally able to clip No. 13 San Diego State, 65-63
In front of one of the best Thomas & Mack Center crowds in decades, Rebels force 3-way tie atop Mountain West standings
February 11th, 2012
Relatively muted after the hoopla had quieted down, UNLV knew it had let an opportunity go by to put its foot on San Diego State's throat for the first time in years. But the Rebels were in no position to complain, and for once, they came out on the right side of a close game against the program that has given them more trouble than anyone of late. Read more »
Sideline Stars
Lindsay Cotterman
UNLV Rebel Girl
February 10th, 2012
Lindsay Cotterman aspires to dance professionally after college, but the psychology major also has dreams of working as an FBI agent. “I find analyzing and studying people’s behavior very interesting," she says. "Plus I watch Criminal Minds a lot, so I kind of want to be like them I guess.” Read more »
UNLV-San Diego State
Dave Rice, Steve Fisher in elite company as national Coach of the Year candidates
Rebels' first-year coach, Aztecs' program savior among those in the running for one of college basketball's top honors
February 10th, 2012
Saturday's showdown between UNLV and San Diego State isn't just pitting arguably the top two teams in the West Coast against one another. It's also the second meeting this season between two head coaches who are in elite company this season as legitimate contenders for National Coach of the Year honors. Read more »
UNLV - San Diego State Preview
Starting Five: UNLV needs more balance this time around in order to get the best of San Diego State
14th-ranked Rebels out to avenge earlier loss to 13th-ranked Aztecs, which was their ninth in the two teams' last 10 meetings.
February 10th, 2012
Nine out of ten. Say that to a member of the UNLV men's basketball team, and they'll know exactly what you're referring to. The Rebels are 1-9 against San Diego State dating back to the 2008-09 season, and in that run, it's been near miss after near miss for UNLV. Read more »
Dave Rice Foundation
Rice family takes personal battle with autism public with launch of the Dave Rice Foundation
Non-profit organization will offer support and education to families with special needs children
February 9th, 2012
The frustrations that a battle with autism have caused Dave and Mindy Rice are not uncommon. But on Thursday, they took a major step forward in their efforts to help others in hopefully making the journey with autism smoother in any way possible. Read more »
UNLV - Behind The Numbers
A closer look at the numbers behind UNLV's successes and struggles this season
Moser's historic run on the glass, large assist totals and dominance at home are the highlights on paper during the Rebels' strong season
February 9th, 2012
In many cases, numbers don't lie. There have been plenty of intangibles behind both UNLV's successes and its struggles in getting to this point, but here is a closer look at what is tangible — the numbers — for the team as a whole and some of the Rebels' key figures. Read more »
Rugby
Look, Ma: No Helmet!
February 9th, 2012
Las Vegas has been called the capital of many things in its day—rugby is not one of them. But for one weekend this month, our city is at the center of the scrum. As many as 70,000 fans are expected at Sam Boyd Stadium for the USA Sevens international rugby tournament Feb. 10-12. Meanwhile, more than 230 teams are slated to play in another tournament, the Las Vegas Invitational, starting Feb. 9 at the Silver Bowl Sports Complex. Read more »
People
Spinning the Globe
February 9th, 2012
As a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, Shane “Scooter” Christensen has played basketball in more than 50 countries and even on an aircraft carrier. But the 1997 Bishop Gorman High School graduate is relishing the chance to play in front of family and friends when the Globetrotters take the court at the Orleans Arena on Feb. 15. Read more »
