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UNLV basketball lands transfer MJ Thomas from New Orleans

Thomas averaged 10.8 points and eight rebounds per game in 2025-26, logging nearly 27 minutes a night. He dropped 17 points on nationally ranked Houston ...

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Duke, Florida betting favorites in Las Vegas to win 2027 basketball title

Duke and Florida are the early favorites to win the 2027 NCAA men’s basketball national championship, according to the William Hill sportsbook.

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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the West Region

Despite an underwhelming shared history, the West sets up as a gauntlet this season and arguably the toughest bracket by the betting market. ...

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Pastner’s faith in his players fuels UNLV basketball's rise

Pastner’s first season has been defined by inconsistency, particularly on the defensive end, and a rash of injuries that forced him to work with a ...

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Breakout year leaves Gibbs-Lawhorn, UNLV with offseason decisions

Gibbs-Lawhorn poured in 42 points Saturday in an 85-83 overtime victory against rival UNR in one of the signature moments of the UNLV men’s basketball ...

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This UNLV team has some bite again; what it’s missing are crowds

If there was ever a basketball game for which the UNLV faithful should come out of hibernation, Saturday’s is it. The Rebels host San Diego ...

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Pastner’s UNLV philosophy: Playing hard isn't negotiable

Josh Pastner's philosophy is impossible to miss. Walk into the UNLV locker room, and you’ll find it plastered on the walls: “Winning this possession is ...

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Hope for a Runnin’ Rebels revival heats up

If the players he’s recruited are any indication, new coach Josh Pastner appears to be embracing that fast-paced tradition that once defined UNLV basketball. You ...

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Pastner: Pledging a fast, fearless and fan-focused Runnin’ Rebels

Every morning, I pinch myself. When I was first able to put on a polo with that iconic UNLV logo, the hair on the back ...

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‘Linsanity’ lit the spark, and Myles Che hopes to turn it into a blaze at UNLV

Che, who is Taiwanese American, transferred to UNLV from UC Irvine, where he led the program to the Big West championship. He’s believed to be ...

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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the Sweet 16

The opening weekend of the tournament is traditionally when sports books hang the most proposition bets and index wagers, but one new pool is more ...

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Analysis: Can Josh Pastner break UNLV's NCAA Tournament drought?

UNLV officially announced the hiring of Josh Pastner as its next basketball coach on Tuesday, ushering in yet another restart for the program. Judging by ...

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UNLV hires Josh Pastner as next basketball coach

It may have taken a couple tries, but UNLV has its new basketball coach. The Scarlet and Gray reached an agreement on Monday with Josh ...

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Who's who of Las Vegas locals in NCAA tournaments

Nearly 20 locals will participate in the NCAA Tournament in the coming days.

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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the Midwest Region

The only No. 1 seed that seems to be drawing any skepticism is Houston. The Cougars opened as high as +140 to come out of ...

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After another lost season, where does UNLV basketball go from here?

UNLV’s season-ending 70-58 loss to Utah State on Thursday seemed to carry more weight than a typical farewell game. The Scarlet and Gray battled despite ...

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For UNLV skeleton crew, trying season comes down to MWC tourney

This season has not gone as planned for the UNLV men's basketball team. It started before the first game was played, when senior forward Rob ...

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After injury comeback, UNLV Senior Night 'means everything' to Jalen Hill

Jalen Hill is getting a second shot at Senior Night, and he has certainly earned it. When the Las Vegas native is honored before UNLV’s ...

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'It's huge': Money talks as UNLV basketball nets big payday from NIL tournament

Think about how good of an offer it would take to entice someone to pass on a trip to Hawaii. That’s the Godfather-level offer the ...

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Las Vegas deserves more than just Adelson’s voice

Killing daily newspapers is not something that should bring anyone who works in this industry any pleasure, nor anyone who believes in our democracy and ...

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Nevada, California and Arizona announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River

With the Colorado River’s giant reservoirs declining toward critically low levels, negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada announced Friday that they have agreed on a ...

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Vanderpump Hotel set to open next month on Las Vegas Strip

Lisa Vanderpump is on the verge of adding a new title to her résumé: hotelier. The Vanderpump Hotel, a 188-room boutique resort taking shape from ...

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Las Vegas to Sonoma wine country just got significantly faster

Southwest Airlines’ new nonstop Las Vegas-Santa Rosa service offers a quick route into Sonoma County, where redwoods, historic homes and wineries await …

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MGM Grand launches retro gaming lounge with free play for guests

MGM Grand has opened Bonus Round Totally Awesome Bar + Arcade, a 21-and-older venue that blends classic arcade games with cocktails, casual food and a ...

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Henderson 12-year-old wins Elks National Hoop Shoot with perfect performance

Duncan, a 12-year-old sixth-grader at Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School in Henderson, won the Elks Free Throw National Hoop Shoot on April 18 in ...

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Las Vegas High's NFL pipeline starts with neighborhood grit

Fernando Carmona Jr. is one of four players from Las Vegas High who will take part in rookie minicamps in the coming weeks — a ...

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Spirit Airlines ceases operations. Las Vegas airport says all 16 routes still covered

Spirit Airlines took its last flight this week, ending 34 years of bright yellow planes and bare-bones fares that made budget travel accessible to millions ...

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Golden Knights fall behind in series against Mammoth after dropping Game 3

Lawson Crouse scored twice in a 5:42 span in the second period and the Utah Mammoth won the first NHL playoff game in the state, ...

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Las Vegas pitched as relocation spot for Vancouver MLS team

The Athletic reports that a special committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to discuss the future of the Vancouver franchise, including the possibility ...

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Olivia Rodrigo plus Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean set December dates in Las Vegas

A couple of blockbuster tours announced Las Vegas dates for December on Thursday, with Olivia Rodrigo booking two nights at T-Mobile Arena and Luke Bryan ...

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Nevada mourns Ruby Duncan, a legendary advocate for poor families

Ruby Duncan co-founded Operation Life, a nonprofit she directed for nearly two decades, building medical clinics, daycare centers, drug prevention programs and employment initiatives.

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Vanderbilt forward transferring to UNLV basketball

His most notable experience came as a sophomore at Washington in 2024-25 when he averaged 11.8 points and five rebounds per game in making 27 ...

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New extreme heat strategy aims to shield Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable commuters

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada launched a plan to fortify the region’s infrastructure against extreme heat ...