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Rough Week Leads to Free Fall in Polls for Rebels

Two road losses last week sent the Runnin' Rebels tumbling in the national college basketball rankings. More>>

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New Dodge NASCAR Design to be Unveiled Race Weekend
Dodge will reveal its 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car in Las Vegas Motor Speedway's Neon Garage on Sunday, March 11, prior to the start of the Kobalt Tools 400. More>>
Runnin' Rebels Prepare for Nationally Televised Game
The Runnin' Rebels are trying to bounce back at New Mexico Saturday in a game that can be seen on Channel 8. 8 News NOW Sports Director Chris Maathuis has more from Albuquerque.More>>
Study Examines Boxers' Brain Health
Updated: Saturday, February 18 2012 1:45 AM EST2012-02-18 06:45:10 GMT
Some boxers are taking part in a unique study. The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is teaming with the Nevada Athletic Commission and Las Vegas promoters to find out more about the effect of boxing on the brain.More>>
Sports Illustrated Models Descend on Las Vegas
Caesars Palace is hosting some of the most beautiful women in the world this week. Seventeen Sports Illustrated models are in town to pay tribute to Muhammad Ali, who's celebrating his 70th birthday at MGM Grand this weekend.More>>
Isis Haywood Follows in Father's Footsteps
Former NBA great Spencer Haywood, who paved the way for college underclassmen to leave school early for the NBA, is living in Las Vegas with his daughter Isis. The younger Haywood hopes to one day make her mark on the court.More>>
UNLV Plans to Depart Mountain West, Join Newly Formed League
Updated: Monday, February 13 2012 8:13 PM EST2012-02-14 01:13:51 GMT
UNLV plans to join a new conference comprised of former Mountain West and Conference USA members beginning in the 2013-14 academic year, the university announced Monday. More>>
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Win Over Aztecs Boosts UNLV in National Rankings
Saturday's stirring win against San Diego State propelled UNLV forward once again in the national rankings.More>>
UNLV Beats San Diego State in Rematch
In a narrow win, UNLV beat San Diego State University last night at the Thomas & Mack Center.More>>
UNLV Coach Launches Foundation for Developmental Disorders
Updated: Friday, February 10 2012 3:37 PM EST2012-02-10 20:37:33 GMT
When Dave Rice became head coach of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, it opened the door for him and his wife Mindy to establish a foundation to help children with developmental disorders. The Rice family can now deliver on that mission.More>>
Runnin' Rebels Focus of CBS Sports Network Program
Runnin' Rebel fans looking to get an inside look at the basketball program will get their wish. A Rebel reality show is coming soon to a television near you.More>>
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Runnin' Rebels, Aztecs Trade Spots in National Polls
The game of leapfrog between UNLV and San Diego State in the national college basketball rankings continues.More>>
Prop Bets Capture Interest at Las Vegas Sports Books
The local sports books are at it again, creating a super Sunday for the football bettor.More>>
NFL, UFC Worlds Collide This Weekend
Las Vegas is mixing football and mixed martial arts this weekend. UFC is holding its annual Super Bowl card Saturday at Mandalay Bay, while the NFL's Super Bowl kicks off Sunday. Sports anchor Scott Bemis blends the two worlds even further.More>>
Inside the Octagon with Mike Pyle
It's fight week in Las Vegas as UFC 143 brings out the best of the best. One person not on the card, but making a name for himself in and outside the octagon, is Mike Pyle. The 36-year-old says he's a late bloomer. He's been fighting since 1997, back when he didn't get paid to fight and had to work full time.More>>

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UFC fighter Diaz suspended for pot test in Nevada

Pacquiao touts Bradley fight, teases retirement

Hannah Kearney's record streak ends at 16

Jones scores 18 as Iona outlasts Nevada 90-84

New Mexico beats No. 11 UNLV 65-45

Film, TV and sports stars to come to Vegas for Ali

Gophers, UNLV move football opener to Thursday

New study tries to answer old boxing question

Czyz leads Nevada over Cal State Bakersfield 61-47

TCU upsets No. 11 UNLV 102-97 in overtime

College Sports News More>>

BCS leaders far from agreement on changes

NY judge: Boeheim slander suit moving to Syracuse

Kansas State upsets No. 3 Missouri 78-68

No. 1 Kentucky tops Mississippi St, 73-64

Mississippi St falls to No. 1 Kentucky, 73-64

Hokies fall short against No. 25 Virginia

Hornung leads Colorado St past New No. 18 Mexico

Wildcats suffer another OT loss to Michigan

Scott leads No. 25 Virginia past Va. Tech 61-59

Texas women lose 80-59 at No. 1 Baylor

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