Live blog: With a victory against Boise State, UNLV would pull within a game of New Mexico
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0000

After Saturday’s game, it looked like New Mexico would go no worse than 3-1 down the stretch. And, yeah, Colorado State was that one, but still, losing on Tuesday gives No. 21 UNLV (and No. 24 San Diego State) a chance tonight to pull back within one game and keep some pressure on the Lobos. The Rebels (22-6, 6-4) shouldn’t have much trouble holding up their end of the bargain as they host Boise State (13-12, 3-7) at 7:15 p.m. on CBS College Sports.

Gorman, Shabazz Muhammad out to avenge loss in last year's state tournament
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:05:00 -0000

When the state high school basketball tournament starts Thursday in Reno at the Lawlor Events Center, the general consensus is perennial power Bishop Gorman High will hardly be challenged in winning a third championship in four years.

Ben Henderson has big plans for UFC 144 bout with Frankie Edgar and beyond
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0000

It’s a good thing Frankie Edgar could list "mild-mannered" among his personality traits. A fighter with a shorter fuse than the UFC lightweight champion may have become frustrated with some of the statements from challenger Ben Henderson leading up to their UFC 144 main event clash Saturday in Saitama, Japan.

UNLV's Chace Stanback won't use knee issue as an excuse for his recent struggles
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0000

New Mexico’s Tony Snell, a player who doesn’t usually try to score off the dribble, put the ball on the court and breezed past UNLV’s Chace Stanback, through an open lane and soared in for a dunk that rocked The Pit in the first half of the Lobos’ 65-45 victory on Saturday.

Practicing for the state tournament, fighting wind, cold and chain-link nets
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0000

It’s a chilly Sunday afternoon and Durrell McDonald, a key to Green Valley High School’s journey to this week’s state basketball tournament, is shooting hoops to stay sharp. But he’s not at the school’s gym with its polished wood floor or at an athletic club, or anywhere indoors suitable for one of the state’s top players.

Local coach takes job at Damonte Ranch in Reno
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:03:00 -0000

As soon as Shawn Dupris arrived at the Damonte Ranch High School campus in southeast Reno, the football coach knew he had found a long-term home. A native of South Dakota, Dupris immediately felt that small-town feel he believes helps define high school football. Dupris, who last fall coached Bonanza High in Las Vegas to a 7-3 record and a playoff berth, didn’t have to think long two weeks ago when offered the Damonte Ranch heading coaching position.

Rebels fall to No. 21 in AP rankings after consecutive defeats
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:17:00 -0000

The UNLV basketball team dropped to No. 21 in the Associated Press rankings Monday, falling 10 spots from last week after losing consecutive games for the first time this season.

As the regular season nears its end, UNLV basketball is down but not out
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0000

As each missed shot fell harmlessly toward the court at New Mexico on Saturday, UNLV fell further from a goal it has talked about all year. With four games to play, the Rebels are tied with San Diego State at two games behind the Lobos.

By the Numbers: UNLV's 65-45 loss at New Mexico
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:50:00 -0000

UNLV has had a few remarkable statistical games this season, but most of those were for the obscene offensive numbers the Rebels were putting up. Saturday’s 65-45 loss at New Mexico was a statistical anomaly for the opposite reason.

Rebels go cold in second half, New Mexico cruises to win
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:00:00 -0000

After leading by one at halftime, No. 11 UNLV (22-6, 6-4) went cold while Gordon caught fire, finishing with 27 points and 20 rebounds, as the Lobos (22-4, 8-2) ran out the Rebels and handed them a 65-45 defeat.

Blog: Drew Gordon gets 27 points, 20 rebounds as Lobos crush Rebels 65-45
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0000

New Mexico's Drew Gordon had 27 points and 20 rebounds as the Lobos dominated the second half and crushed UNLV 65-45. The Rebels (22-7, 6-4) led by one at halftime, but Gordon kick-started the Lobos' run and once they got rolling, UNLV had no answers. New Mexico went on a 16-1 run and the Rebels couldn't come up with an answers.

Bishop Gorman out for more after beating Palo Verde, winning Sunset title
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0000

Bishop Gorman allotted no time for celebration after Friday’s 102-83 victory over Palo Verde in the Sunset Regional Championship. The six seniors who made the Gaels the most dynamic local hoops team in recent memory soared in their final high school game in Las Vegas.

Wranglers 'need to bear down' after loss to Grizzlies
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:48:00 -0000

The Utah Grizzlies scored three unanswered goals to rally back from a 3-1 deficit and defeat the Wranglers 4-3 Friday night at the Orleans Arena in the first of a three-game series between the two teams.

Durrell McDonald unstoppable in leading Green Valley past Foothill for Sunrise title
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:53:00 -0000

It’s time to remove the ‘underdog’ label when describing the Green Valley High basketball team. The Gators, after all, are one of four teams still playing in the state’s large-school classification.

The Rebels get another shot at first place with nationally televised game at New Mexico
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:20:00 -0000

Dave Rice doesn’t credit this to luck. Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, No. 11 UNLV will play at New Mexico with first place on the line. If the Lobos (21-4, 7-2) win, they could run away with the league title.

The first time I met Muhammad Ali
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0000

I didn’t know that he was Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. All I knew was when he ran past me and looked out the corner of his eye, as only he could do, his charisma and personality swept over me.

Palo Verde mans up to finally beat Centennial in regional semifinals
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:30:00 -0000

As painful as Palo Verde’s two regular season losses to divisional rival Centennial were, the Panthers wouldn’t have reached the Sunset Regional Finals without them. Palo Verde corrected the mistakes from the previous two defeats Thursday night in the regional semifinals and cruised to a 79-66 victory over Centennial. The Panthers never trailed.

Devan Kohn's 34 points helps Green Valley upset Valley in Sunrise semifinals
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:10:00 -0000

The Green Valley High basketball team won this game because of its post players. Forward Devan Kohn scored 34 points and grabbed 17 rebounds Thursday, and center Brandon Hoisington had 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting in leading the Gators to a 72-54 victory against Valley in the Sunrise Regional semifinals at Foothill.

UNLV's first practice at Mendenhall Center a chance to move past 'disgusting' loss
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:45:00 -0000

UNLV’s first practice in the Mendenhall Center was also one of its most difficult of the year. Credit that to TCU.

Foothill survives four-point second quarter, tops Canyon Springs to advance to Sunrise finals
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:10:00 -0000

When the Foothill High basketball team scored just four points Thursday in the second quarter of its Sunrise Regional semifinal game against defending state champion Canyon Springs, the Falcons’ players could have easily become frustrated. But they didn’t. That’s especially true for senior guard Greg Cox, who despite being one of the best 3-point shooters in Southern Nevada, misfired on several long-range attempts in the quarter.