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NFL Wild Card Weekend predictions

Previews and predictions for every game. Know the key matchups before kickoff.

Horse of the Year vote a difficult race to call

When I first started voting for horse racing’s Eclipse Awards some 16 years ago, the first rule I learned was there are no rules.

Mariota, Ducks expose Seminoles with beat down in Rose Bowl

Finally, it was time to dispel myths. This one lingered, similar to the smell of a skunk, for four months until Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota cleared the air in a span of 2 minutes, 22 seconds.

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No agreement in place, but race books to stay open

On a day when all thoroughbred racehorses celebrate being a year older, horseplayers in race books throughout Nevada also have a reason to celebrate today as the signal emanating from Aqueduct in New York will go on uninterrupted for now.

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. Wyoming

UNLV opens Mountain West play against Wyoming tonight in Laramie. Tip is at 6:00 p.m.

Chargers put bettors in choke hold

It seems every season is some kind of comical misadventure for the San Diego Chargers. There is success followed by hope, failure followed by lost hope, and then it falls into Philip Rivers’ hands for an all-or-nothing game.

Steelers’ explosive offense should cover against Bengals

Instead of a dominant defense, the Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into the playoffs by relying on an explosive offense, and running back Le’Veon Bell has been a big reason for the success.

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. Southern Utah

The Rebels host Southern Utah tonight at the Thomas & Mack. Tip is at 7:00 p.m.

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