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Sports Betting Spotlight: NFL Week 5

Matt Youmans, Kelly Stewart and Golden Nugget sports book manager Aaron Kessler preview the college football and NFL weekend.

UNLV trying to overcome rash of injuries to wide receivers

It’s been a bumpy ride this season for Devonte Boyd and the rest of UNLV’s receiving corps, which has been decimated by injuries. But Boyd plans on leading the unit to a strong finish.

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Vanderbilt Commodores a bore on offense

It’s not college football’s marquee matchup Saturday, but Vanderbilt-Kentucky staying under the total of 51½ is a good bet.

Cardinals take advantage of 49ers mistakes to win 33-21

With Carson Palmer sidelined by a concussion, the one-win Arizona Cardinals turned to Larry Fitzgerald, David Johnson and an opportunistic defense for a much-needed victory.

Sandoval reverses course, special session won’t address budget shortfall

Gov. Brian Sandoval abruptly abandoned plans Thursday to seek an even larger tax increase in an upcoming special session of the Legislature to plug a projected budget hole as conservative Republicans dug in their heels for a school choice program.

The Weekend’s Best Bets

Brian Blessing, Bernie Fratto, Adam Hill and Matt Youmans post their best bets for college football and the NFL.

Drew Stanton is slumping Arizona Cardinals’ backup plan

With starting quarterback Carson Palmer knocked out with a concussion, the Cardinals are 3½-point favorites at San Francisco. Bettors should look for a low-scoring game.

 
QB Dalton Sneed rewards faith from UNLV coaching staff

Redshirt freshman Dalton Sneed received more than 60 text messages and countless mentions on Twitter and said it was surreal seeing his great escape showcased on ESPN’s Top 10 plays.