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UNLV defense out to prove it has improved from last year

You are what your record says you are. If that quote from Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells rings true for statistics, UNLV’s 2016 defense is still as porous as it’s been for the past eight seasons, when it allowed more than 30 points and 400 yards per game.

Patriots dominate Texans in 27-0 win

Another week, another new quarterback, another win for the New England Patriots. Jacoby Brissett had a 27-yard touchdown run in his first NFL start, LeGarrette Blount added scoring runs of 1 and 41 yards , and the Patriots beat the Houston Texans 27-0 on Thursday night.

It’s time for UCLA’s Josh Rosen to pass a big test

UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen will need to be the best player on the field Saturday, and that’s not going to be easy opposite Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey.

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

Gov. Sandoval plans to call special session for proposed Raiders stadium

Gov. Brian Sandoval on Wednesday said he will call a special session of the Legislature in early October to consider a package of recommendations for Clark County that include building a 65,000-seat football stadium, expanding the Las Vegas Convention Center and paying for more police officers.

Nevada legislators awaiting more details on Las Vegas stadium issue

Some state lawmakers are cheering the prospect of having the NFL’s Oakland Raiders take up residence in Las Vegas, but they’re on the sidelines on how a $1.9 billion stadium should be financed.