Running back Josh Jacobs has switched his jersey number to 8 and believes the Raiders are a much better team than last season.
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After rallying to beat sixth-ranked Miami Central on Friday night, the No. 2 Gaels have all the makings of winning the school’s fourth national championship.
In 18 of the last 20 NFL seasons, at least one team has ascended from worst to first in its division while countless others have dramatically reversed their fortunes.
Rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell impressed enough in the preseason that he should be the pick over Brian Hoyer as Jimmy Garoppolo’s backup to start the season.
The Raiders are getting by far the best side of the deal with star running back Josh Jacobs, who returned Saturday on a one-year contract worth up to $12 million.
Renowned sports bettor Billy Walters long ago won a wager on how long he would live. He has also survived a run-in with Las Vegas mobster Anthony Spilotro.
The Henderson All-Stars have a deep rotation of arms beyond No. 1 Nolan Gifford, which has helped them limit Little League World Series opponents to six runs and 10 hits in three games.
Ben Sprague is one of 16 umpires chosen to work the Little League World Series.
Henderson players and coaches walked in Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday morning before playing their first game of the tournament later that day.
The Henderson All-Stars open play in the Little League World Series on Wednesday against a team from Rhode Island.
The second team from Nevada to qualify for the Little League World Series is in for quite a treat when it arrives in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
For this particular team, at this particular time, Jimmy Garoppolo’s understanding of Josh McDaniels’ offense and what the coach expects is key.
What happens with the four remaining Pac-12 schools could determine which conference UNLV eventually calls home.
Barry Odom notices a more physical roster and a quarterback in Doug Brumfield who has clearly done his homework this off-season. The Rebels just look like a better team.
Second-year running back Zamir White is getting first-team carries in training camp as starter Josh Jacobs continues his holdout in a contract dispute.