With a win in the Mountain Region final, the Henderson Little League All-Stars became just the second team from Nevada to qualify for the Little League World Series.
Ed Graney
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Ed Graney came to the Review-Journal in May of 2006 as its lead sports columnist. He has covered all major sporting events, including Super Bowls to NBA championships to every Final Four since 1995. Graney also covered the Olympic Games in Beijing (2008) and London (2012). A graduate of San Diego State University, he is a five-time Nevada Sportswriter of the Year and past winner of Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 for columns. He and wife Bonnie have two children, a son (Tristan) and daughter (Bridget).
For this particular team, at this particular time, Jimmy Garoppolo’s understanding of Josh McDaniels’ offense and what the coach expects is key.
They might not have the star power, but these five names could have a say in whether the Raiders win or lose in a given week.
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.
Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has a history of injuries, which means he needs his offensive line to be at its best this season.
Via a collection of key transfers and returners, UNLV basketball coach Kevin Kruger can count on these players to make a positive difference in his rebuilding program.
The Rebels remain relevant on several fronts in talks about Power Five expansion after Colorado left the Pac-12 to go back to the Big 12.
Maxx Crosby is a two-time Pro Bowl defensive end whose leadership could be the turning point for a Raiders defense that ranked 28th in the NFL last season.
After Giants running back Saquon Barkley signed a reworked franchise tag Tuesday and reported to training camp, the Raiders and Josh Jacobs should do the same.
Leonard Miller is a skilled 6-foot-10-inch forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves who’s learning what the NBA game is all about at Summer League.
Bryce Hamilton is a part of the NBA Summer League roster of the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Rebel shined for the organization’s G League team last season.
After struggling in his NBA Summer League opener Friday, No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama had 27 points and 12 rebounds for the Spurs in a loss to Portland on Sunday.
Orlando Robinson — a former Centennial player who recently signed a standard contract with Miami — went for 36 points and 11 rebounds in a Summer League victory.
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