Raiders lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson is embracing his opportunities on the microphone, an attribute that could be a sign of good things to come on the field.
Adam Hill
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After serving as sports editor of both the Silverado Star and UNLV Rebel Yell, the Detroit native remained in Las Vegas and embarked on his professional journalism career at the Review-Journal in 2002. He has covered MMA, prep sports, Raiders and Golden Knights while helping coordinate digital coverage for nearly every major sporting event to come through the valley.
Raiders tight ends coach Luke Steckel discussed Brock Bowers’ growth and Michael Mayer’s potential in a recent Q&A with the Review-Journal.
Raiders quarterbacks coach Greg Olson discussed working with Pete Carroll and Geno Smith in a lengthy Q&A with the Review-Journal.
The Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford title fight will take place Sept. 13 at Allegiant Stadium, even though UNLV is still scheduled to host Idaho State on that Saturday.
Cornerback Jack Jones, who has not been able to find a new team after his April release from the Raiders, is hoping for another chance in the NFL.
Wide receiver Antonio Brown, who was traded to the Raiders in 2019 but never played a game for the organization, faces charges stemming from an altercation last month.
Tyree Wilson is aware he’s under pressure this season after his first two years in the NFL were underwhelming for a top-10 pick.
Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will fight Sept. 13 in Las Vegas, but no venue was announced and UNLV has a football game scheduled at Allegiant Stadium on the same night.
UNLV confirmed in a statement its intention to participate in a revenue-sharing model that was approved as part of a massive settlement agreement last week.
Safety Jeremy Chinn believes the Raiders can mimic the turnaround of his last team, the Commanders, because of the leadership in place.
Linebacker Elandon Roberts, a two-time Super Bowl champion, is already taking on a leadership role with the Raiders after signing a one-year deal in March.
Big schools will be allowed to spend big money under the new revenue-sharing rules in college sports, but some guardrails could provide an opportunity for UNLV.
Now that a California judge has signed off on the settlement, here is a detailed look at how it could dramatically alter college sports, including for UNLV.
A judge formally approved a settlement of three separate lawsuits Friday, paving the way for schools to directly pay student-athletes beginning July 1.
Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers doesn’t plan on changing his approach this year despite coming off his first 1,000-yard season.