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After becoming a viral hit on social media, major players behind the UFC are looking to bring slap fighting to the mainstream. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/mma-ufc/nevada-athletic-commission-to-regulate-slap-fighting-2660031/

How the Raiders performed in a 38-20 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders/raiders-report-card-josh-jacobs-leads-offense-to-a-grade-2663025/

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers hit four home runs, including a walk-off grand slam, to give his team a 29-26 win over Jack Eichel’s team in the...

Raiders tight end Darren Waller appeared courtside at the Aces’ season finale against the Seattle Storm instead of attending the Raiders’ preseason game against the Vikings. Original...

Caesars Sportsbook took the biggest bet of football season, college or pro, at the Atlantis resort in Reno on Friday’s Pac-12 championship game at Allegiant Stadium. Original...

Democracy Prep freshman guard Keonni Lewis scored 14 points to lead the Blue Knights to to the Class 2A girls basketball state title on Feb. 25. Original...

There has been a defensive or special teams TD scored in 26 of 57 Super Bowls (45.6 percent), or an average of one every 2.2 games. Original...

The Rebels forced 24 turnovers and held No. 21 Dayton to one 2-point basket in the second half during a 60-52 victory Tuesday night. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/sports-columns/ed-graney/graney-defense-could-carry-unlv-basketball-a-long-way-2677866/

Rich Strike came charging up the rail to overtake the leaders in the closing strides for a stunning 80-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/80-1-long-shot-beats-epicenter-in-kentucky-derby-2572973/

Speaking Monday on ESPN’s “NBA Today,” commissioner Adam Silver said expansion “is not on the front burner” but expressed optimism about a potential franchise in Las Vegas....