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The Athletics won’t be playing their games in Las Vegas for three years, but efforts are already underway to develop a fan connection to Sin City while...

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association voted on Tuesday to update its policy regarding transgender athletes. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/nevada-preps/niaa-bans-transgender-athletes-from-high-school-sports-3346411/

The Raiders have awarded quarterback Geno Smith a contract extension not long after acquiring him from the Seattle Seahawks. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders/raiders-sign-new-qb-smith-to-2-year-contract-extension-3346394/

The Raiders will begin their offseason program Tuesday, with the first two weeks consisting of meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders/dates-announced-for-raiders-offseason-program-3346369/

New UNLV basketball coach Josh Pastner has secured four commitments for next season, including a player who made the Review-Journal’s All-Southern Nevada first team. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/unlv/unlv-basketball/josh-pastner-adds-4-players-to-unlv-basketball-roster-3346328/

Basic defeated Sky Pointe in three sets in a boys volleyball match Wednesday night at Sky Pointe. Here are photos from the match. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/nevada-preps/no-1-basic-sweeps-no-2-sky-pointe-in-4a-volleyball-photos-3346134/

Temperatures in the high 40s and gusting winds turned Shadow Creek into an even bigger monster on Day 1 of the LPGA’s T-Mobile Match Play. Original article:...

The Raiders announced Wednesday that one of the starting offensive linemen on their Super Bowl 11-winning team has died. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders/super-bowl-winning-raiders-offensive-lineman-dies-at-74-3345957/

Gavin Day, a standout safety prospect from Faith Lutheran, is getting college interest from an SEC school and several West Coast powers. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/nevada-preps/recruiting-notebook-3-star-faith-lutheran-safety-talks-top-6-list-3345848/

The Raiders’ NFL draft checklist is fairly defined. They have a glaring need for a front-line running back, a playmaking cornerback and a wide receiver. Original article:...