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UNLV formalized the hiring of athletic director Erick Harper on Monday, effective Jan. 1, university president Keith E. Whitfield announced in a statement. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/unlv/unlv-announces-hiring-of-athletic-director-2506797/

During a ceremony preceding Tuesday’s game against Bishop Gorman, Abdul Adem’s old bench spot was decorated with jerseys as the program celebrated his contributions to the basketball...

The Raiders made several moves Sunday as they prepare to trim their 90-player roster to the mandatory 53 by Tuesday’s NFL deadline. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders/raiders-quarterback-among-7-players-waived-2894878/

After years of avoiding the family tradition, Statler Wright finds himself preparing to ride saddle bronc horses at the National Finals Rodeo. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/rodeo/national-finals-rodeo/pandemic-gave-youngest-wright-boost-to-join-family-rodeo-business-3222603/

The line in the Oregon-Oregon State game jumped the fence at sportsbooks, as the host Beavers went from underdogs to 1-point favorites at kickoff. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/betting/bettors-on-right-side-of-line-move-in-oregon-oregon-state-game-2683115/

Here are five takeaways from the Nevada spring high school sports season, including an impressive stretch of dominance by Southern schools. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/nevada-preps/5-takeaways-from-spring-preps-season-southern-schools-dominate-3054268/

Green Valley and Shadow Ridge will meet in flag football for the fifth time this season Tuesday with the Class 5A state championship on the line. Original...

UNLV baseball has produced some top-tier talent. Here’s the Review-Journal’s top 5 players in program history, led by Matt Williams. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/unlv/other-sports/the-greatest-who-belongs-on-the-unlv-baseball-list-2762917/

Without knowing details of a potential ballot measure, Athletics’ President Dave Kaval said that such efforts aren’t usually good news for large-scale projects. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/athletics/oakland-ballot-measure-could-make-or-break-as-waterfront-ballpark-plan-2548883/

Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez will miss at least a week after going on injured reserve. The Knights got better news on three other injured players. Original...