Mike Grimala
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SportsMinshew makes his mark in leading Raiders to comeback win
Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 The Raiders came into the day as a double-digit underdog, but after Minshew’s heroics they find themselves sitting at 1-1 with a very winnable home game next weekend against the Carolina Panthers.
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SportsGame day: Raiders complete comeback win over Baltimore, 26-23
Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 Score one for Gardner Minshew, as the Raiders just rode their underdog quarterback to a 26-23 upset win in Baltimore. The Raiders ran for just 28 yards on the day at a clip of 1.6 yards per carry, but in the end it didn't matter, as Minshew made big throw after big throw ...
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SportsFreshman Greg Burrell making instant impact for UNLV offense
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 Before the season began, UNLV newcomer Greg Burrell aimed his sights on the program record for rushing touchdowns by a freshman — a mark that was set just a year ago, when Jai’Den Thomas found pay dirt 12 times ...
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SportsDefensive changes could be the difference as UNLV readies for Kansas
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 For the UNLV football team, the memories from last year’s bowl game against Kansas still linger. UNLV’s magical 2023 campaign reached its end in Phoenix at the Guaranteed Rate Bowl under a barrage of deep balls. Bomb after bomb, launched downfield and into the hands of Kansas ...
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SportsGame day: Records fall as UNLV routs Utah Tech, 72-14
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 UNLV took care of business here today, burying FCS opponent Utah Tech, 72-14, and setting some program records in the process. Now all attention turns to next week's showdown at No. 19 Kansas ...
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SportsBattle-tested Bishop Gorman set for No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown at Mater Dei
Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 Midway through the fourth quarter of Bishop Gorman’s game at St. Thomas Aquinas on Aug. 24 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the Gaels found themselves in an unfamiliar position — trailing, with time running out. All of their dreams of repeating as national champions were on the verge of being dashed just two weeks ...
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SportsRicky White could see extra attention as UNLV football season opens at Houston
Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 It’s a pretty simple question, yet UNLV players and coaches have a difficult time answering: How does Ricky White get so open? Checking in at 6-foot-1, 180 pounds, White possesses fine measurables for ...
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SportsUNLV blocker Anton Ambuehl steps into spotlight as starting tackle
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 How vital was Ambuehl’s run blocking? In the first five games of the season with Ambuehl starting at left tackle, UNLV averaged 214 rushing yards per contest, including consecutive games ...
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SportsOdom not talking: UNLV QB secret until game day
Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 Barry Odom knows who his quarterback is. He’s just not telling. UNLV listed three co-starters on the team’s official Week 1 depth chart on Monday, just six days ahead of the 2024 season opener at Houston (Saturday, 4 p.m., FS1). Senior transfers Matthew Sluka and Hajj-Malik Williams ...
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SportsLocal kicker Caden Chittenden has edge for UNLV job
Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 Caden Chittenden made a name for himself at Faith Lutheran by setting a state record for career field goals, including a 57-yarder last year. He has displayed a strong leg ...
