In The News: Intercollegiate Athletics

Nevada Independent

Dozens of major conferences, concerts, gatherings or other events have now been limited, postponed or outright canceled in the wake of mounting fears of the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Las Vegas Review Journal

UNLV and UNR announced Wednesday that spring sports events will take place without the presence of spectators because of the growing concern of coronavirus.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

UNLV and UNR will limit spring athletic competition attendance to game-essential staff due to coronavirus concerns, the schools said in a joint statement Wednesday.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The hues of purple and gold glowed amid a sea of red, white and black Sunday at the Thomas &Mack Center, specifically the hues of Los Angeles Lakers jerseys.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The presidents for Nevada’s two Division I universities posted a video urging good sportsmanship for Wednesday night’s game between UNLV and UNR at Lawlor Events Center.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

UNLV cheerleaders and dance teams are bringing home some more hardware.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

A shout-out to UNLV after they won two national titles over the weekend! Both the UNLV cheerleaders and the Rebel Girls won their competitions in Florida.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

UNLV Cheer and the Rebel Girls are National Champions once again.

Los Angeles Times

In ever-evolving Las Vegas, you can expect the city to look different next year. The NFL’s Raiders will be moving in (sorry, Oakland) and Gordon Ramsay’s sixth restaurant will open along the Strip. Here’s a look at what’s to come, starting with two must-sees set to launch just before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve.

El Tiempo

While the Raiders were playing their last home game on Sunday in Oakland against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the one that will soon be their home, Allegiant Stadium, is nearing completion 550 miles away in the desert.

UFC

On Thursday, December 12, UFC made a donation of $10,000 to the UNLV Wrestling program in honor of the inaugural QUINTET Ultra 5-on-5 grappling tournament that was held at Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Review Journal

After 49 years of calling Sam Boyd Stadium home, UNLV football closed out the stadium with a thrilling 38-35 victory over San Jose State. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson breakdown how the Rebels were able to hold off the Spartans in the final seconds of the game.