UNLV ATHLETICS NEWS: Dan Abdalla Hired To Lead Rebel Athletic Fund

DAN ABDALLA HIRED TO LEAD REBEL ATHLETIC FUND Former Rebel student-athlete and head coach named associate athletics director for development  Dan Abdalla, a former UNLV student-athlete and women’s soccer head coach, has been named associate athletics director for development, UNLV Interim Athletics Director Tina Kunzer-Murphy announced Monday. Abdalla will officially begin as the head of … Read more

UNLV MEN’S SOCCER NEWS: Shorthanded Rebels Suffer 2-1 Double-Overtime Heartbreaker At Seattle

  SHORTHANDED UNLV MEN’S SOCCER SUFFERS 2-1 DOUBLE OVERTIME HEARTBREAKER AT SEATTLE Rebels fall on golden goal in final minutes of the second overtime  A shorthanded UNLV squad was just 76 seconds away from escaping with a road tie, until Seattle scored a golden goal in the 109th minute to claim a 2-1 victory over … Read more

UNLV WOMEN’S SOCCER NEWS: Rebels Host Colorado State On Sunday

  UNLV WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYS A SOLO GAME THIS WEEKEND, HOSTS COLORADO STATE Rebels playing first-year Ram program The UNLV women’s soccer team plays at home this weekend, hosting Colorado State on Sunday at 1 pm. The Rebels are glad to be home after two tough losses on the road, both of which came by … Read more

UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS: Runnin’ Rebels And Kansas To Play Home-And-Home Series Starting In 2014-15

  UNLV AND KANSAS TO PLAY HOME-AND-HOME SERIES Runnin’ Rebels and Jayhawks will face each other in men’s basketball starting in 2014-15   UNLV and Kansas have agreed to play a home-and-home series in men’s basketball starting in the 2014-15 season, officials from each school announced Thursday. UNLV will visit Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan., … Read more

Fourth Annual World Futurity Bronc Finale to Headline in Las Vegas

Fourth Annual World Futurity Bronc Finale to Headline in Las Vegas Top Bucking Horses and Bronc Riders Featured at South Point Arena Smith Pro Rodeos return to the South Point Arena during the fourth annual World Futurity Bronc Finale Friday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. The international event is the intermission to Benny Binion’s World … Read more

UNLV MEN’S GOLF NEWS: No. 16 Rebels Finish Ninth In Alabama

NO. 16 UNLV MEN’S GOLF FINISHES NINTH IN ALABAMA Jonson and Kitayama lead Rebels at Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 2013 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate Final Results The No. 16 UNLV men’s golf team shot a final-round 11-over-par 291 on Tuesday and finished in ninth place at the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate, which was played at … Read more

UNLV MEN’S GOLF NEWS: No. 16 Rebels 10th After First Day In Alabama

NO. 16 UNLV MEN’S GOLF 10TH AFTER FIRST DAY IN ALABAMA Kurt Kitayama leads Rebels after 36 holes at Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate, final round scheduled for Tuesday 2013 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate First Day Results The No. 16 UNLV men’s golf team shot an opening-round 23-over-par 303 then followed with a second-round 7-over 287 … Read more

UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS: Runnin’ Rebels Picked Second By Mountain West Media, Birch & Kendall Smith Recognized

  RUNNIN’ REBELS PICKED SECOND BY MOUNTAIN WEST MEDIA UNLV’s Khem Birch named to preseason all-conference team, Kendall Smith selected as Preseason Freshman of the Year The UNLV men’s basketball team was picked to finish in a tie for second place in the Mountain West in 2013-14 as the league released its preseason media poll … Read more

King of the Cage Announces Fight Card for Upcoming World Amateur Championships in Las Vegas

KING OF THE CAGE ANNOUNCES FIGHT CARD FOR UPCOMING WORLD AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS IN LAS VEGAS   King of the Cage is proud to announce the fighters and matchups of who will compete in Las Vegas for the World Amateur Championships at Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, October 19. The top five (5) fighters of the … Read more

UNLV MEN’S SOCCER NEWS: Rebels Take Down Preseason WAC Favorite Bakersfield 2-0

UNLV MEN’S SOCCER TAKES DOWN PRESEASON WAC FAVORITE BAKERSFIELD 2-0 Rebels post first shutout in almost a year  UNLV scored once in each half and posted its first shutout in almost a year on the way to a 2-0 victory over preseason favorite Bakersfield in the WAC men’s soccer opener for both teams on Sunday … Read more

UNLV MEN’S GOLF NEWS: No. 16 Rebels Back In Action Monday-Tuesday

NO. 16 UNLV MEN’S GOLF BACK IN ACTION ON MONDAY-TUESDAY Rebels in Alabama for the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate, Oct. 7-8 The UNLV men’s golf team, which moved up to No. 16 in the nation in the Golfweek/Sagarin Rankings on Friday, will be back in action this week on Monday, Oct. 7, and Tuesday, Oct. … Read more

UNLV MEN’S SOCCER NEWS: Rebels Open WAC Play On Sunday Against Bakersfield

WAC PLAY STARTS SUNDAY FOR UNLV MEN’S SOCCER Rebels host Roadrunners in early season showdown UNLV begins its first men’s soccer season in the WAC since 1998 by hosting Bakersfield in the league opener for both squads on Sunday at 1 pm at Peter Johann Field. Though both teams hoped for better non-conference results, the … Read more

UNLV WOMEN’S SOCCER NEWS: Rebels Hit The Road For More Conference Action

UNLV WOMEN’S SOCCER HITS THE ROAD FOR MORE CONFERENCE ACTION Rebels to take on San Jose State and Fresno State  The Mountain West season is underway for the UNLV women’s soccer team, and they look to pick up some key points on the road after splitting a pair of contests at home to start the … Read more

COURT RULING SUPPORTS ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP’S FIGHT TO LEGALIZE MIXED MARTIAL ARTS IN NEW YORK

COURT RULING SUPPORTS ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP’S FIGHT TO LEGALIZE MIXED MARTIAL ARTS IN NEW YORK   The Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®), and plaintiffs in the Jones v. Schneiderman case, are pleased to announce that yesterday the Federal District Court found that their challenge to the constitutionality of New York’s ban on mixed martial arts (MMA) can … Read more

Major League Soccer Returns to Sam Boyd Stadium for Second Annual Las Vegas ProSoccer Challenge Between Colorado Rapids and Chivas USA

Major League Soccer Returns to Sam Boyd Stadium for Second Annual Las Vegas ProSoccer Challenge Between Colorado Rapids and Chivas USA Tickets now on sale for the MLS preseason rematch set for, Sunday, Feb. 16    Tickets for the Las Vegas ProSoccer Challenge, Sin City’s premier Major League Soccer (MLS) showcase, are on sale now. After … Read more

Boyd Gaming Properties Celebrate Wrangler National Finals Rodeo with Exclusive Concerts and Events, December 5-14

Boyd Gaming Properties Celebrate Wrangler National Finals Rodeo with Exclusive Concerts and Events, December 5-14 Headliners Include Wynonna & The Big Noise, Montgomery Gentry and The Charlie Daniels Band Josh Lucas to appear at National Finals Tonight® and Celebrity Bowling Tournament atJosh Lucas Boyd Gaming properties throughout the Las Vegas Valley will once again welcome … Read more

UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS: Runnin’ Rebel Scarlet/Gray Showcase Set For Oct. 17

RUNNIN’ REBEL SCARLET/GRAY SHOWCASE SET FOR OCT. 17 Free fan event to feature 3-point contest, Scarlet & Gray Scrimmage, Legends game, autographs and more    The UNLV men’s basketball team will hold its annual free fan event on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center. Fans are invited to the … Read more

UNLV WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS: Rise ‘N’ Shine With The Lady Rebels On Oct. 26

RISE ‘N’ SHINE ON OCT. 26 WITH UNLV WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Fans will get their first chance to see the 2013-14 Lady Rebels with a morning event in the Mendenhall Center On the morning of Saturday, Oct. 26 at 11 am, the UNLV women’s basketball team is inviting fans to their “Rise ‘N’ Shine fan event … Read more