‘Mattress Mack’ back with $1M bet on team to win NCAA Tournament
Houston furniture store owner Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale bet $1 million to win $7.5 million at Caesars Sportsbook on Houston (+750) to win the NCAA Tournament. Original...
Gordon: How Jim Brown helped launch Bob Arum’s boxing career
The late, great Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown convinced Top Rank chairman Bob Arum to become a boxing promoter. Now 91, Arum honored Brown last weekend....
Shriners Children’s Open champ weighed down by expectations
Internal pressure led to early-season struggles before a breakthrough win Sunday by Tom Kim in the Shriners Children’s Open at TPC Summerlin. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/golf/shriners-open/shriners-childrens-open-champ-weighed-down-by-expectations-2923452/
Las Vegas product wins NL MVP award
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper has been named the NL MVP. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/baseball/las-vegas-product-wins-nl-mvp-award-2480686/
Input needed on ways to maintain Lake Mead launch ramps
The Park Service is seeking input from the public about maintaining launch ramp access for motorized recreational boaters as low water conditions persist. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/sports-columns/in-the-outdoors/input-needed-on-ways-to-maintain-lake-mead-launch-ramps-2685325/
UNLV’s 2nd-leading scorer staying in NBA draft, won’t return
Donovan Williams will forgo his remaining eligibility to stay in the 2022 NBA Draft Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/unlv/unlv-basketball/unlvs-2nd-leading-scorer-staying-in-nba-draft-wont-return-2585854/
How Las Vegas became preeminent in women’s basketball
The WNBA’s All-Star Weekend at Michelob Ultra Arena coincides with an extraordinary time for women’s basketball in Las Vegas. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/aces/how-las-vegas-became-preeminent-in-womens-basketball-2871587/
Knights’ new center learning little things that come with trade
Golden Knights center Teddy Blueger has adapted well to his new team after being traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 1. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/goldenknights/knights-new-center-learning-little-things-that-come-with-trade-2746012/
Bettors ride favorites, overs to best day ‘by far’ of NFL season
Bettors could have cashed an eight-team parlay, which pays 160-1, in the NFL Sunday afternoon games by blindly taking all four favorites and overs. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/sports-columns/todd-dewey/bettors-ride-favorites-overs-to-best-day-by-far-of-nfl-season-3188928/
Raiders’ Maxx Crosby hit with fine by NFL
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has been fined by the NFL for sequence the league believes falls under the taunting category. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders/raiders-maxx-crosby-hit-with-fine-by-nfl-2487249/