UNLV sophomore linebacker Bryce Salid remains hospitalized in California, but continues to improve following a skateboarding accident earlier this month that left him in serious but stable condition. Saldi, a product of powerhouse Southlake Carroll High in suburban Dallas, played in all 12 games last season for the Rebels, mostly on special teams. The accident occurred on July 3, while Saldi was on vacation. He is currently in intensive care at Loma Linda University Medical Center. "We are encouraged by ...

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Former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian was released from the intensive-care unit of Scripps Memorial Hospital on Tuesday and has begun physical therapy sessions. Tarkanian, who guided the Rebels to ...

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It was no surprise that TCU grabbed 15 of 24 first-place votes in the Mountain West Conference’s preseason poll, but UNLV landing in fifth turned some heads. The Rebels, who return several key pieces off of last season’s 5-7 squad — which started the year 3-1 with wins over then-ranked Arizona State and Iowa State — received 108 points in the poll. That’s one point ahead of Colorado State, who was picked sixth after winning the New Mexico Bowl and finishing 7-6 a year ago.

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UNLV’s basketball team is ranked 40th by Lindy’s preseason basketball annual. The magazine still has some editing left before it gets printed, but the Rebels can only rise in Lindy’s ...

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Danny Tarkanian left his father’s room in the intensive-care unit of Scripps Memorial Hospital this morning and felt much better about the legendary UNLV basketball coach. Jerry Tarkanian, who turns ...

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Former UNLV swingman René Rougeau can plan on making a living in basketball. While watching some of the NBA Summer League action Thursday at Cox Pavilion, Rougeau said there is ...

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Former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian is scheduled to undergo spinal surgery Friday at 10 a.m. at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, Calif. The 90-minute procedure, to remove a ...

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Former UNLV guard Curtis Terry is close to signing a contract with a team in Antalya, Turkey, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. While watching the NBA Summer League ...

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Derrick Jasper made an appearance in the tunnel of the Thomas & Mack Center on Monday night before watching good friend and former Kentucky roommate/teammate Jodie Meeks play for the ...

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Romel Beck was taken out of the San Antonio Spurs’ lineup with two minutes left Sunday afternoon against New Orleans at Cox Pavilion. Yet, the former UNLV swingman couldn’t sit ...

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