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UNLV linebacker Bryce Saldi remains hospitalized in California

By Ryan Greene · July 28, 2009 · 6:53 PM

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 ...

Tark out of ICU, might leave La Jolla hospital soon

By Rob Miech · July 22, 2009 · 2:10 PM

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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UNLV picked fifth in MWC preseason football poll

By Ryan Greene · July 21, 2009 · 11:47 AM

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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Rebels basketball is ranked No. 40 by Lindy’s magazine

By Rob Miech · July 20, 2009 · 6:57 AM

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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Tarkanian spinal-cord surgery a success (UPDATED)

By Rob Miech · July 18, 2009 · 1:05 PM

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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Germany showing major interest in Rougeau

By Rob Miech · July 16, 2009 · 6:58 PM

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 ...

Tarkanian spinal surgery re-set for Friday morning

By Rob Miech · July 16, 2009 · 12:45 PM

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 ...

Terry taking a serious look at Turkey

By Rob Miech · July 14, 2009 · 3:32 PM

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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Leaner and meaner, Jasper feeling good this summer for Rebels

By Ryan Greene · July 13, 2009 · 11:21 PM

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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Ex-UNLV swingman Beck playing for Spurs

By Rob Miech · July 12, 2009 · 4:21 PM

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 ...