
UNLV Adds Former WAC Champion Jesse Ortiz to Coaching Staff
UNLV men's soccer announced the hiring of Jesse Ortiz, a former collegiate standout and UEFA‑B licensed coach, to lead the program's development efforts.
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UNLV men's soccer announced the hiring of Jesse Ortiz, a former collegiate standout and UEFA‑B licensed coach, to lead the program's development efforts.
Missouri will face UNLV in Las Vegas on October 29, 2026, as part of its preseason preparations, with the game marking the last tune‑up before the official start of the 2026‑27 season and the team's first announced regular‑season game against Saint Louis on November 6, 2026, at the Enterprise Center.

Moustapha Loum, a 6‑foot‑10‑inch forward from Dakar, Senegal, has committed to UNLV for the 2026‑27 campaign, joining a roster that returns key players and looks to build on Pastner's postseason breakthrough.

After a breakout 2025 campaign that saw him throw for over 3,400 yards and rush for 649 yards, Anthony Colandrea’s performance has earned him a top‑tier rating from Pro Football Focus, positioning him as a key player for the Cornhuskers.

The 2026‑27 college basketball season opens with a historic game in Rome, featuring a 76‑team NCAA Tournament field. As programs navigate coaching changes, roster overhauls and health concerns, fans brace for fresh narratives and unexpected outcomes.

UNLV Athletics announces a suite of fan-focused upgrades for the upcoming 2026 football season, including field-level student seating, expanded premium experiences and a revamped tailgate in Lot C.

The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League has stripped two standout athletes of eligibility after determining their transfers were driven by athletic considerations, while confirming the eligibility of other key players.

The Wolf Pack announced its full slate on July 11, highlighting preseason tests, a road opener at Pacific and a home debut against Sacramento State.

With a fresh coaching staff, returning quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and a revamped receiving corps, the Golden Bears aim to translate early momentum into on‑field success.

The University of New Mexico Lobos enter the 2026 college football season with a loaded lineup, highlighted by local product Mikey Beck and a slate of transfers, while facing tough opponents such as UNLV and Central Michigan.

Transfer guard Dra Gibbs‑Lawhorn talks about his statistical achievements, leadership philosophy, and goals for the upcoming season at Texas Tech.

The 2015 Colorado State Rams football campaign unfolded as a testament to steady progress, marking the fifth straight year the program had climbed the ladder of collegiate competition.

Kansas State's men's basketball team has landed a top prospect from Bishop Gorman High School, with his father set to join the coaching staff, adding a personal dimension to the commitment.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas announced the hiring of Trever Berg, a former collegiate player and coach, to lead baseball operations alongside head coach Nick Garritano.

Four-star shooting guard Kameron Cooper has pledged to Kansas State, choosing the Wildcats over a host of high‑profile programs and becoming the highest‑ranked recruit since 2024.
Kamron Cooper, a 6‑foot‑4 wing from Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, announced his pledge to the Wildcats, citing a family connection and a competitive recruitment process.

Iowa State University announced the addition of Chuck Ruffing to its coaching staff for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting his championship pedigree and regional recruiting connections.

Coach Bryan Hodgson is shaping the Friars for a competitive season, emphasizing attitude, effort and consistency while integrating a host of transfers and a demanding schedule that includes games against Nebraska, Rhode Island, Syracuse and a Thanksgiving Maui Invitational.

Despite a record‑breaking 92 of the top 100 prospects already pledging, a handful of high‑profile players have yet to announce their college destinations, keeping the recruiting drama alive.

From Akron's 2017 drought to Stanford's power‑conference resurgence, the journeys of six teams illustrate how coaching changes, historic losing streaks and scheduling hurdles intersect in the pursuit of postseason play

Michigan’s 2026 roster will feature 18 transfer players, highlighted by edge rusher John Henry Daley, cornerback Smith Snowden, and a host of other key additions aimed at strengthening both defense and special teams.

In 1991 Duke captured its first title in a dramatic Final Four rematch with UNLV, followed by an exhibition win over the Soviet Union and a second straight championship. The victory marked a turning point for the program and cemented the legacies of Coach Mike Krzyzewski and stars Christian Laettner, Grant Hill and Bobby Hurley.

Xavier Skipworth, a 6‑foot‑6 guard/forward and five‑star prospect, is transferring from Bullis School to Montverde Academy, bringing a highly anticipated recruiting class that includes Isaiah Hamilton, Jaylen Shepherd and Chudier Yak.

LSU Baseball will join the 2027 Live Like Lou Las Vegas Classic from March 5‑7, facing Arizona State, Oregon State and Iowa before a subsequent matchup with UNLV.