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Weekend sports on TV: Conference title games will shape CFP field

Also: College basketball ramps up; Bears visit 49ers.

Commentary: You wanted the big-time, Pack — what comes next?

Since joining the FBS level three decades ago, Pack athletics have steadily moved up. But, with realignment tearing at the fabric of college sports, what's Nevada's next step?

13 chances: Breaking down Pack’s 2024 football schedule

Nevada, under a first-year head coach, plays 10 games against bowl teams from last season. Here's a game-by-game look at the Wolf Pack's chances.

MW football: Pack picked for last-place finish in preseason poll

Boise State picked to win Mountain West title by conference's media contingent; UNLV tabbed for second-place finish.

Weekend TV sports: Euro 24 kicks off in Germany

Also: U.S. Open golf takes over NBC and USA Network.

ESPN ranks Pack 120th — and last in MW

The 2024 edition of the Nevada football team also receives low marks from national publications.

Pack football: Nevada gets nine national TV games

The Mountain West, with TV partners Fox and CBS, announced the conference’s broadcast schedule Thursday.

Update: Carson High issues 'all clear' after Friday lockdown

1:25 p.m. update: An "all clear" has been issued at Carson High School, following a lockdown at 12:15 p.m. Friday.

Prep standings: Douglas in a dogfight as regionals approach

Your only source for complete Northern Nevada baseball and softball standings; May 1 update.

Pack plays Dayton in NCAA’s; 6 from MW in field

Nevada draws the No. 10 seed in the West Region; MW breaks all-time record for NCAA selections.

MW Tournament guide: Top teams, players to watch, Pack's chances

Nevada enters as the No. 2 seed for the loaded Mountain West, which could send as many as six teams into the NCAA Tournament.

AP Top 25: Pack No. 23 for first national ranking since 2019

Nevada, winners of 10 of its last 11, enters the Mountain West Tournament as the No. 2 seed.

Wolf Pack football’s 2024 schedule set

13-game slate includes game against Oregon State and Nov. 30 date at UNLV.

Senator stars Williams, Brown will join NIAA Hall of Fame

Ex-Carson standouts will be part of the NIAA's 30th Hall ofFame class.

Nevada adds 25 — including 19 transfers — on signing day

Wolf Pack's first recruiting class under Jeff Choate wraps up with 31 newcomers.

Boise State muscles past Pack in big MW showdown

Broncos' 11 offensive rebounds the difference in physical 64-56 win over cold-shooting Wolf Pack.

2023 in sports: Three titles and a big anniversary

Here’s a look back at the big events in 2023 for area sports.

Pack football gets '24 home game against Oregon State

Mountain West-Pac-12 agreement also adds Colorado State to home schedule.

Douglas defense comes through again

Tigers swarm Carson to record fourth straight shutout win.

Carson-Douglas 100: The rivalry, by the numbers

The most intriguing stats from Nevada's best high school rivalry.

Carson-Douglas 100: The rivalry, decade by decade

Breaking down 100 years of a rivalry that has seen just about everything.

Carson-Douglas 100: Senators vs. Tigers leads list of state’s best rivalries

On its 100th anniversary, the Carson-Douglas rivalry is far ahead of the Silver State's other top grudge matches.

Streak snapped? Scouting the second half of Pack’s season

Here’s Nevada’s upcoming six chances to end its nation-long losing streak.

Cannon remains red as Pack drops 16th straight

UNLV takes 35-7 lead on the way to 45-27 win in 49th Fremont Cannon game.

Big second half pushes Wooster past Carson

After 0-0 tie at halftime, Colts come up with big plays to win D-III showdown.

Carson, Douglas part of 5A football’s new look

High school football: Nevada's large schools split into three divisions; Senators, Tigers to play in Div. III.

MW football: Boise State the heavy favorite; Pack picked 11th

Broncos expected to battle Air Force for conference title; UNLV receives one first-place vote.

Commentary: Carson-Douglas — state’s best rivalry — began 100 years ago

The 1923 high school football season finished with Fallon winning the state title. Before that, Carson and Douglas met for the first time in what has become a 100-year-old rivalry.

Podcast: The Carson - Douglas rivalry turns 100

Guest host Duke Ritenhouse and producer Jeff Mulvihill Jr. jump in their time machine to travel back to 1923 for the first Carson-Douglas football game. Also, learn more about our plans for extensive coverage this fall of the 100th anniversary of the game.

Pack opens spring camp looking for answers

Pretty much every job is up for grabs as the Wolf Pack begins its second spring camp under Ken Wilson.

Alford fifth Pack coach to reach NCAAs — see full list

From Sonny Allen to Eric Musselman, here's a look at every coach to lead Nevada to the NCAA Tournament.

Former Pack coach Chris Ault appointed to CFP committee

Former Pack AD and coach joins 13-person group responsible for determining college football's national champion.

Fast start helps Falcons advance in 1A playoffs

Boys basketball: Sierra Lutheran races to 17-4 lead, holds off Coleville in 1A West tournament.

2022 review: The year in Wolf Pack sports

The year featured a long losing streak, some new faces, and a basketball resurgence

Signing day: Pack adds Manogue star, LB LaDuke

Ken Wilson's second recruiting class features a more traditional mix of high school players, transfers

Nevada-UNLV football telecast picked up by NSN

Reno-based Nevada Sports Net will broadcast the Nevada-UNLV football game on Saturday night.

Dust Devils ride ‘Dayton mindset’ to 3A North volleyball title

The Dust Devils won both their matches Saturday to claim the 3A championship, opening the day with a three-set win over Elko before edging Spring Creek in five sets.

Raiders’ history-making president speaks at Nevada Day event

Morgan, the first black woman to be named president of an NFL franchise, was the featured speaker at the WIN “Nevada Day Celebration” breakfast at the Atlantis in Reno.

Wolf Pack third in ESPN’s ‘Bottom 10’ rankings

Nevada (2-6 overall) trails only Charlotte (1-7) and Akron (1-6) in the latest Bottom 10 list, released Wednesday.

Pack DB Bentlee Sanders named midseason All-American

Sanders is one of three FBS-level players with five interceptions on the season. Former Wolf Pack linebacker Daiyan Henley (Washington State) also made the mid-season team.

Keys to victory: ‘It was huge’ — Senators’ defense the difference in 12-11 win

As with any one-point game, a handful of plays turned out to make the difference in Carson’s thrilling 12-11 win over rival Douglas on Friday night. The Senators (2-7 overall, 1-5 in 5A North games) found themselves down, 8-0, early. A strong defensive effort over the final three quarters, though, turned out to be the difference.

Bowl quest: A look at Nevada’s remaining schedule

With its game Friday against visiting Colorado State, Nevada will have reached the halfway point of its 2022 football season.

The bowl quest: A look at Nevada’s remaining schedule

Here’s a look at the Wolf Pack’s remaining six regular-season games as it tries to extend its streak of bowl games to a Mountain West-best five.

Where are they now? Well, Colorado State, mostly

The Nevada-Colorado State football game Friday night in Reno comes about nine months after the Wolf Pack’s roster began undergoing major upheaval.

Reno Aces playing for PCL, Triple-A titles in Las Vegas

The Aces will meet the El Paso Chihuahuas in a one-game playoff Friday for the Pacific Coast League championship.

Football at midseason: Manogue on top; Carson looking for more

A look back at the highs and lows of the first half of the 2022 season

Ex-Reno Aces star Corbin Carroll named minor-league MVP

Carroll, who played at four levels in the 2022 season, dominated the PCL during his stint with the Aces

Douglas rallies in second half, but Galena holds on

Trailing 17-0 at halftime, the Tigers score on two long second-half drives before the Grizzlies finally seal the win

Carson grabs five turnovers, but Galena wins with big second half

Grizzlies overcome miscues for first league win since 2019; Carson shut out in second half

Pack football: Six keys to a winning 2022 season

Quick, which team has the longest active bowl-game streak in the Mountain West?

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