Topic: athletics

An aerial photo shows Sam Boyd Stadium in 1971.
UNLV History | October 3, 2019

As UNLV football plays its final season at Sam Boyd Stadium, we take a look at highlights for players who opened and who will close it.

Nick Garritano kicks a football as a referee signals behind him.
Athletics | April 15, 2019

Nick Garritano may not have looked like a kicker, but he sure had the leg of one.

cartoon of men standing in a circle looking down at camera with concerned facial expressions
Arts and Culture | March 12, 2019

UNLV sports psychologist Brad Donohue on Netflix docuseries "Losers" and a new mental health approach to helping athletes find the silver lining after loss.

Rick Agrellas shines the Fremont Cannon
Campus News | January 25, 2019

When the Rebels reclaimed the Fremont Cannon in November, that was just the start of it. Now that UNLV's paint crew has had their turn, the cannon is ready to come out and play again.

Joe Esposito, special assistant to head basketball coach Marvin Menzies, poses in front of the Tarkanian statue in front of the Thomas & Mack Center.
Athletics | January 14, 2019

Family man Joe Esposito is the newest member of the Runnin' Rebel family.

A crowd gathers to paint the Fremont Cannon scarlet.
Athletics | November 27, 2018

After three years in drab blue, the Fremont Cannon positively pops in a fresh coat of crimson.

Team photo of the UNLV Lady Rebels in the 1976-77 season.
Athletics | November 6, 2018

Former players remember seminal women's basketball coach Dan Ayala, who established to program as a powerhouse in the late 1970s.

man in locker room
Research | August 24, 2018

UNLV professor Brad Donohue uses family behavior therapy to develop program to change sports culture and optimize athletic performance.

Marcus Bowman with the inside of the Thomas and Mack Arena behind him.
People | July 23, 2018

This athletic department staffer says there’s nothing better than helping a student succeed in college.

man shaking hands
UNLV History | June 14, 2018

Learn more about the namesake of UNLV’s basketball practice center and engineering programs for undergraduates.