Name, image and likeness laws have revolutionized college sports — opening new questions over whether Nevada universities can still compete.

The Thomas & Mack Center opened Dec. 16, 1983, with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Diana Ross all in attendance for the Gala Grand Opening.

On Wednesday afternoon, the UNLV's Athletics Department hosted a second blood drive at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Janet Hopper is a UNLV super fan; that much is clear. One can tell by the decor of her home, highlighting her love for the Runnin’ Rebels, her regular attendance at UNLV basketball games since the 1980s, and her UNLV tattoo, which she got at the age of 81.

There’s a sports team in Nevada whose success has been unmistakable. UNLV’s Lady Rebels, the women’s basketball team, has won more than 85% of their games, including NCAA tournament play, over the last three years. This year, they’ve won their first eight games. And all of this success began when Lindy La Rocque became coach of the team in 2021.

The Rebels drew sizable crowds to Allegiant Stadium in 2023 as the team had its best season in a decade, securing a bowl game bid while turning a profit.

UNLV’s Rebel Football team is heading to the Mountain West Championship game against the Boise State Broncos. Las Vegas Sun reporter Mike Grimala goes over what made this season so successful and what to expect for the game. Then Riana Durrett joins us to discuss the new UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute. She shares how this institute will help Nevada’s growing cannabis industry.

UNLV football coach Barry Odom was named the Mountain West’s coach of the year, leading several Rebels who were honored when the conference announced its annual awards Tuesday.

The UNLV Rebels football team absolutely dominated the annual Mountain West Conference postseason awards, following what can only be described as a historic season.

UNLV head coach Barry Odom and quarterback Jayden Maiava are receiving recognition for the Rebels' incredible run this year. The Mountain West on Tuesday named Odom the conference's coach of the year and Maiava as freshman of the year. Kicker Jose Pizano also was named special teams player of the year.

With UNLV Football currently in its best season in 30 years, the team’s coach is getting some well-deserved recognition. According to UNLV, Odom is the first Mountain West Coach of the Year from UNLV in nearly a quarter century.

In Southern Nevada, the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels’ arena — the Thomas & Mack Center — is 40 years old.