In The News: Intercollegiate Athletics

Las Vegas Sun

The coronavirus pandemic may have wiped out college graduation season, but the Las Vegas Valley’s Class of 2020 shines brightly even though it didn’t get its well-deserved turn in the spotlight.

Yahoo!

UNLV athletes and staff making masks for UMC.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Healthcare workers across the country have been concerned about the lack of resources needed to keep them safe. Athletes at UNLV are hoping to help locally.

KSNV-TV: News 3

UNLV student-athletes and coaches will be giving back to the Southern Nevada community.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The head of USA Swimming is calling for a postponement of the Tokyo Olympics due to the disruptions athletes have likely experienced during the coronavirus crisis.

Nevada Independent

Dozens of major conferences, concerts, gatherings or other events have now been limited, postponed or outright canceled in the wake of mounting fears of the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Las Vegas Review Journal

UNLV and UNR announced Wednesday that spring sports events will take place without the presence of spectators because of the growing concern of coronavirus.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

UNLV and UNR will limit spring athletic competition attendance to game-essential staff due to coronavirus concerns, the schools said in a joint statement Wednesday.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The hues of purple and gold glowed amid a sea of red, white and black Sunday at the Thomas &Mack Center, specifically the hues of Los Angeles Lakers jerseys.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The presidents for Nevada’s two Division I universities posted a video urging good sportsmanship for Wednesday night’s game between UNLV and UNR at Lawlor Events Center.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

UNLV cheerleaders and dance teams are bringing home some more hardware.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

A shout-out to UNLV after they won two national titles over the weekend! Both the UNLV cheerleaders and the Rebel Girls won their competitions in Florida.