News: Intercollegiate Athletics
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Photos from the Fremont Cannon parade and ceremonial painting.
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The so-called dean of UNLV coaches, swimming’s Jim Reitz, is retiring. Here he looks back on 35 years at UNLV.
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UNLV looked in its own backyard to find a coach to take on the challenge of turning around the football team.
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The campus remembers the legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian, who brought the Runnin' Rebels to national prominence.
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Public is invited to the memorial event honoring the former Runnin' Rebels basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian.
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Leaders from across Nevada and around the basketball world remember legendary UNLV Runnin’ Rebels coach Jerry Tarkanian, who passed away today at 84.
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The legendary coach brought the Runnin’ Rebels to national prominence and ignited enthusiasm throughout the community. He died Wednesday.
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Psychology professor Brad Donohue strips away the stigma among athletes associated with "mental health."
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Mike Miller, creator of our Hey Reb! mascot, died in fall 2014. Here's how the Las Vegas artist came to create the mountain man we have today.
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UNLV's team has a long history of winning championships.
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UNLV Rodeo Team’s coaches on wrangling recruits and rustling up sponsors.
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Washington Nationals manager and former Rebel Matt Williams discusses his career and his coaching style during his first spring training with the "Nats."