UNLV Rebels: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Amaya West Joins UNLV Lady Rebels As New Video Coordinator

The UNLV Lady Rebels women's basketball team has added a new member to their staff. Head coach Lindy La Rocque announced on Wednesday that they have added Amaya West as their new video coordinator.

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UNLV Men’s Golf Qualifies For NCAA Championships

The UNLV Rebels men's golf team finished in third place at the NCAA Urbana Regional hosted by Illinois at Atkins Golf Club on Wednesday and have now qualified for the 2025 NCAA Championships.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / May 14

Six UNLV Tennis Standouts Earn Academic All-District Honors

It has been a banner year for the UNLV Rebels sports programs this year, both on the court and in the classroom. That trend continued this week when six tennis players were named to the 2025 Academic All-District Tennis Teams.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / May 14

UNLV’s Amy Bush-Herzer Named To WGCA National Coach Of The Year Watch List

On Tuesday, the watch list for the 2024-25 Division I Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride, the WGCA was announced.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / May 14

UNLV Women’s Golf Team Poised For First NCAA Championship Appearance Since 2015

For the first time since 2015, the UNLV Rebels women's golf team will be heading to nationals to compete for an NCAA Championship. The tournament kicks off on Friday, May 16, and the women of the UNLV golf team are ready to roll and believe that they can win the whole thing.

Jon Gruden News / UNLV Rebels on SI / May 13

Jon Gruden Shouts Out UNLV After Jersey Unboxing: “Be A Rebel”

Former NFL head coach turned social media personality Jon Gruden has become known for his internet "unboxings." Sports franchises, both college, professional, and everything in between, send him boxes of memorabilia, apparel, and other assorted goodies, then the coach opens those boxes on camera and shows his viewers what he's received.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / May 12

UNLV Hustlin’ Rebels Secure Series Win Over Washington State

The UNLV Hustlin' Rebels baseball team came out of the weekend with another Mountain West Conference series victory after a big win over the Washington State Cougars on Sunday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / May 12

UNLV Men’s Golf Heads To NCAA Urbana Regional As No. 6 Seed

The UNLV Rebels men's golf team is set to compete in the NCAA Regionals at the Urbana Regional being hosted by the Illinois Fighting Illini from Monday, May 12, through Wednesday, May 14, at Atkins Golf Club.

Brooklyn Hicks News / Dice City Sports / May 10

Guard Brooklyn Hicks hits the transfer portal

After spending two seasons with the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, guard Brooklyn Hicks hit the transfer portal and his headed to the Montana Grizzlies. Hicks looks to make a bigger impact with the Grizzles.

Dan Mullen News / Dice City Sports / May 9

Cause of death of UNLV football player revealed

In February, the UNLV Rebels football program and the college football world were shaken by the sudden passing of offensive lineman Ben Christman. That fateful day, concerned teammates found Christman dead in his off-campus apartment after he missed practice.

UNLV Rebels News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9

Cause of death revealed for UNLV football player Ben Christman

UNLV football player Ben Christman died unexpectedly earlier this year, and an official cause of death was revealed on Thursday. According to the Clark County Coroner’s Office in Las Vegas, Nev., Christman died from heart disease and an irregular heartbeat.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / May 8

UNLV Women's Golf Punches Ticket To NCAA Championships

The UNLV Rebels women's golf team has wrapped up their NCAA Columbus Regional in Columbus, Ohio, hosted by the Ohio State Buckeyes. They fought through difficult weather conditions and advanced past the regionals to the NCAA Championships. They entered the tournament as the seventh seed and ultimately played well enough to finish in fourth place.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / May 7

UNLV Athletics Achieves Academic Excellence: Nine Teams Earn Perfect APR Scores

On Tuesday, the NCAA released their most recent Academic Progress Rate data for the 2023-24 academic year. UNLV Rebels athletics once again stood out as an exemplary example of how a school's student-athletes should perform in the classroom.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / May 7

Four UNLV Softball Stars Earn All-Mountain West Honors After Standout Seasons

It was a big day for the UNLV Rebels softball team on Tuesday. The Mountain West Conference announced that they had four student-athletes recognized for the conference's All-Mountain West postseason awards list.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / May 6

UNLV Hustlin' Rebels' Seven-Game Streak Ends With 4-3 Loss To San Jose State

The UNLV Hustlin' Rebels baseball team had been on an incredible run in which they won seven consecutive games. Their seven-game winning streak came to an end this weekend against the San Jose Spartans on Sunday afternoon at Excite Ballpark in San Jose, California.

Dan Mullen News / UNLV Rebels on SI / May 6

Dan Mullen Opens Up About His Coaching Comeback With UNLV Rebels

The UNLV Rebels football program signed Dan Mullen this offseason to be their head coach after a stint on ESPN as a college football analyst. Recently,

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / May 5

UNLV Women’s Golf Dominates Mountain West Awards With Trio Of Standout Honors

Recently, the Mountain West Conference held the 2024 - 2025 Mountain West awards, which honor the most deserving student athletes in the conference for their accomplishments and contributions on the field, off the field, and in the classroom.

College Football News / Dice City Sports / May 4

UNLV picks up former five-star linebacker in transfer portal

UNLV Rebels head coach Dan Mullen has hit the transfer portal hard, and he now has another prize to show for his efforts. It was announced that linebacker Justin Flowe, once one of the top high school recruits in the nation, has transferred to UNLV from Arizona.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / May 3

'They really really like him': Packers insider identifies the UDFA team may love the most

The Green Bay Packers surprised a great many people with their 2025 NFL Draft selections.

Packers CB Jaire Alexander's preference revealed amid trade buzz

Reason for Jaire Alexander's absence from Packers OTAs given

2025 NFL Draft prospects and their league comps

The '2023 NFL Team receiving yards leader' quiz

Jailen Bedford News / UNLV Rebels on SI / May 2

Jailen Bedford Leaves UNLV, Transfers to Virginia Tech

Another former UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball player has found a new home through the transfer portal. This time, it's Jailen Benford landing with the Virginia Tech Hokies.

UNLV Rebels News / Dice City Sports / May 2

UNLV Lady Rebels snag Sydni Summers from MW rival

The UNLV Lady Rebels continue to keep building a championship squad under coach Lindy La Rocque this offseason. On Monday, coach La Rocque announced the addition of guard Sydni Summers for the 2025-26 basketball season.

UNLV Rebels News / Dice City Sports / April 29

UNLV Lady Rebels add an elite shooter from the transfer portal

The UNLV Lady Rebels just keep adding to their offensive arsenal this offseason. It is being reported by Sports Illustrated that the Lady Rebels have received a commitment from Destiny Leo from the transfer portal.

UNLV Rebels News / Dice City Sports / April 29

UNLV Lady Rebels hire former WNBA Player

On Friday, the UNLV Lady Rebels announced the hiring of former Stanford University standout and WNBA player Joselyn Tinkle at assistant coach of the Lady Rebels.

UNLV Rebels News / Yardbarker / April 2

Why Dan Mullen left his cushy ESPN gig for the UNLV HC job

Dan Mullen had it made in the shade as a college football analyst at ESPN, but he's now decided to get back to the grind of being a college football head coach.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a college football video game junkie

Ranking the new college football coaching hires for 2025

Dedan Thomas News / Yardbarker / March 31