In The News: Intercollegiate Athletics

KSNV-TV: News 3

A bill introduced in the Nevada Legislature would clear the way for colleges and universities in the state to pay student-athletes directly. Language in the existing state laws on name, image and likeness, or NIL, prohibit direct payments from post-secondary institutions or national college athletic associations.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

The head coach of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's track and field and cross country programs is looking to turn the program into one that is recognized nationally.

Las Vegas Review Journal

To the casual observer, the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý women’s golf team’s new Excellence Center at Las Vegas Country Club might look like a routine golf simulator facility. To the Rebels, however, it means everything.

KSNV-TV: News 3

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Athletics celebrated a milestone achievement as 80 student-athletes were named to the Fall 2024 Academic All-Mountain West Team, the conference announced Thursday.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

On Saturday, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and the Las Vegas Aces hosted a free sports clinic to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day, empowering the next generation of athletes. The clinic, held at the Thomas & Mack Center, gave kids the chance to learn from top athletes in Las Vegas, including players from the Aces and ÐÔÊӽ紫ý sports teams.

Las Vegas Sun

Six teams at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý established program grade-point average records in the fall semester, the university said today.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Athletics has announced a remodeled fundraising program that is focused on more philanthropic support for the department to better support its fundraising priorities: the new Rebel Athletic Fund.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý isn't just winning on the field and on the court, but the Rebels are bringing in wins for their community— with a new study saying ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Athletics brings the Las Vegas economy over $109 million in added income per year.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Volleyball is already setting new records for their program this season, and they haven't even started conference play yet. A big reason behind that is their team bond. Here is a story about one Rebel who is building that strong sense of culture by helping herself as well as her teammates overcome daily struggles on and off the court.

KNPR News

You’ve probably heard of college players getting paid to do advertisements while still in school. At the University of Iowa earlier this year, basketball standout Caitlyn Clark signed a deal with Nike, reported by the Wall Street Journal to be worth $28 million.

Las Vegas Review Journal

With the help of Las Vegas’ favorite sports teams, the Southern Nevada Water Authority is again asking residents to pay closer attention to how they water their lawns.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Las Vegas is known for major sporting events, world class entertainment and conventions. There’s a conference later this month that is going to combine all three to continue to elevate our city and at the same time to give some ÐÔÊӽ紫ý students an opportunity for growth in the field they’ve chosen to go into.