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Kevin Fiddler

A co-host on Sports Mockery's Pinwheels & Ivy Podcast, award-winning sports columnist Kevin Fiddler has been covering sports in Sin City since 2001. While his dreams of joining Magic Mike Live died with his most recent Del Taco run, Fiddler now strives to brings decades of experience as a two-time Nevada baseball Coach of the Year to SM and the P&I pod. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @KFidds, and at @PinwheelsIvyPod.

New Year, New Odds: Top Five Destinations For LV Product Bryce Harper

It's been what seems like a year since the Major League Baseball season ended and local legend Bryce Harper entered free agency. It's been a whirlwind of rumor, whispers, tea leaves and lawn dart throwing. Despite all the madness, Harper has not signed and doesn't seem to be close to inking a contract any time soon.

Bad Idea: UNLV Basketball Should Not Consider Disgraced Coach Rick Pitino

Desperate times call for desperate measures. For UNLV's basketball program, desperation has reached the fan base as the team opens Mountain West Conference play at the Thomas & Mack Center tonight vs. Colorado State. Worse is that, despite coach Marvin Menzies still under contract, the rumor mill has disgraced former Louisville coach Rick Pitino attached to the program with a possible $2.5 million offer.

Major League City: Top Five Sports Moments For Las Vegas In 2018

With 2018 coming to a close, it's time to look back on the most exciting year in Las Vegas sports history. Some of the greatest sports moments of our lifetime took place. While every sports fan has their special moments of the year, Sin City saw its "major league" sports credibility skyrocket this past year.

The Top Five Locations To Host The Future Las Vegas Raiders In 2019

The City of O*kland has officially filed an antitrust lawsuit agains the Raiders and the NFL. As a result, the Raiders have pulled their lease agreement for the 2019 season — the team's final season before officially moving to Las Vegas. While it's possible the Raiders remain in the Bay Area, it's highly-likely they move to San Diego or a more southern location next season.

Sunny Days Ahead? Top Five Reasons The Phoenix Suns Should Move To Vegas Over Seattle

With word leaking out of Phoenix that, if it doesn't vote to fund upwards of $230 million in arena upgrades, Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is threatening the city council with a move to Las Vegas or Seattle. The threat, which came as the city council once again tabled a vote for funding the improvement, led to Sarver's ire.

BREAKING: City Of O*kland Files Antitrust Suit Against Raiders

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A Rehabilitated Kareem Hunt Could Be The Answer For 2020 LV Raiders

While Kareem Hunt may be the pariah of the current news media cycle, this — too — shall pass. Sooner or later (maybe sooner, once the full story of why he lost his cool emerges), someone is going to pull the trigger and take a chance on the troubled 23-year-old. The kid needs guidance, tough love and a second-chance. Perhaps Jon Gruden and the Raiders could be his safe space while he rehabilitates himself.

Las Vegas Triple-A Team President Don Logan Named PCL Executive of the Year

It has been a busy few years for Las Vegas Triple-A team president Don Logan. Logan has been overseeing the building of a new home stadium while also recently securing an affiliate agreement with the Oakland Athletics. His hard work has earned him the 2018 PCL Executive of the Year award.