Friday, April 26, 2024

Articles by

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 Offensive Philosophy Bolsters UNLV Basketball’s Evolution

When first-year UNLV basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger took over the Runnin' Rebels program, he implemented a new offensive philosophy from top to bottom. The enthusiastic coach took the offense from Marvin Menzies's sleepy half-court set to a fast-paced, shooter friendly concept predicted on quick shots and transition offense.

No Reason Raiders Shouldn’t Make The Playoffs: Here’s Why

The Silver and Black is back after a huge 26-24 win over the Los Angeles Chargers after Josh Jacobs scored from 18 yards out with as 1:02 to go in the game. At 5-4 and a favorable schedule, there is no reason the Raiders shouldn't make the playoffs. 

Enthusiasm Continues To Build After Rebels’ Season Opening Win

You can feel the enthusiasm building in small pockets within the UNLV basketball fan base. The Thomas & Mack Center echoes with the cautiously optimistic whispers in the front sections of season ticket holders while watchful observations rain down from from the nose bleeds.

Runnin’ Rebels Set To Open Season Under First-Year Coach Otzelberger

It's been a long while since UNLV's basketball team entered a season with as much anticipation as it does as it heads into tonight's regular season opener against Purdue-Fort Wayne. Fans will get their first real look at the Runnin' Rebels under their new head coach T.J. Otzelberger.

Former UNLV, CSN Coach Tim Chambers Leaves Behind Strong Legacy

Few men in Las Vegas have had a greater impact on the local baseball community than former UNLV and CSN coach Tim Chambers. As a skipper to hundreds of ballplayers over the last few decades, "Channy" guided countless young lives safely into port. He prepared them for life, offered astute words of wisdom and held the lot of us accountable not for our actions, but our potential for greatness.

Barring Miracle, UNLV Football Bowl Hopes On Life Support

UNLV Football fans hoping for a turnaround in 2019 all but saw their bowl game hopes take a kill shot this past weekend after the Rebels fall on the road to Fresno State, 56-27.

European Vacation: Five Storylines In Raiders-Bears London Matchup

The Raiders are fresh off a quality underdog road win at Indianapolis and they're headed to north London to face off against former linebacker Khalil Mack and his vaunted Bears defense in an overseas matchup featuring a host of storylines preparing to play out.

Former Raider Khalil Mack Looking Forward To Facing Former Team

Former Oakland Raider Khalil Mack faces off against his former team this weekend in London for the first time since last season's blockbuster deal with the Bears.