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Coach Mike Sanford talks with reporters Monday afternoon. Coach Mike Sanford talks with reporters Monday afternoon.

UNLV Football Coach Talks About Firing Video included

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UNLV Head Football Coach Mike Sanford said, in a news conference this afternoon, that there needs to be more support for the UNLV Football program if it is to be truly successful. More>>

Las Vegas Marathon 2009

The inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & Half Marathon powered by Zappos.com to benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America will debut on December 6, 2009 with a revamped, glitzy new course. More>>

Where Does UNLV Go from Here?

Mike Sanford is just one in a long line of UNLV football coaches who couldn't make the program a winner. So where does the program go from here? More>>

Cancer Survivor Runs Las Vegas Marathon to Inspire Others

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In just under three weeks, an estimated 25,000 runners will hit the Strip for the Las Vegas Marathon. For one local runner, the marathon marks a yearly celebration of her life and a chance to shine a light on cancer. More>>

Ex-NBA Star Working on Las Vegas Debts

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Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker's lawyer says he's trying to resolve criminal charges stemming from more than $800,000 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos. More>>

The Humanitarian Manny Pacquiao Video included

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Manny Pacquiao's popularity is sweeping through more then just boxing circles. The Filipino icon is becoming a world wide star with a huge heart. More>>

UNLV Players Remember NCAA Championship Video included

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Experts will tell you the UNLV 1990 championship team is the best college team ever. Most of those players were back in Las Vegas Monday night to recognize the 20th anniversary of win. More>>

Andre Agassi Discusses New Book Video included

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Las Vegas tennis ace Andre Agassi hasn't kept quite about his past in his new book titled Open, An Autobiography. It's an autobiography that sheds light on his drug use and his failed marriage to Brook Shields. The book was released Monday. More>>

Logger, Young Pro Chase WSOP Title, $8.55M Prize

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A western Maryland logger who plays no-limit Texas Hold 'em for fun is matching wits with a 21-year-old from Michigan who has logged more hands online than most people his age. At stake is a World Series of Poker main event title, and $8.55 million. More>>

WEB EXTRA: Andre Agassi Talks with 8 News Now

Tennis superstar Andre Agassi talks with 8 News Now on his new book called Open. Agassi is doing a book signing at 7 p.m. at Encore Theatre at Wynn Las Vegas. Reporter Chris Saldana will have more at 4 & 5. More>>

City Approves Contract Aimed at Getting Downtown Arena Video included

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The Las Vegas City Council has just approved to enter an exclusive agreement with Cordish Companies, Inc. that could result in an arena being built in the downtown area. More>>

The Rebels Love Halloween

We learned something about the Runnin' Rebels today -- some can handle the scary halloween flicks, others run, like the Runnin' in their team name. More>>

Recession Hits NHRA

The tough enconomic times are slowing down the fastest cars on earth.  NHRA is losing teams and sponsors. More>>

Tyson Tells All

Mike Tyson is getting ready for the Greatest Figher event in Las Vegas and spoke with Channel 8 Sports Now about everything from his early life to his change from the ring to a father.

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UNLV Football Prepping for TCU

UNLV is a 34 point underdog to TCU. But the Rebels are ready to battle the 6th ranked Horned Frogs. More>>

Cancer Survivor made Honorary Captain of the Locos Video included

Matthew Murphy was visiting the hospital on the same night most kids are dreaming of a visit from Santa Claus. The doctors discovered a large, cancerous mass on his right kidney. More>>

Timberlake Open Wraps Up

The door is now shut on the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Another year is in the books, which also raises another round of questions. More>>

Mayor Proclaims Rebel Red Day

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman officially proclaimed today as Rebel Red Day. It's the day to get your first look at the new Runnin' Rebels as practice begins. More>>

World Paintball Championships Playing in Las Vegas Video included

The sluggish economy isn't deterring paintball enthusiasts. They've come to Las Vegas from across the country for their annual world championships. More>>

Timberlake Open Kicks Off a Weekend of Golf Video included

Las Vegas brought beautiful blue skies and warm temperatures for the PGA Tour's Las Vegas event. The Justin Timberlake Shriner's Open kicked off Thursday morning in Summerlin. More>>

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Runnin' Rebels Celebrate National Championship Anniversary

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Larry Johnson speaks about winning the NCAA National Title against Duke 20 years ago. More>>

Ask Coach Sanford

Submit a question for Rebels' Coach Sanford. If we ask your question on Gametime with UNLV Football, you will receive two tickets to a Rebels home game! Gametime airs Sunday at  9:30 p.m. on Las Vegas One (Ch. 19), at 11:30 p.m. on Channel 8. More>>

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