Ray Brewer

Managing Editor

Ray Brewer, a proud local, has been part of Greenspun Media Group since the mid-1990s. He’s covered high school and UNLV sports, and managed the Las Vegas Sun’s award-winning website. He’s a graduate of Chaparral High School and UNLV, and a fierce defender of Las Vegas — especially in comparisons to Reno. Brewer and his wife, Karla, have two children. And they all are passionate about the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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UNLV, UNR football coaches have playful social media exchange on recruiting: Monday, Jan. 15, 2024; UNLV football coach Barry Odom has recruited Las Vegas high schools arguably better than any coach in program history. He signed seven prospects last month on the national ...
Red Rock Academy soars to national prominence in just its second year: Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024; Derek Thomas, a former assistant at UNLV and head coach at Western Illinois, has built the program in two seasons into one of the nation’s best prep schools. Red Rock Academy has posted an 11-1 record and is ranked No. 6 ...
After attack on judge, Clark County District Court reviewing security: Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024; Clark County District Court officials are reviewing security measures at the Regional Justice Center and hoping to enhance the number of marshals at their disposal after a defendant Wednesday leaped over the judge’s bench ...
After attack on judge, Clark County District Court reviewing security: Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024; Clark County District Court officials are reviewing security measures at the Regional Justice Center and hoping to enhance the number of marshals at their disposal after a defendant Wednesday leaped over the judge’s bench in a chaotic scene captured on courtroom video.
Quarterback Alejado caps prep career with state Gatorade award: Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024; The postseason awards are continuing to pile up for Bishop Gorman quarterback Micah Alejado.
San Antonio's Zach Collins staying loyal to his Las Vegas roots: Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024; There was a time last season when Spurs forward Zach Collins was struggling with his outside shooting, and coach Gregg Popovich prohibited him from ...
Nevada governor names Carson City, D.C. veteran as next chief of staff: Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023; Ryan Cherry, who has worked for Nevada Republicans in Washington, D.C., and Carson City, has been named chief of staff for Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, officials said today. Cherry spent ...
Five reasons to care about UNLV’s climb into the Guaranteed Rate Bowl against Kansas: Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023; The Guaranteed Rate Bowl between UNLV and Kansas, which kicks off at 6 p.m. December 26 at Chase Field in Phoenix, feels like a throwback, especially on the Scarlet and Gray’s side.
Canyon Springs football player overcomes tragedy, signs with Hawaii: Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023; Canyon Springs High’s Armando Lewis Jr. was sporting a University of Hawaii hoodie and hat for his national signing day ceremony in the high school auditorium. Even the rubber bands on his braces were Hawaii green. Then there was a pendant displaying a portrait of his deceased brothers hanging from ...
Liberty High standout heads talented class of Las Vegas recruits for UNLV football: Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023; Andre Porter sat with his dad ahead of his senior year at Liberty High School and established a handful of goals. Among them: Porter would strive to win a state championship in football or basketball ...
2 Las Vegas youth football teams win nationals in Florida: Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023; A pair of youth football teams from Las Vegas earlier this month won the American Youth Football national championship in Naples, Fla.
Vegas' champion: Bishop Gorman football selected for national title: Monday, Dec. 18, 2023; Brent Browner has been coaching high school football in Las Vegas for nearly two decades. When he initially started in 2005, “the teams in the north, in Reno, would always win the state championship,” said ...
What a win: UNLV basketball beats No. 8 Creighton: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023; The Rebels, who have been plagued by poor defense through the initial seven games of the season, answered the bell against one of the nation’s best scoring teams in limiting Creighton to 40% shooting ...
Tragedy reinforces love and bond within UNLV’s family: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023; Being part of the UNLV community helped shape the ideals many of us Rebels still live by. We learned to be part of the solution, welcoming to all, and were given ...
Trooper killed on duty remembered for love of cars, sense of humor: Monday, Dec. 11, 2023; Three-year-old Vince Abbate was at a birthday party when he saw a toy gasoline can and playfully went to fill up a nearby truck. It was a case of like father, like son. The boy’s father, Michael Abbate loved working on and racing cars. And little Vince loved to tag along with his dad. “Michael and our son ...
UNLV kicker Jose Pizano named first team All-American: Monday, Dec. 11, 2023; Kicker Jose Pizano has become the first UNLV player in two decades to receive first team All-America honors, the university announced. Pizano was selected by the Football Writers Association of America to become only ...
Fallen Nevada trooper remembered for his dedication, ‘dad energy’: Friday, Dec. 8, 2023; A Nevada State Police trooper stopped Jonah Ayat late one evening on a Las Vegas freeway for speeding. Ayat rolled down his window and came face-to-face with Trooper Alberto Felix. He was prepared for a ticket; instead he got a stern talking to by Felix. “I got the dad version of him,” Ayat said Friday while ...
Police: UNLV gunman had target list, sent letters to personnel at universities nationwide: Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023; The gunman who opened fire at UNLV on Wednesday had a “list of people he was seeking” and sent nearly two dozen letters to university officials across the country, at least one containing an unidentified white powder, authorities said. But none of the three faculty members killed or ...
Two of three victims who died in UNLV shooting were professors: Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023; Two of the three victims who died in campus shooting at UNLV were college professors, the Clark County coroner announced today. Patricia Navarro Velez, 39, died of multiple gunshot wounds, the coroner said. Cha Jan Chang, 64, died of a gunshot wound to ...
Suspect in UNLV shooting was rejected for job, decried ‘ignoble actions’ at universities: Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023; The man suspected of fatally shooting three people and wounding another at UNLV was a career professor who unsuccessfully sought a job at the university, according to reports. The suspect ...
Near campus, a church offers a safe space, compassion, to UNLV students: Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023; The Rev. Stephen Govett has a congregation of about 130 churchgoers at University Church, about 18 of whom are UNLV students. But on this day it was about ministering ...
'Tragic Day': 3 killed, 1 injured in midday campus shooting at UNLV: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023; Three people were killed and another critically injured today in a shooting on the UNLV campus, according to Metro Police. UNLV Police "neutralized" the suspect, who was pronounced dead ...
Chef Daniel Ye serves up Las Vegas’ newest foodie hot spot, Nicco’s steakhouse at Durango Resort: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023; Daniel Ye’s culinary career has taken him to all the industry hot spots: Los Angeles, nearly a decade in New York kitchens, and San Francisco. Now, he’s in Las Vegas as the executive chef at Durango Resort, the ...
Shake Shack opening first drive-thru restaurant in Southern Nevada: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023; Shake Shack, the popular fast food restaurant originating in New York, is continuing its expansion in Southern Nevada with a fifth location, officials announced this week. The new store at ...
Raiders’ Maxx Crosby recognized for his philanthropic work: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023; Defensive standout Maxx Crosby is impacting the Raiders in more ways than his performance on the field. Crosby also has been a standout in the Las Vegas community, the team said. That’s why he is the Raiders’ nominee for ...
Station Casinos opens doors on Durango Resort, its next generation of luxury: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023; Patrons who step into the new Durango Resort for the initial time should notice something distinct: It’s bright. Between the natural light flowing into the $780 million resort on Durango Drive and ...
Northwestern, Utah picked for Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium: Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023; A familiar opponent will be traveling south on Interstate-15 to compete in the Las Vegas Bowl.
This could be the start of many memorable seasons cheering for UNLV football: Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023; Driving east on Russell Road Saturday morning toward Allegiant Stadium featured something unusual for the commute to a UNLV football game. Traffic. Lots of it.
Historic kicker: UNLV's Pizano a finalist for Lou Groza Award: Pizano the first Rebel to earn finalist honors for a major award; Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023; Jose Pizano’s historic season of kicking for the UNLV football team has reached new heights.
UNLV’s fairy-tale season worthy of celebration, not worrying about what’s next: Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023; The Rebels are receiving votes in both major polls, are bowl eligible for the first time since 2013 and have reached the nine-win mark for just the sixth time in program history.
Preseason top-10: Top-ranked Coronado basketball seeking 1st state title: Friday, Nov. 24, 2023; The mural of photos adorning the walls of Jeff Kaufman’s office at Coronado High School shows how dominant his Cougars basketball program has become.
Special look: Golden Knights' uniform combination revealed for NHL Winter Classic: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023; The Golden Knights will have a new uniform combination when facing the Seattle Kraken on New Year’s Day in the NHL’s annual Winter Classic. Adidas, the uniform partner of the NHL, said in a new release today that ...
Quarterback helps Bishop Gorman football add another state title to dynasty: Gaels likely will also be mythical national champion; Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023; The Bishop Gorman sideline called for a timeout with about five minutes remaining Tuesday in football’s Class 5A-Division I state championship game at Allegiant Stadium.
When there were no games in 2020, these Centennial players kept training — all the way to a state title: Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023; Vic Plotnikov’s first day as a Centennial High School student was conducted from his family’s living room in August 2020 when schools were shuttered because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Legacy football wins first state title by North Las Vegas school since 1980s: Monday, Nov. 20, 2023; Zach Monticelli grew up attending schools and playing football in North Las Vegas. Now, he’s coaching the best high school football team in the city.
BetMGM sees record F1 wagering on Las Vegas Grand Prix: Monday, Nov. 20, 2023; The Las Vegas Grand Prix in Las Vegas on Saturday was the most wagered-on Formula One race in BetMGM history, company officials said this morning. One bettor risked ...
‘This path chose me’: Sunrise Mountain football coach fosters a winning culture: Monday, Nov. 20, 2023; Chris Sawyers has made the drive countless times north on Nellis Boulevard and east onto Hollywood Boulevard on the way to his teaching job at Sunrise Mountain High School. He sees the telltale signs of ...
Tragic past, inherited drive fuel Centennial coach’s push for state championship: Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023; DJ Campbell remembers little about his mother, only that she loved the Atlanta Braves and watching the game show “Supermarket Sweep.” But relatives have told him ...
Speed bumps, spectacle mark Formula One’s bash in Las Vegas: Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023; It would be easy to judge the experiment of Formula One in Las Vegas as being unsuccessful. That would be fair and deserving criticism — yet not a complete assessment.
Report: Nevada attorney general investigating fake elector scheme: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023; Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is reportedly investigating a group of state Republicans who in December 2020 attempted to derail ...
High School Football Picks: State championship games: Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023; We are down to the final week of high school football games in Nevada. It’s time to crown some state champions. SLAM Nevada travels to Northern Nevada to face Truckee in the Class 3A ...
Defensive touchdown lifts Sunrise Mountain to Class 4A Mountain League title: Friday, Nov. 10, 2023; Thomas Marcellino and Dario Starts had interceptions for the Miners to help keep Canyon Springs from scoring.
Faith Lutheran blanks Green Valley for regional football title: Friday, Nov. 10, 2023; The Crusaders pulled away in the second half with touchdowns runs of 46 and 47 yards from junior Cale Breslin ...
Centennial wins Class 4A Desert League title with late touchdown: Friday, Nov. 10, 2023; The seniors on the Centennial High School football team had just one victory to their name the past two years.
Friday night roundup: High school football scores in Las Vegas: Friday, Nov. 10, 2023; Four teams will be crowned champions tonight in high school football games throughout the Las Vegas area.
Wynn Resorts reaches deal with Culinary in Las Vegas to avoid strike: Friday, Nov. 10, 2023; The union agreed to a tentative five-year contract for hospitality workers at Wynn Resorts about three hours before the this morning’s strike deadline, union officials said.
Las Vegas Sphere reports $98.4 million loss; CFO quits: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023; The Sphere in Las Vegas reported an operating loss of $98.4 million for the fiscal quarter ending Sept. 30, Sphere Entertainment Co. said this morning on an earnings call. Additionally, the company lost its chief financial officer, as ...
Marriage between Las Vegas, Formula One off to rocky start but worth the effort in long run: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023; It's an important marriage that will require work and patience for both Las Vegas and Formula One. They need each other for the race to succeed.
High School Football Picks: Third week of playoffs: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023; Only 10 high school football teams in Las Vegas are left standing across various classifications as we get down to crunch time in the postseason.
Vivid Seats strikes $240 million deal to buy Vegas.com travel site: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023; The stands at Allegiant Stadium on a Sunday in September featured many fans wearing black and yellow. The Las Vegas Raiders were playing a home game, but supporters of the Pittsburgh Steelers had ...