Adam Hill

Las Vegas

Writer and Columnist at Las Vegas Review-Journal

Writer/columnist telling the stories of the LV sports scene from VGK to the Raiders & beyond. Probably in a press box. Kinda hilarious. 20-time bar trivia champ

Featured in: Favicon

reviewjournal.com Favicon

stuff.co.nz Favicon

mercurynews.com Favicon

axios.com

miamiherald.com Favicon

rsc.org

madison.com Favicon

menshealth.com Favicon

stltoday.com Favicon

charlotteobserver.com + 112 more

Articles

Raiders’ 2025 schedule breakdown: Dates, times, TV channels, storylines

1 day ago | reviewjournal.com | Adam Hill

Here’s a breakdown of the Raiders’ 17 regular-season games, with dates, times, TV information and storylines for each matchup. The team is off Week 8. Week 1: at New England PatriotsSept. 7, 10 a.m., Gillette Stadium■ Network: CBS■ All-time record: Patriots lead 20-17-1■ Last meeting: Oct. 15, 2023 — Raiders 21-17■ Lowdown: The Patriots are expected to be one of the NFL’s most improved teams under new coach Mike Vrabel, whose offensive coordinator is former Raiders coach Josh McDaniels.
Golden Knights, Adin Hill lose cool vs. Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of 2nd round

3 days ago | reviewjournal.com | Adam Hill

Here are three takeaways from the Golden Knights’ 3-0 loss to the Oilers in Game 4 of their second-round series Monday at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta:1. More fight than resistanceThere were only brief glimpses of the bitterness and nastiness that marked the 2023 series between the Knights and Oilers through the first three games of this matchup. That changed Monday night. It also appeared to work in the home team’s favor, as Edmonton took control right away and never let up.
Raiders rookie cornerback Darien Porter hopes to learn from coach Pete Carroll

3 days ago | reviewjournal.com | Adam Hill

The most common assessment of the Raiders’ selection of Darien Porter from national pundits was the Iowa State cornerback was a “Pete Carroll guy,” with the kind of length and athleticism the coach covets. It turns out, that affection goes both ways. “I grew up a USC fan, so I was a big fan of Pete Carroll,” Porter said. “I was watching him in the early to mid-2000s with USC. So for me, it’s kind of surreal to have this kind of come full circle for me.
3 takeaways from Knights’ Game 3 win: Mark Stone leaves with injury

5 days ago | reviewjournal.com | Adam Hill

Here are three takeaways from the Golden Knights’ 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3 of their second-round series Saturday at Rogers Place in Edmonton:1. Knights turn the tablesThe Oilers had won six straight games in the postseason in which they had trailed, including the first two games against the Knights. But they weren’t quite as effective playing with the lead.
Derek Carr’s complicated legacy with Raiders not Hall of Fame worthy

5 days ago | reviewjournal.com | Adam Hill

The announcement of Derek Carr’s retirement from the NFL on Saturday marked the end of a stellar career for one of the best quarterbacks in Raiders history. Yet based on the divisive social media reaction, one would think a polarizing politician had been deposed through a violent coup.
Leon Draisaitl gives Edmonton Oilers 2-0 series lead over Golden Knights

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Adam Hill

Here are three takeaways from the Golden Knights’ 5-4 overtime loss in Game 2 of their second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena:1. Dangerous duoThe Knights know they have to account for Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl if they have any hopes of winning this series. They did a great job for more than 75 minutes Thursday night. It just wasn’t enough.
3 takeaways from Knights’ Game 1 loss: Oilers catch fire in 3rd period

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Adam Hill

Here are three takeaways from the Golden Knights’ 4-2 loss in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena:1. Oilers seal the dealThe Knights are among the best in the NHL when it comes to closing out a late lead at home in the postseason. But they ran into a wagon Tuesday. Edmonton scored three times in the final 20 minutes to snap the Knights’ 19-game winning streak when leading at home in the third period in the playoffs.
Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford to fight at Allegiant Stadium

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Adam Hill

Allegiant Stadium is loudly announcing its presence on the combat sports scene. The biggest venue available in the fight capital of the world has been announced as the host site for a boxing megabout between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence Crawford on Sept. 12. It will be the first boxing or UFC event held at the stadium. UFC president Dana White will serve as the main promoter for the fight.
Kentucky Derby, and Journalism horse jokes, are overrated

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Adam Hill

The Kentucky Derby remains one of the most overrated televised sporting events in America, and Saturday was no exception. A day at the track is fantastic. It’s just not a great TV show. And, no, this isn’t about being bitter about Sandman finishing three spots back of hitting the superfecta. But perhaps the worst part about Saturday’s edition was everyone on social media making the same jokes over and over about the profession when the favorite, Journalism, came up short for bettors.
Hill: Ex-Rebels WR enjoys one of ‘best weekends’ by chasing NFL dream

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Adam Hill

Former UNLV standout wide receiver Ricky White III is only two practices into his NFL career, and he’s already reaping the rewards of the grind it took to earn this opportunity. “This has been one of the best weekends of my life,” the seventh-round pick told reporters after a Seattle Seahawks rookie practice Saturday. “It’s just such a blessing to get here and get to work.”White should be enjoying this. He worked incredibly hard for the privilege of putting on an NFL jersey.