Alex Eschelman

Butte, Las Vegas

Sports Reporter at KTNV-TV (Las Vegas, NV)

Sports Reporter @KTNV

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Bandy sport grows in popularity across Las Vegas with 100 new players

1 week ago | ktnv.com | Alex Eschelman

HENDERSON (KTNV) — Just like hockey took over the desert, bandy has slowly done the same for some locals over the last year. “It’s a lot different from hockey," Bandy Club of Las Vegas (BCLV) player, Mattox McCauley said. "There’s no icing, there’s no offsides, you shoot the ball like a golf swing.”WATCH | How bandy is growing in popularity across the valley Bandy sport grows in popularity across Las Vegas with 100 new players The sport has grown from zero players to 100 in the valley.
Today in Vegas sports: Aces prepare for return of Kelsey Plum, local to be featured in new F1 Netflix show

1 week ago | ktnv.com | Rochelle Richards |Nick Walters |Alex Eschelman

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Today in Las Vegas sports:The Aces are preparing for the return of a familiar faceHockey continues into the summer for the Vegas Golden KnightsF1 Academy documentary A homecoming for the AcesThe Las Vegas Aces are preparing for the return of Kelsey Plum on Friday. Plum, who won two championships with the Aces, was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks during the off-season in a deal that sent Jewell Loyd to Las Vegas.
Get to know Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler

1 week ago | ktnv.com | Alex Eschelman

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler signed a seven-year contract extension with the A's in March with a club option for 2032. WATCH | Here's some fun facts about the soon-to-be Las Vegas resident Get to know Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler Alex Eschelman: Where did your love for baseball start? Lawrence Butler: Tee-ball, my friends and I played on the same team so there’s nothing better than going out there with your boys and having fun on the baseball field.
Las Vegas Aces look to win three straight at Seattle

1 week ago | ktnv.com | Alex Eschelman

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Aces look to win their third consecutive game on Sunday in Seattle against the Storm. Aces guard Jewell Loyd returns to the Evergreen State after spending 10 years in Seattle after getting drafted by the Storm in 2015 as the first overall pick. Loyd brought two championships to Seattle in 2018 and 2020 as one of the top 20 all-time scorers in the WNBA.
Las Vegas Raiders say this season's OTA's are a 'breath of fresh air'

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Alex Eschelman

HENDERSON (KTNV) — Whether it was the players cheering each other on or the smiles across their faces, it was evident that the energy is different at Raiders headquarters during the first week of organized team activities, more commonly known as OTA's. WATCH | A new mentality builds for the new season Las Vegas Raiders say this season's OTA's are a 'breath of fresh air' “It starts when you walk in the building," defensive end Maxx Crosby said.
UNLV men's golf advances to nationals for first time since 2019

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Alex Eschelman

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — For the first time in six years, UNLV men's golf is heading to nationals. "It means a lot being a local kid from Vegas," senior golfer Ben Sawaia said. "It's really cool to see how this program has progressed since I got here from my freshman year, and to go with my little brother is pretty cool as well." Faculty and fans gathered at the Fertitta Football Complex to send the team off to California.
More than a game: Coaches vs. Cancer uses golf program to raise millions to battle cancer

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Alex Eschelman

NORTH LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Runnin' Rebels all-time great Lon Kruger said it best — Everyone has been touched by cancer. It's a cause worth fighting for to Coach Kruger. That's why he started the American Cancer Society Coaches versus Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic. My dad, you know, died of cancer and we all have those cancer stories unfortunately, and so many people have passed but so many people are living more productive lives because of all the progress we've made.
Las Vegas Aviators bringing locals to the ballpark

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Alex Eschelman

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Aviators beat El Paso 14-4 on Sunday to remain on the top of the Pacific Coast League West. Alex Eschelman spoke to some of the fans in the crowd, enjoying a spring Sunday at the ballpark. Las Vegas Aviators bringing locals to the ballpark "We've got some really good hitters and batters right now and then our defense means a lot," one local fan said. The Aviators go on the road next to Texas and face the Sugar Land Space Cowboys starting on Wednesday.
Meet May's Academic Athlete of the Month, a Valley High senior and multi-sport star

3 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Alex Eschelman

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Valley High School senior Quinn Steidler couldn't believe her eyes when she saw her family, friends, classmates and coaches cheering her on the moment she earned Channel 13's Academic Athlete of the Month Award. Watch that moment for yourself here: Meet May's Academic Athlete of the Month, a Valley High senior and multi-sport star "I think it's really overwhelming to see all of that," she said.
2025 Season Schedule: Las Vegas Raiders ready for three prime-time games

3 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Alex Eschelman

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Raiders upgraded their prime-time games from one last year to three in 2025. The Silver and Black released this season's schedule on Wednesday with their home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, Sep. 15 being the first of three prime-time match ups. Their second prime-time game is against the Broncos in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 16, and their third national match is at home hosting the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Nov. 17.