Alex Eschelman

Butte, Las Vegas

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

Sports Reporter @KTNV

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Raiders' running backs coach tells inspirational life story

1 week ago | ktnv.com | Alex Eschelman |Jarah Wright

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — No matter how many times you hear Las Vegas Raiders' running backs coach Deland McCullough's story of how he found his biological parents, it's a tale that never gets old. “I got my records sent to me, I found out who my biological mom was, I tracked her down through Facebook, I called her, we had a great conversation, I said well shoot who is my dad, and she said your dad is a man named Sherman Smith," McCullough said.
Brock Bowers brings Las Vegas youth together at local camp

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Alex Eschelman

SUMMERLIN, Nev. — NFL pro bowler Brock Bowers passed his talents onto the next generation on Sunday at Palo Verde High School. "It's great to have these kids out and hopefully get them excited about football, playing football and just about sports in general," Bowers said.
Get to know Athletics' AL Rookie of the Month, Jacob Wilson

3 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Alex Eschelman

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Athletics' shortstop Jacob Wilson has quickly made a name for himself in the big leagues after recently earning the AL Rookie of the Month award.
'There's nowhere else like this': Local F1 fans find community at Grand Prix Plaza watch parties

3 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Alex Eschelman

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas continues to live up to its new name, the sports and entertainment capital of the world, by growing another fan base in Formula 1. A series of Formula 1 watch parties at Grand Prix Plaza is helping locals connect directly with their fellow fans. “We’ve been looking for F1 watch parties and couldn't find them," southwest Las Vegas local Randy Branam said. "You’ve got NHL, you’ve got NFL, all of that.
In-state rivals come together to cheer on the Las Vegas Aviators

4 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Alex Eschelman

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — While some locals root for the UNLV Rebels and others are members of the UNR Wolf Pack, both fan bases came together on Thursday evening to support the Aviators. In-state rivals come together to cheer on the Las Vegas Aviators “I love Las Vegas,” new Runnin’ Rebels head coach Josh Pastner said.
Bandy sport grows in popularity across Las Vegas with 100 new players

1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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'

1 month 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.