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Troy comeback falls short vs. Nevada in Parker’s debut
Nevada scored back-to-back touchdowns in the second half, then held on in the closing minutes for a 28-26 victory over Troy on Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
The Trojans trailed 28-17 with less than seven minutes remaining, but got Scott Taylor Renfroe’s 19-yard field goal and Goose Crowder’s 16-yard touchdown pass to Devonte Ross to pull within two with 19 seconds left. That set up a 2-point attempt for the tie.
Troy quarterback Goose Crowder was hit from behind and fumbled, but running back Damien Taylor scooped up the ball and scrambled just to get off an incomplete pass. The Trojans then failed on an onside kick, and Nevada (1-1) ran out the clock.
“You tip your hat to Nevada,” first-year Troy coach Gerad Parker said. “Coach had his guys ready to go. They came out here on the road, traveled across the country and were ready to play, certainly at the end of the first half as well as going into the second half. It was just too much for us in the third quarter to overcome, so I tip the hat.”
The loss was Troy’s first in a home non-conference since a 21-13 loss to Liberty on Sept. 11, 2021. It was also just the Trojans’ second at home since that same 2021 season.
Crowder passed for 201 yards and a touchdown in a losing effort for Troy (0-1), while Taylor ran for 103 yards and a touchdown. However, Taylor was called for targeting on the late onside kick, meaning he will sit out the first half of next week’s game at Memphis.
Brendon Lewis threw two touchdown passes and Patrick Garwo ran for two for Nevada, which unlike Troy was playing its second game of the season. The Wolf Pack lost 29-24 at home to SMU last week.
Taylor’s 25-yard touchdown run and Gerald Green’s 16-yarder gave Troy a 14-0 lead late in the first half, but Nevada got on the board on Lewis’ 17-yard touchdown pass to Jace Henry with 25 seconds left in the half. The point-after failed, however, and the Trojans took a 14-6 lead to the locker room.
The Wolf Pack scored in just three plays to begin the second half, with Savion Red running 69 yards to the Troy 5 on the first snap. Two plays later, Garwo ran in from a yard out and Lewis hit Jaden Smith for 2 points and 14-14 tie with 13:55 left in the third.
Renfroe’s 30-yard field goal put Troy up 17-14 midway through the third, but Nevada scored on Garwo’s 22-yard run to take a 21-17 lead after three. After forcing a Trojans punt, the Wolf Pack drove for Lewis’ 7-yard TD pass to Marcus Bellon and 28-17 advantage with 12:56 remaining.
Troy had first-and-goal from the Nevada 5 on its next drive, but could not punch the ball in. After Green was stopped for no gain on third down from the 1, Parker elected to have Renfroe kick a short field goal with 6:12 left rather than go for it.
Nevada then got the ball to midfield, but punted with 2:17 to play. The Trojans converted two third downs on the way to Crowder’s TD pass, but could not finish off the comeback.
“I’m proud of our guys,” Parker said. “They battled to the end and played football to the last chance to tie that game up with the two-point play. We just didn’t have enough. I hold myself responsible for everything that happened. We will look at this as we always do with a critical eye to see where we are, see where our personnel is and our schemes and put ourselves in a position to go win a game next week. That’s all we can do.
“We’ve been at this for a long time. This stings. It hurts, and losing is not acceptable here, and we know that. We’ll do everything in our power to make this football team where we want it to be.”
Lewis completed 17 of 20 passes for 158 yards for Nevada, while Red ran for 135 yards on 11 carries and Garwo added 53 yards and the two scores on nine attempts. Nevada outgained Troy 393 yards to 391, but neither team turned the ball over.
Troy’s game at Memphis next Saturday kicks off at 11 a.m. on ESPNU.
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These Are America’s 5 Largest Casinos To Visit (And They’re Not In Nevada) – Islands
Although Las Vegas has been voted America’s most fun city and is known as the gambling capital of the world due to its sheer number of casinos, Nevada doesn’t actually claim a spot among the five largest casinos in the United States by size. Instead, two are in Connecticut, two are in California, and Oklahoma takes the top spot.
Ranging from 270,000 to more than 600,000 square feet, these sprawling properties may not have the cachet of appearing in multiple Bond films like the Casino de Monte-Carlo, or boast the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool like Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands. Nor do they offer safari parks like Sun City Casino Resort in South Africa. Still, you don’t have to leave the U.S. to find expansive casino destinations with plenty to offer. From championship golf courses and Native American cultural institutions to spas with aqua therapy and crystal energy healing, each property on this list offers its own appeal.
Of course, their size alone doesn’t automatically make them must-visit destinations, but it does mean plenty of gaming options, such as slot machines and roulette, as well as a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment to suit many different tastes. To identify America’s largest casinos, we began with data from Casino.org and verified details on each property’s official website. With gaming floors this large, getting your steps in likely won’t be a problem. So, pick your favorite, practice your poker face, and book your trip — and don’t forget your good luck charm!
Oklahoma: WinStar World Casino and Resort
The WinStar World Casino and Resort has certainly put Thackerville, Oklahoma (population 411) on the map. Covering an impressive 616,960 square feet – 400,000 square feet of it just on the gaming floor – WinStar is the world’s largest casino. With more than 55 poker tables and 10,000 electronic games to choose from, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to move around and find your lucky seat. The property has received 2.6 stars on Yelp, based on more than 1,000 reviews. A November 2025 visitor noted its world theme, explaining that “each section of the casino is designed as a different country or state.”
The resort has more than 20 restaurants and bars, and golfers will want to schedule a tee time at one of two 18-hole courses and perhaps get some tips on improving their game at the Golf Academy. When it’s time to relax, the pools and the spa beckon. Find your perfect spot at the three-tier Cascades pool or settle into a private cabana at the Terrace Pool. The spa offers standard massages, facials, and hair and nail services as well as hydrotherapy and aquathermal bathing.
WinStar is an hour from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Texas and about 2 hours from Oklahoma City. There are 1,700 rooms in the hotel on site, 100 rooms in the nearby inn accessible by shuttle, and 155 RV sites at the Fun Town RV Park at WinStar.
Connecticut: Mohegan Sun
Despite being the third-smallest U.S. state, Connecticut is surprisingly home to two of the country’s largest casinos. America’s second-largest casino is Mohegan Sun, known for its dining and concert venue. It has more than 350,000 square feet of gaming space, 130,000 square feet of retail, and 375,000 square feet of meeting space. With two casinos, two hotel towers, two spas, two indoor pools, three live performance venues, and 45 restaurants and bars, it’s no wonder that more than 25,000 people walk through its doors every day. It’s also home to the Connecticut Sun, a WNBA franchise.
Because many casinos discourage or ban children, it’s noteworthy that Mohegan Sun not only has facilities and entertainment for them but also offers hourly childcare. Drop children ages two-and-a-half up to 12 years old at Kids Quest to play games, watch a movie, and sing karaoke under staff supervision while parents enjoy the adult casino amenities. There’s also a Cyber Quest arcade for older children.
Mohegan Sun’s architecture is also a standout feature. “All the touches of decor honoring Native history are incredible,” a guest wrote in a Google review, referencing murals and animatronic wolves that howl on the hour. Visitors should look out for design enhancements, such as a 55-foot indoor waterfall and a large indoor planetarium dome with varying celestial projections. Mohegan Sun receives 4.5 stars on Google from more than 44,000 reviews. It’s located in Uncasville, one hour from Bradley International Airport in Hartford, and about 2 hours from Boston.
Connecticut: Foxwoods
Foxwoods Resort Casino is about 15 minutes from Mohegan Sun, making it possible — though a bit ambitious — to visit both in a single day. With 340,000 square feet of gaming space, Foxwoods offers about 3,400 slot machines, 54 poker tables, and 249 table games across five casino areas. It also includes four hotels, two spas, two golf courses, six nightclubs, as well as an escape room, a bowling alley, axe-throwing, and pottery workshops – so no one can claim boredom.
Located in the Native American history-rich town of Mashantucket, Foxwoods is also home to the 308,000-square-foot Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, which explores the history of the Mashantucket Tribal Nation. The resort earns 4.3 stars on Google, based on more than 24,000 reviews. One guest in December 2025 wrote: “There is so much to see and do around every corner … Amazing restaurants for every taste and budget.”
Well placed in New England, Foxwoods is one hour from Bradley International Airport in Hartford, 1.5 hours from Boston, and only 20 minutes from the laid-back town of Mystic, one of the best small towns in the U.S. for a fall escape.
California: Yaamava’ Resort & Casino
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, located in Highland, California, ranks fourth among the largest casinos in America with 7,500 slot machines and 150 table games covering 290,000 square feet of gaming space. It sits on the reservation of the Yuhaaviatam clan San Manuel Nation and is roughly an hour from Palm Springs International Airport and 2 hours from LAX.
In addition to having AAA Five-Diamond status, Yaamava’ has also been voted the best casino outside of Las Vegas. Guests can catch major headliners, take a dip in the third-floor Helix Pool, or unwind at Serrano Spa, which offers services like sound-therapy massages and gold-infused facials. Dining options include Pines Steakhouse, a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recipient, and a USA Today Readers’ Choice winner for casino dining.
Despite its scale, the on-site hotel has only 432 rooms. The casino holds a 2.9-star rating on Tripadvisor from 603 reviews, with crowding frequently cited as a drawback. “Be prepared to wait for machines during peak hours,” a former guest noted in a January 2026 review. Another had a hard time getting in and out: “We were stuck in standstill traffic trying to enter the parking structure and stuck over one hour in parking structure trying to leave,” they wrote.
California: Thunder Valley Casino
Thunder Valley Casino Resort rounds out the top five largest casinos in America, with 270,000 square feet of gaming space. Located in Lincoln, Northern California, the resort has earned a AAA Four-Diamond designation annually since 2011. The property features 3,500 slot and video machines, 90 table games, a 4,500-seat entertainment venue, a seasonal outdoor pool with cabanas, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Take your pick of 20 restaurants and bars on-site, including the cleverly named High Steaks Steakhouse and Dos Coyotes Border Café for Mexican fare. If you don’t want to spend the time or money at a sit-down restaurant, grab a bite at fast-dining options on the property like Fatburger and Panda Express. The spa offers standard treatments like massages and facials alongside amenities such as a eucalyptus steam room, sauna, meditation room, and halotherapy. Operated by the United Auburn Indian Community, the resort includes a 408-room hotel.
Thunder Valley Casino Resort has a 4.5-star rating from 1,752 Tripadvisor reviews. “The new rooms are beautiful and … Love the latest expansions,” a guest wrote in January 2026. The property is about 30 minutes from Sacramento International Airport, 2 hours from Reno, Nevada, and a little over 2 hours from San Francisco.
Methodology
To come up with the list of the largest casinos in America, we referenced casino square footage from the industry-leading independent gaming review and advice platform, Casino.org. We then verified the square footage for each of the five properties and incorporated information from their websites and external sources, such as Tripadvisor, Google Reviews, and Just Luxe.
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Watch Nevada high school state wrestling championships final day: Live stream, schedule, tickets
The Nevada Interscholastic Athletic Association (NIAA) high school state wrestling championships wrap up Saturday in Winnemucca.
Champions will be crowned in Class 2A, 3A, 5A and girls wrestling.
All matches will stream live on the NFHS Network on eight mats. Wrestling begins at 9 a.m. PST on Saturday.
The event will be held at the Winnemucca Events Center. Tickets are $13 for adults and $6 for students.
Here’s a look at the schedule and live stream information. All times PST.
Saturday, Feb. 14
9 a.m.: Consolation semifinals in all classes
1:30 p.m.: Championship finals
What is the NFHS Network?
The NFHS Network covers 27 different regular-season and postseason sports nationwide. NFHS Network costs $13.99 per month or $79.99 per year.
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Coronado boys claim 5A state bowling title — PHOTOS
Coronado boys bowling coach Nicholas Elefantis wasn’t convinced he had a championship-caliber team through the first half of the regular season.
He gained hope midway through the year and became a full believer Friday.
Senior Michael Sims took down six pins in the final frame of the day’s last game and gave the sixth-seeded Cougars a 7-2 (2,382-2,376) victory over No. 3 Shadow Ridge in the 5A state bowling finals at the Orleans Bowling Center.
Following up on last year’s girls title, it was the second consecutive year for Coronado to bring home a crown.
“We lost some seniors after last year,” Elefantis said. “So I actually had doubts until we came back after winter break. We started stringing wins together and bowling together as a team.
“This group dug down deep and found something inside themselves.”
And that success involved knocking off powerhouses Palo Verde and Foothill in the tournament’s first two rounds.
“That’s a tall ask,” Elfantis said.
Sims, captain of the team that included Blake Miller, Yoo Nho Choi and Leo Cappiello, needed only to take down one pin in the 10th after the Mustangs left a pin standing in their half of the frame.
Determined not to put one in the gutter, he took down more than enough pins to seal it.
“Today I just fell back on all the work I had put in,” Sims said. “I knew I could do it no matter what.”
Elefantis said his team got some breaks that contributed to the victory.
“We had a little bit of extra luck today,” he said. “When it comes down to six pins, that’s anybody’s match.”
In 4A competition, Zach Miller, Harry Leppelmeier, Nolan Leppelmeier, Ashton Osbahr and Khalil Kirby teamed to give No. 1L Rancho the state crown with a 9-0 (2,503-2,266) victory over No. 2M Bishop Gorman.
Girls bowling
In the girls 5A title match, top-seeded Shadow Ridge dominated its way to a 9-0 (2,097-1852) victory over No. 3 Desert Oasis.
Jordynn Hernandez, Katrell Cloud-Mixon, Jaiyla Higgins and Tia Breeden took control from the start, quelling their coach’s fears of a fourth consecutive disappointing postseason.
“We’ve been really close the last three years,” Mustangs coach Jeremiah Baron said. “We were up in the finals by 84 pins three years ago, but let it slip sway.”
This time, the team was prepared.
“We talked a lot about how this is a team, and every frame is an opportunity to redeem yourself,” the coach said. “And to know if they miss a shot, just to flush it and move on.”
Baron credited Hernandez for recovering from a rough first round to lead the way Friday.
“She just thought she had to do it all,” Baron said. “We talked, and we got her to relax and just bowl. Today she kicked butt.”
In the 4A championship match, No. 1D Mojave claimed to the title by cruising past No. 2D The Meadows 9-0 (1,837-1,704).
Lindsay Guarano, Mariah McGuigan, Jesenya McGuigan, Sharon Serrano and Chaselynn Carruitero dominated the match from beginning to end for the Rattlers.
Contact Jeff Wollard at jwollard@reviewjournal.com.
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