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Derek Hegna

Derek Hegna

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Derek Hegna is a sports writer based in Las Vegas. The UNLV graduate previously covered the Golden Knights, Raiders, Aces and Rebels for Dice City Sports.

Recent Articles

  • Golden Knights preparing to brave Avalanche as Western Conference Final begins taken at Ball Arena (Vegas Golden Knights). Photo by RJ Forbus-The Sporting Tribune
    Vegas Golden Knights
    / 3 hours ago

    Golden Knights preparing to brave Avalanche as Western Conference Final begins

    By Derek Hegna at Ball Arena

    3 hours ago
  • A’ja Wilson gets season off on the right foot with Player of the Week honors taken in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by Kalin Sipes-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Aces
    / a day ago

    A’ja Wilson gets season off on the right foot with Player of the Week honors

    By Derek Hegna in Las Vegas

    a day ago
  • VGKnow Your Enemy: Colorado Avalanche taken in Las Vegas (Vegas Golden Knights). Photo by RJ Forbus-The Sporting Tribune
    Vegas Golden Knights
    / a day ago

    VGKnow Your Enemy: Colorado Avalanche

    By Derek Hegna in Las Vegas

    a day ago
  • Aces survive furious Dream comeback to push win streak to four taken at State Farm Arena (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by Brett Davis-Imagn Images
    Las Vegas Aces
    / 3 days ago

    Aces survive furious Dream comeback to push win streak to four

    By Derek Hegna at State Farm Arena

    3 days ago
  • With win over Connecticut, Aces bid adieu to cradle of women’s basketball taken at Mohegan Sun Arena (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by David Butler II-Imagn Images
    Las Vegas Aces
    / 5 days ago

    With win over Connecticut, Aces bid adieu to cradle of women’s basketball

    By Derek Hegna at Mohegan Sun Arena

    5 days ago
  • Golden Knights punished severely for Game Six media availability controversy taken in Las Vegas (Vegas Golden Knights). Photo by RJ Forbus-The Sporting Tribune
    Vegas Golden Knights
    / 5 days ago

    Golden Knights punished severely for Game Six media availability controversy

    By Derek Hegna in Las Vegas

    5 days ago
  • Stars come out as Golden Knights clinch Western Conference Final berth taken at Honda Center (Vegas Golden Knights). Photo by Darwin Walker-The Sporting Tribune
    Vegas Golden Knights
    / 6 days ago

    Stars come out as Golden Knights clinch Western Conference Final berth

    By Derek Hegna at Honda Center

    6 days ago
  • Shorthanded Golden Knights hope to advance to Conference Finals taken at Honda Center (Vegas Golden Knights). Photo by Steven Park-The Sporting Tribune
    Vegas Golden Knights
    / 6 days ago

    Shorthanded Golden Knights hope to advance to Conference Finals

    By Derek Hegna at Honda Center

    6 days ago
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TST x Yahoo Sports

  • Yahoo Sports, The Sporting Tribune enter content partnership, expanding regional sports coverage to a global audience taken in Los Angeles (Sports Media)
    Sports Media
    / Oct 22, 2025

    Yahoo Sports, The Sporting Tribune enter content partnership, expanding regional sports coverage to a global audience

    By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

    Oct 22, 2025

TST x Westwood One Sports

  • 'The Sporting Tribune Today' joins Westwood One Sports and will be on the radio in Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii taken in Los Angeles (Sports Media)
    Sports Media
    / Oct 23, 2025

    'The Sporting Tribune Today' joins Westwood One Sports and will be on the radio in Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii

    By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

    Oct 23, 2025

TST x Wooden Award

  • The Sporting Tribune, John R. Wooden Award announce content partnership ahead of 50th anniversary celebration taken in Los Angeles (Wooden Award)
    Wooden Award
    / Nov 14, 2025

    The Sporting Tribune, John R. Wooden Award announce content partnership ahead of 50th anniversary celebration

    By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

    Nov 14, 2025
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The Sporting Tribune Images

  • TST Images: Athletics defeat Angels, 14-6, at Angel Stadium taken at Angel Stadium (Los Angeles Angels). Photo by Jon Bryan - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Angels
    / May 20, 2026

    TST Images: Athletics defeat Angels, 14-6, at Angel Stadium

    By The Sporting Tribune at Angel Stadium

    May 20, 2026
  • TST Images: Chargers off-season practice at The Bolt taken at The Bolt (Los Angeles Chargers). Photo by Ric Tapia - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Chargers
    / May 19, 2026

    TST Images: Chargers off-season practice at The Bolt

    By The Sporting Tribune at The Bolt

    May 19, 2026
  • TST Images: Angels defeat Athletics, 2-1, at Angel Stadium taken at Angel Stadium (Los Angeles Angels). Photo by Paige Creason - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Angels
    / May 19, 2026

    TST Images: Angels defeat Athletics, 2-1, at Angel Stadium

    By The Sporting Tribune at Angel Stadium

    May 19, 2026
  • TST Images: Tempo defeat Sparks, 106-96, in Los Angeles taken at Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles Sparks). Photo by Darwin Walker - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Sparks
    / May 17, 2026

    TST Images: Tempo defeat Sparks, 106-96, in Los Angeles

    By The Sporting Tribune at Crypto.com Arena

    May 17, 2026
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TST Podcast Network

  • TST Today: Lakers Crush the Wizards & A Reality Check at the Ravine taken TST Headquarters (Podcasts). Photo by Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
    Podcasts
    / Apr 1, 2026

    TST Today: Lakers Crush the Wizards & A Reality Check at the Ravine

    By Anwar Stetson TST Headquarters

    Apr 1, 2026
  • TST Today: A Dodgers Opening Weekend Sweep & A New Face in Vegas taken TST Headquarters (Podcasts). Photo by Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
    Podcasts
    / Apr 1, 2026

    TST Today: A Dodgers Opening Weekend Sweep & A New Face in Vegas

    By Anwar Stetson TST Headquarters

    Apr 1, 2026
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TST Los Angeles

  • Eric Lauer addresses Blue Jays comments after joining Dodgers taken at Petco Park (Los Angeles Dodgers). Photo by Fredo Cervantes - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    / May 20, 2026

    Eric Lauer addresses Blue Jays comments after joining Dodgers

    By Fredo Cervantes at Petco Park

    May 20, 2026
  • Despite Scoring Title, Luka Dončić Finishes Fourth in MVP Voting taken in Los Angeles (Los Angeles Lakers). Photo by Jordan Teller - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Lakers
    / May 20, 2026

    Despite Scoring Title, Luka Dončić Finishes Fourth in MVP Voting

    By Carlos Yakimowich in Los Angeles

    May 20, 2026
  • Premier League brings matchday atmosphere to Los Angeles with Cosm watch party taken at Cosm (World Cup)
    World Cup
    / May 20, 2026

    Premier League brings matchday atmosphere to Los Angeles with Cosm watch party

    By The Sporting Tribune at Cosm

    May 20, 2026
  • Dodgers rally late to beat Padres behind Freeman's multi-homer night taken at Petco Park (Los Angeles Dodgers). Photo by Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    / May 20, 2026

    Dodgers rally late to beat Padres behind Freeman's multi-homer night

    By Fredo Cervantes at Petco Park

    May 20, 2026
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TST Las Vegas

  • Golden Knights preparing to brave Avalanche as Western Conference Final begins taken at Ball Arena (Vegas Golden Knights). Photo by RJ Forbus-The Sporting Tribune
    Vegas Golden Knights
    / May 20, 2026

    Golden Knights preparing to brave Avalanche as Western Conference Final begins

    By Derek Hegna at Ball Arena

    May 20, 2026
  • Knights GM McCrimmon has had better days than Tuesday taken in Las Vegas (Vegas Golden Knights). Photo by Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
    Vegas Golden Knights
    / May 19, 2026

    Knights GM McCrimmon has had better days than Tuesday

    By Steve Carp in Las Vegas

    May 19, 2026
  • A’ja Wilson gets season off on the right foot with Player of the Week honors taken in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by Kalin Sipes-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Aces
    / May 19, 2026

    A’ja Wilson gets season off on the right foot with Player of the Week honors

    By Derek Hegna in Las Vegas

    May 19, 2026
  • VGKnow Your Enemy: Colorado Avalanche taken in Las Vegas (Vegas Golden Knights). Photo by RJ Forbus-The Sporting Tribune
    Vegas Golden Knights
    / May 19, 2026

    VGKnow Your Enemy: Colorado Avalanche

    By Derek Hegna in Las Vegas

    May 19, 2026
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TST Hawaii

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    TST San Diego

    • Padres late game error cost them against rival Dodgers taken at Petco Park (San Diego Padres). Photo by Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
      San Diego Padres
      / May 20, 2026

      Padres late game error cost them against rival Dodgers

      By Fernando Ramirez at Petco Park

      May 20, 2026
    • Padres shut out Dodgers behind Michael King’s dominant night taken at Petco Park (San Diego Padres). Photo by Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
      San Diego Padres
      / May 19, 2026

      Padres shut out Dodgers behind Michael King’s dominant night

      By Fernando Ramirez at Petco Park

      May 19, 2026
    • Series Preview: Dodgers open crucial three-game set against Padres taken at Petco Park (Los Angeles Dodgers). Photo by Robert Sloter - The Sporting Tribune
      Los Angeles Dodgers
      / May 18, 2026

      Series Preview: Dodgers open crucial three-game set against Padres

      By David Martinez at Petco Park

      May 18, 2026
    • Gavin Sheets multi-homer game powers Padres to series sweep over Mariners taken at T-Mobile Park (San Diego Padres). Photo by Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
      San Diego Padres
      / May 17, 2026

      Gavin Sheets multi-homer game powers Padres to series sweep over Mariners

      By Brady Charette at T-Mobile Park

      May 17, 2026
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