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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

  • Raiders prepare for massive early season game in battle of unbeatens taken at Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders). Photo by Kalin Sipes-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Raiders
    / 9 hours ago

    Raiders prepare for massive early season game in battle of unbeatens

    By Derek Hegna at Allegiant Stadium

    9 hours ago
  • Jackson Arnold wills UNLV to statement win despite dramatic second half taken at Allegiant Stadium (UNLV Rebels). Photo by RJ Forbus-The Sporting Tribune
    UNLV Rebels
    / a day ago

    Jackson Arnold wills UNLV to statement win despite dramatic second half

    By Derek Hegna at Allegiant Stadium

    a day ago
  • Still from Day One: William Karlsson staying in Vegas taken in Las Vegas (Vegas Golden Knights). Photo by Darwin Walker-The Sporting Tribune
    Vegas Golden Knights
    / 4 days ago

    Still from Day One: William Karlsson staying in Vegas

    By Derek Hegna in Las Vegas

    4 days ago
  • The Raiders’ defensive philosophy is about to be put to the ultimate test taken at Intermountain Health Performance Center (Las Vegas Raiders). Photo by Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
    Las Vegas Raiders
    / 4 days ago

    The Raiders’ defensive philosophy is about to be put to the ultimate test

    By Derek Hegna at Intermountain Health Performance Center

    4 days ago
  • Jackson Arnold rewarded for best performance of young UNLV career taken in Las Vegas (UNLV Rebels). Photo by Lucas Peltier-UNLV Athletics
    UNLV Rebels
    / 5 days ago

    Jackson Arnold rewarded for best performance of young UNLV career

    By Derek Hegna in Las Vegas

    5 days ago
  • A’ja Wilson begins playoffs in dominant fashion as Aces take Game One taken at Michelob ULTRA Arena (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Aces
    / 7 days ago

    A’ja Wilson begins playoffs in dominant fashion as Aces take Game One

    By Derek Hegna at Michelob ULTRA Arena

    7 days ago
  • Why the Aces will (and will not) win the 2026 WNBA championship taken in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by DJ Cabanlong-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Aces
    / September 26, 2026

    Why the Aces will (and will not) win the 2026 WNBA championship

    By Derek Hegna in Las Vegas

    September 26, 2026
  • UNLV wakes up in second half, pulls away from Akron in commanding win taken at InfoCision Stadium (UNLV). Photo by Lucas Peltier-UNLV Athletics
    UNLV
    / September 26, 2026

    UNLV wakes up in second half, pulls away from Akron in commanding win

    By Derek Hegna at InfoCision Stadium

    September 26, 2026
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TST x SportsGrid

  • The Sporting Tribune Today joins SportsGrid’s weekday lineup, expanding reach to a national audience on TV and radio taken in New York (Sports Media)
    Sports Media
    / Aug 26, 2026

    The Sporting Tribune Today joins SportsGrid’s weekday lineup, expanding reach to a national audience on TV and radio

    By The Sporting Tribune in New York

    Aug 26, 2026

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
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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: SDSU defeat TXST 31-29, at Snapdragon Stadium taken Snapdragon Stadium (SDSU Aztecs). Photo by Aaron Brenner – The Sporting Tribune
    SDSU Aztecs
    / Oct 4, 2026

    TST Images: SDSU defeat TXST 31-29, at Snapdragon Stadium

    By The Sporting Tribune Snapdragon Stadium

    Oct 4, 2026
  • TST Images: Coachella Valley Firebirds defeat Ontario Reign, 6-2, at Toyota Arena taken at Toyota Arena (Ontario Reign). Photo by Richard Rico - The Sporting Tribune
    Ontario Reign
    / Oct 4, 2026

    TST Images: Coachella Valley Firebirds defeat Ontario Reign, 6-2, at Toyota Arena

    By The Sporting Tribune at Toyota Arena

    Oct 4, 2026
  • TST Images: USC defeat Washingtion, 25-21, in Los Angeles taken at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (USC Trojans). Photo by Nico Alba - The Sporting Tribune
    USC Trojans
    / Oct 4, 2026

    TST Images: USC defeat Washingtion, 25-21, in Los Angeles

    By The Sporting Tribune at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

    Oct 4, 2026
  • TST Images: UNLV defeats Cal, 39-31, at Allegiant Stadium taken at Allegiant Stadium (UNLV). Photo by RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
    UNLV
    / Oct 3, 2026

    TST Images: UNLV defeats Cal, 39-31, at Allegiant Stadium

    By The Sporting Tribune at Allegiant Stadium

    Oct 3, 2026
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TST Los Angeles

  • Kings' comeback falls short as Sharks prevail in overtime taken at SAP Center (Los Angeles Kings). Photo by Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
    Los Angeles Kings
    / Oct 4, 2026

    Kings' comeback falls short as Sharks prevail in overtime

    By Brady Charette at SAP Center

    Oct 4, 2026
  • Ontario Reign drop home opener to Coachella Valley Firebirds taken at Toyota Arena (Ontario Reign). Photo by Ontario Reign
    Ontario Reign
    / Oct 4, 2026

    Ontario Reign drop home opener to Coachella Valley Firebirds

    By Sabrina McClain at Toyota Arena

    Oct 4, 2026
  • Trojan defense helps USC escape thriller over Washington taken at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (USC). Photo by Nico Alba - The Sporting Tribune
    USC
    / Oct 4, 2026

    Trojan defense helps USC escape thriller over Washington

    By Holdenn Graff at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

    Oct 4, 2026
  • TST Images: USC defeat Washingtion, 25-21, in Los Angeles taken at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (USC Trojans). Photo by Nico Alba - The Sporting Tribune
    USC Trojans
    / Oct 4, 2026

    TST Images: USC defeat Washingtion, 25-21, in Los Angeles

    By The Sporting Tribune at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

    Oct 4, 2026
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TST Las Vegas

  • Raiders prepare for massive early season game in battle of unbeatens taken at Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders). Photo by Kalin Sipes-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Raiders
    / Oct 4, 2026

    Raiders prepare for massive early season game in battle of unbeatens

    By Derek Hegna at Allegiant Stadium

    Oct 4, 2026
  • Jackson Arnold wills UNLV to statement win despite dramatic second half taken at Allegiant Stadium (UNLV Rebels). Photo by RJ Forbus-The Sporting Tribune
    UNLV Rebels
    / Oct 3, 2026

    Jackson Arnold wills UNLV to statement win despite dramatic second half

    By Derek Hegna at Allegiant Stadium

    Oct 3, 2026
  • Rebels beat Cal in battle of big plays taken At Allegiant Stadium (UNLV). Photo by RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
    UNLV
    / Oct 3, 2026

    Rebels beat Cal in battle of big plays

    By Steve Carp At Allegiant Stadium

    Oct 3, 2026
  • TST Images: UNLV defeats Cal, 39-31, at Allegiant Stadium taken at Allegiant Stadium (UNLV). Photo by RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
    UNLV
    / Oct 3, 2026

    TST Images: UNLV defeats Cal, 39-31, at Allegiant Stadium

    By The Sporting Tribune at Allegiant Stadium

    Oct 3, 2026
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