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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

  • Pleasant surprise for Aces officially selected to play in FIBA World Cup taken in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by Paige Kuwata-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Aces
    / an hour ago

    Pleasant surprise for Aces officially selected to play in FIBA World Cup

    By Derek Hegna in Las Vegas

    an hour ago
  • Raiders hoping for improved preseason performance against Texans taken at Reliant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders). Photo by RJ Forbus-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Raiders
    / 5 hours ago

    Raiders hoping for improved preseason performance against Texans

    By Derek Hegna at Reliant Stadium

    5 hours ago
  • Young Raiders embracing prime opportunity when training camp heads to Houston taken at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center (Las Vegas Raiders). Photo by DJ Cabanlong-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Raiders
    / 3 days ago

    Young Raiders embracing prime opportunity when training camp heads to Houston

    By Derek Hegna at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center

    3 days ago
  • Raiders seeking improvement through intense day of training camp taken at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center (Las Vegas Raiders). Photo by RJ Forbus-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Raiders
    / 4 days ago

    Raiders seeking improvement through intense day of training camp

    By Derek Hegna at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center

    4 days ago
  • Aces come away from battle against title favorite Lynx with teachable moments taken at Michelob ULTRA Arena (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by RJ Forbus-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Aces
    / 5 days ago

    Aces come away from battle against title favorite Lynx with teachable moments

    By Derek Hegna at Michelob ULTRA Arena

    5 days ago
  • Raiders get first dose of lessons after coming up short in preseason opener against Arizona taken at Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders). Photo by DJ Cabanlong-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Raiders
    / 7 days ago

    Raiders get first dose of lessons after coming up short in preseason opener against Arizona

    By Derek Hegna at Allegiant Stadium

    7 days ago
  • Raiders get opportunity to prove their mettle in preseason opener against Cardinals taken at Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders). Photo by Kalin Sipes-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Raiders
    / August 12, 2026

    Raiders get opportunity to prove their mettle in preseason opener against Cardinals

    By Derek Hegna at Allegiant Stadium

    August 12, 2026
  • Raiders expressing excitement as preseason opener arrives taken at Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders). Photo by Kalin Sipes-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Raiders
    / August 12, 2026

    Raiders expressing excitement as preseason opener arrives

    By Derek Hegna at Allegiant Stadium

    August 12, 2026
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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: UCLA Football Media Day taken at Pavilion Club in Pauley Pavilion (UCLA). Photo by Dakota Gray - The Sporting Tribune
    UCLA
    / Aug 20, 2026

    TST Images: UCLA Football Media Day

    By The Sporting Tribune at Pavilion Club in Pauley Pavilion

    Aug 20, 2026
  • TST Images: USC Football Practice at Howard Jones Field taken at Howard Jones Field (USC). Photo by Dakota Gray - The Sporting Tribune
    USC
    / Aug 20, 2026

    TST Images: USC Football Practice at Howard Jones Field

    By The Sporting Tribune at Howard Jones Field

    Aug 20, 2026
  • TST Images: Galaxy beat Earthquakes, 1-0, at Dignity Health Sports Park taken at Dignity Health Sports Park (LA Galaxy). Photo by John Panganiban-The Sporting Tribune
    LA Galaxy
    / Aug 20, 2026

    TST Images: Galaxy beat Earthquakes, 1-0, at Dignity Health Sports Park

    By The Sporting Tribune at Dignity Health Sports Park

    Aug 20, 2026
  • TST Images: USC Football Practice at Howard Jones Field taken at Howard Jones Field (USC). Photo by Dakota Gray - The Sporting Tribune
    USC
    / Aug 18, 2026

    TST Images: USC Football Practice at Howard Jones Field

    By The Sporting Tribune at Howard Jones Field

    Aug 18, 2026
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TST Los Angeles

  • Pawn Shop looks to become Los Angeles’ clubhouse for sports fans as football season arrives taken in Los Angeles (lifestyle)
    lifestyle
    / Aug 20, 2026

    Pawn Shop looks to become Los Angeles’ clubhouse for sports fans as football season arrives

    By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

    Aug 20, 2026
  • Sparks start four-game home stand against Dream taken at Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles Sparks). Photo by Brett Davis-Imagn Images
    Los Angeles Sparks
    / Aug 20, 2026

    Sparks start four-game home stand against Dream

    By Rey Moralde at Crypto.com Arena

    Aug 20, 2026
  • TST Images: UCLA Football Media Day taken at Pavilion Club in Pauley Pavilion (UCLA). Photo by Dakota Gray - The Sporting Tribune
    UCLA
    / Aug 20, 2026

    TST Images: UCLA Football Media Day

    By The Sporting Tribune at Pavilion Club in Pauley Pavilion

    Aug 20, 2026
  • Rams bringing an LA-style tailgate — and a floating football field — to Melbourne for historic NFL game taken in Melbourne (Los Angeles Rams). Photo by Los Angeles Rams
    Los Angeles Rams
    / Aug 20, 2026

    Rams bringing an LA-style tailgate — and a floating football field — to Melbourne for historic NFL game

    By The Sporting Tribune in Melbourne

    Aug 20, 2026
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TST Las Vegas

  • Pleasant surprise for Aces officially selected to play in FIBA World Cup taken in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by Paige Kuwata-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Aces
    / Aug 20, 2026

    Pleasant surprise for Aces officially selected to play in FIBA World Cup

    By Derek Hegna in Las Vegas

    Aug 20, 2026
  • Raiders hoping for improved preseason performance against Texans taken at Reliant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders). Photo by RJ Forbus-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Raiders
    / Aug 20, 2026

    Raiders hoping for improved preseason performance against Texans

    By Derek Hegna at Reliant Stadium

    Aug 20, 2026
  • Aces defensive frailties exposed by Dream in second straight defeat taken at Michelob ULTRA Arena (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Aces
    / Aug 19, 2026

    Aces defensive frailties exposed by Dream in second straight defeat

    By Arion Armeniakos at Michelob ULTRA Arena

    Aug 19, 2026
  • TST Images: Dream defeat the Aces, 97-82, at Michelob ULTRA Arena taken at Michelob ULTRA Arena (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Aces
    / Aug 18, 2026

    TST Images: Dream defeat the Aces, 97-82, at Michelob ULTRA Arena

    By The Sporting Tribune at Michelob ULTRA Arena

    Aug 18, 2026
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TST San Diego

  • SDFC axed in Portland, cut down 3-1 by Timbers taken at Providence Park (San Diego FC). Photo by Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
    San Diego FC
    / Aug 20, 2026

    SDFC axed in Portland, cut down 3-1 by Timbers

    By Angel Rodriguez at Providence Park

    Aug 20, 2026
  • Padres can’t come up with support for King again, drop series finale at Mets taken at Citi Field (San Diego Padres). Photo by Gregory Fisher - Imagn Images
    San Diego Padres
    / Aug 19, 2026

    Padres can’t come up with support for King again, drop series finale at Mets

    By Eric Evelhoch at Citi Field

    Aug 19, 2026
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. plays superhero, powers Padres past Mets taken at Citi Field (San Diego Padres). Photo by Brad Penner-Imagn Images
    San Diego Padres
    / Aug 19, 2026

    Fernando Tatis Jr. plays superhero, powers Padres past Mets

    By Brady Charette at Citi Field

    Aug 19, 2026
  • Carson Benge's arm the difference-maker in Mets' 2-1 win over Padres taken at Citi Field (San Diego Padres). Photo by Brad Penner-Imagn
    San Diego Padres
    / Aug 18, 2026

    Carson Benge's arm the difference-maker in Mets' 2-1 win over Padres

    By Brady Charette at Citi Field

    Aug 18, 2026
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