On weekday mornings, Nevada Sports Net will recap three big headlines of the day in its Morning Download. Read below for today’s topics.
1. Bishop Manogue alum picking up MLB draft steam at Oregon
Cal Scolari, a Bishop Manogue alum, is picking up MLB draft steam during his junior year of college. A 6-foot-4 right-handed pitcher, Scolari spent two seasons at San Diego, redshirting as a freshman before being the West Coast Conference pitcher of the year in 2025. He transferred to Oregon for the 2026 campaign and is 3-0 with a 3.27 ERA in five starts for the Ducks, striking out 34 batters in 22 innings. At San Diego last year, he was 5-3 with a 4.22 ERA in 15 starts. Perfect Game lists Scolari as the No. 117 prospect in this year’s MLB draft, which will be held July 11-14. Scolari was a first-team all-region honoree as a junior at Bishop Manogue after posting a 2.50 ERA in 50.1 innings before missing his senior season following Tommy John surgery.
2. Reno Rodeo inductees seven into its Hall of Fame
The Reno Rodeo Association inducted its 2026 Hall of Fame class last week at the Reno Livestock Events Center. The honorees included PRCA contestants Gerald Roberts and Ty Murray; Reno Rodeo Association Presidents Clint Wells, Jerry and Sherri David; Reno Rodeo clown Leon Coffee, Reno Rodeo Association President; and contributor/sponsor Granite Construction. “The Hall of Fame celebration is one of our most meaningful traditions, bringing together our community to recognize those who have made a lasting impact on the Reno Rodeo,” Reno Rodeo general manager George Combs said in a news release. “The 2026 inductees each have a unique story, but they all share a deep love of rodeo. We were honored in celebrating alongside fans, friends and supporters.”
3. UTEP expects $3.45M revenue-sharing pot in MW debut season
In an open letter to UTEP fans, Miners athletic director Jim Senter acknowledged the school’s football and basketball programs aren’t where the Miners would like to be but said “I believe we have a resource challenge, not a head-coaching issue.” UTEP will join the Mountain West on July 1 and spent $8 million of its $12 million in fundraising this year to cover Conference USA exit fees. With those settled, the Miners are expected to have a revenue-share pool of around $3.45 million for its first season in the MW, which includes $2.3 million from its operating budget to supplement donor contributions. This year, UTEP spent around $1.1 million in revenue sharing.