There are countless stories of people who have pressed their luck in Las Vegas and lost. Kevin Harvick can be counted among the fortunate ones.


BYU slugger KOs Rebels in final second

Brigham Young's best player came through when the Cougars needed him most Saturday. But UNLV was left to wonder why Rafael Araujo was even allowed to be on the court to make the winning layup in BYU's 89-88 victory.

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Bonds' weight gain feasible without drugs To the sports editor: I'm troubled by the March 3 Review-Journal sports section.

Gladiators on roll, but fortified Force coming off big victory
The Las Vegas Gladiators will find out today if Georgia's most recent victory was a signal that the Force is ready to be one of the top teams in the Arena Football League.

WELL-ROUNDED WINKY: Wright's big moment
He's got a suite atop Mandalay Bay overlooking the Strip. His rental car is a high-end Mercedes. He's got his golf clubs and bowling ball and knows the quickest route to all of the nearby movie theaters.

Rebels expect intensity as spring practice kicks off
Spring football practice starts today, but there will be a fall-like atmosphere when UNLV takes the field at 2 p.

BYU slugger KOs Rebels in final second
Brigham Young's best player came through when the Cougars needed him most Saturday. But UNLV was left to wonder why Rafael Araujo was even allowed to be on the court to make the winning layup in BYU's 89-88 victory.

Vose goes distance as UNLV baseball cruises past Manhattan
Left-hander Jake Vose pitched a complete game as UNLV routed Manhattan College 14-1 at Wilson Stadium on Saturday.

JOE HAWK: Ride wasn't always smooth for rookie Riggs
Six years ago, Scott Riggs thought his dream of someday becoming a driver in NASCAR's premier circuit, then known as Winston Cup, was over.

New adventures excite Wallace
Fans of Rusty Wallace can only hope their favorite driver has calmed down for today's Nextel Cup series race.

Lady Rebels win at BYU
PROVO, Utah -- UNLV completed its first season sweep of Brigham Young with a 67-59 victory at the Marriott Center on Saturday.

Veteran Cup drivers welcome changes
Veteran drivers in today's UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 are eager to let their driving skills move to the forefront instead of being overshadowed by pit stop strategies and the more flat-out approach taken by younger drivers.

ROOKIE MISTAKE: Kyle Busch settles for 15th in Busch
The sun is rising on the racing career of 18-year-old Kyle Busch, and even if Saturday won't be remembered as one of his shining moments, it did reveal another clue of the promise to come.

NASCAR WEEKEND: Fortune smiles on Harvick
There are countless stories of people who have pressed their luck in Las Vegas and lost. Kevin Harvick can be counted among the fortunate ones.

STARTING LINEUP
NEXTEL CUP UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 At Las Vegas Motor Speedway Lap Length: 1.5 miles Number of laps: 267 laps Distance: 400 miles Spectator gates open: 7:30 a.

SAM'S TOWN 300 RESULTS
1. (11) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 200, $83,685. 2. (3) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 200, $71,190. 3. (14) David Stremme, Dodge, 200, $49,205.

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK
By Richard Eng Post Time 12:30 p.m. Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $40,000, Claiming $50,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds Hey Ma - It's not secret that Calder imports have done well in SoCal; Machowsky has two entered so be careful.

UNR routs San Jose State, earns top seed in WAC
RENO -- Kirk Snyder had 19 points to lead UNR over San Jose State 74-45 Saturday night and give the Wolf Pack the No. 1 seed in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament.

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