Sanford must change his recruiting philosophy

If there were a judge and jury of 12 impartial souls not aware UNLV football exists — I could find 12 on my block — the verdict could be read following opening arguments.

Lunch fit for an Olympian

President Bush hosted U.S. Olympians at a White House pep rally Monday before the athletes head off to Beijing for the Aug. 8-24 Summer Games.

Right place, right time

If anyone has any doubt whether Antonio Margarito belongs in Saturday’s megafight with Miguel Cotto, go back and watch Margarito’s last fight.

Chavez, 51s top River Cats

Angel Chavez’s RBI single in the seventh inning snapped a 4-4 tie Monday night as the 51s beat the Sacramento River Cats 5-4 in a Pacific Coast League game in Sacramento, Calif.

Rebels projected last again

UNLV’s dream is to blow up the low expectations, to play so well that no right-thinking media member — yes, they exist — would even consider placing the Rebels at the bottom of the Mountain West Conference poll the following season.

ON TV/RADIO

BASEBALL

Jackson’s next step uncertain

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is apparently out of police custody, but it still could be some time before it’s known how long he will be out of mixed martial arts action.

IN BRIEF

EAST FREMONT STREET HOTEL

I-15 traffic keeps on rolling

A second series of closures and lane reductions on Interstate 15 north of the Spaghetti Bowl resulted in some minor congestion issues, but traffic officials were pleased once again by the construction-zone commute.

County probing possible missing marriage fees

A Clark County employee has been placed on leave while officials investigate whether money has been mishandled or stolen at the Marriage License Bureau in downtown Las Vegas.

WYNN RELISHES ANOTHER ENCORE

“Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” is a popular song from the Broadway musical “Spamalot,” which recently ended its 14-month run at Wynn Las Vegas.

Illegal dump site rediscovered

Trucks hauling bathtub-size chunks of concrete and asphalt arrived at the dirt road near Sagebrush Ranch under the cover of darkness.

Jury finds man guilty in slayings

The San Francisco man accused of killing a Kansas City, Mo., rapper and his friend was found guilty Monday of murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Road work forces delay in new school opening

A new North Las Vegas school won’t be ready for the Aug. 25 start of classes because of road work delays, Clark County School District officials said Monday.

State Republican Party sued

CARSON CITY — Nevada Republican dissidents, led by Reno dentist Wayne Terhune, charged Monday that state party leaders will break a state law if they appoint delegates to the National Republican Convention.

Former commissioner’s trial postponed

The trial of former Clark County Commissioner Lynette Boggs probably will be postponed from next week to Jan. 26.

BLM: Horse deaths natural

Nitrate poisoning that killed 71 wild horses last year on the Tonopah Test Range probably came from natural sources and not de-icing fluids used at a military airfield, concluded a controversial study released Monday by the Bureau of Land Management.

Soldier’s husband held in wife’s stabbing, rape

EL PASO, Texas — A Fort Bliss soldier’s husband kicked her in the face, stabbed her and raped her before abducting her from her off-post apartment last week and taking her to Las Vegas, police said Monday.

Libertine Club told to close

A judge ordered a club that caters to Las Vegas’ fetish community to close its doors Monday because it doesn’t have the proper licenses to operate.

Ex-medical board official pleads guilty to embezzling

CARSON CITY — The former deputy director of the Nevada Board of Osteopathic Medicine pleaded guilty Monday in Las Vegas to felony charges in the embezzlement of more than $60,000 in board funds.

Register by today for primary

Residents have until 9 p.m. today to register to vote in the Aug. 12 primary election.

Heller challenger reports fundraising total of $3,196

CARSON CITY — A Sparks pawn shop manager who is challenging Rep. Dean Heller in the Republican primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat has filed a statement that he has raised $3,196 in contributions.

Seeking energy independence

When folks in Washington want to find out what’s on the mind of the American people, they tune in to CNN or Fox News and listen to the best of the Washington talking heads. Not me. I have breakfast at my favorite diner in Eufaula, my hometown in Oklahoma.

Benefits planning

Officials at the Social Security Administration this week proudly unveiled a new tool to help people plan for their retirement. Go to the Social Security Web site and just a few clicks and a bit of personal information will produce a quick estimate of your future benefits.

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