UFC’s Irvin fails drug test after Silva bout, NAC says

The Nevada Athletic Commission and attorney general filed a complaint against UFC fighter James “The Sandman” Irvin on Tuesday, alleging he tested positive for two unapproved painkillers after his July 19 light heavyweight fight against Anderson Silva.

Bold strokes pave Langer’s path to 51s’ broadcast booth

The old photo, sent in jest, shows ESPN baseball broadcaster Jon Miller listening to an aspiring sportscaster’s audition tape, wearing headphones and falling asleep while lounging on the deck of a cruise ship.

ON TV/RADIO

BASEBALL

Brewers finally feel at home

A 90-mile stretch of Interstate 94 separates Chicago from Milwaukee — and from this week’s four-game series between the Cubs and Brewers, the top two teams in the National League.

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT DEL MAR

Panel backs power plants

CARSON CITY — A governor-appointed panel Tuesday called for energy policy changes that aim to clean up Nevada’s air without jeopardizing the construction of more power plants in the state.

CORRECTION

A story in Tuesday’s Review-Journal about a guilty plea to an attempted murder charge by Nicco Tatum, 19, contained an error. Tatum will not have to testify against two co-defendants, Dresden Williams and Franklin Jackson, according to a June 26 plea agreement.

Doctor licensing board official not recommending sanctions

Though state health inspectors reported in February that a Las Vegas physician reused syringes and vials on multiple patients, the executive director for a physicians’ licensing board said Tuesday that the doctor, Scott Young, should not face serious disciplinary action.

IN BRIEF

drugs, money sought

Licensure bureau filling slots

When the hepatitis C outbreak at a Las Vegas endoscopy center was announced, fingers pointed in all directions, including at the Nevada Bureau of Licensure and Certification.

McCain focuses on energy

SPARKS — Sen. John McCain said Tuesday the United States needs to open up its coastline to oil drilling, build more coal-fired plants and build nuclear power reactors to help wean itself off foreign oil.

Judge Glass clears courtroom quickly

It looked like a jailbreak at the Clark County Courthouse on Tuesday after an earthquake rattled the 15th floor courtroom of O.J. Simpson Judge Jackie Glass.

County checks Harrah’s for safety

The county has launched a probe into whether Harrah’s Entertainment broke safety laws when it did an award-winning redesign of guest rooms at the Flamingo Las Vegas.

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