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Progress passes by Cubbies

Pity the Chicago Cubs and their fans, who haven’t been able to celebrate a World Series title since 1908.

Hot shooting lifts No. 2 Blue Devils

DURHAM, N.C. — It took a while, but Gerald Henderson and No. 2 Duke finally starting shooting well enough to impress even J.J. Redick.

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COLLEGES

Bowling’s best to be honored

The coronation of the greatest bowler of all time will highlight the Professional Bowlers Association’s 50th anniversary celebration this week in Las Vegas during the Tournament of Champions at Red Rock.

Rebels expect a hostile BYU crowd tonight

PROVO, Utah — A hostile atmosphere awaits UNLV tonight. The Rebels’ rivalry with Brigham Young has turned bitter — especially between the fans — in recent years, so the players are bracing for a rude reception.

Fascinated from afar, locals feel good vibes

The image, regardless of political preference, of the first black man to take the oath for the nation’s highest office struck those with local sports ties as Tuesday’s enduring image.

Armstrong’s inspiration trumps innuendo

The message surrounding Lance Armstrong has always been more important than the suspicion. The objective has rightly always carried more weight than the gossip.

Diamant fuels Gaels’ rout over Bengals

With two minutes left in Tuesday’s game at Bonanza, Dannielle Diamant fired a ball of tape at a trash can at the end of Bishop Gorman’s bench — and missed badly.

IN BRIEF

MAN OUTSIDE OF CROSSWALK

Nevadans watch history

WASHINGTON — Rachel Peck might be only 3 years old, but she knew where she was going on the train Tuesday with her daddy.

LV distractions tinge event

Dana Parpart, bless her heart, stopped playing her slot machine at Planet Hollywood Resort when the Rev. Rick Warren delivered the invocation at the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

Utah lawsuit targets Apex

A lawsuit filed in Utah attempts to link a local industrial park to a fraud scheme, alleging that those behind the Apex Industrial Park, including some of Southern Nevada’s business and political leaders, took tainted money and profited from a real estate deal that was bound to fail.

Sign dancers hope for change

The immigrant danced on a dirty street corner Tuesday while Barack Obama made history.

Aliante interchange delayed

This week readers want to know when the Las Vegas Beltway’s interchange with Aliante Parkway is going to be finished and how to correct an Internet map Web site. Also, the Road Warrior offers a refresher on the HOV rules.

Police: Dad admits chaining daughter to bed

Robert Blue was frank with police officers when they confronted him at his home last week to determine whether his 15-year-old daughter was being restrained against her will.

Democrats rake in funds ahead of 2010 election

Two Democrats who are contemplating gubernatorial runs in 2010 have around $1 million each in the bank for their campaigns, while potential Republican contenders, including incumbent Gov. Jim Gibbons, showed lagging fundraising in campaign finance reports filed last week with the secretary of state’s office.

Boggs to pay $2,000 fine in residency case

In the end, former Clark County Commissioner Lynette Boggs’ criminal case was quietly resolved. There was no drawn-out trial, no jail time.

‘If Obama can do it, then we can do anything’

West Preparatory Institute teacher Kimberly McGee always keeps inspirational messages and the deeds of history-makers in front of her students.

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