Cassel not too big for his britches

Matt Cassel could not beat out Matt Leinart in a quarterback competition in the spring of 2003, but he never complained about having to sit behind Carson Palmer and Leinart as they won Heisman trophies at Southern California.

Poor shooting, turnovers cost Lady Rebels

The UNLV women’s basketball team struggled with shooting and turnovers, leading to a 67-50 loss to Utah on Saturday in a Mountain West Conference game in Salt Lake City.

IN BRIEF

BASEBALL

Wranglers generate no power

Using their three-game series with Victoria as a barometer, the Wranglers still have far to go to regain their championship form of last season.

Flores wins fight for pocket change

Unbeaten cruiserweight BJ Flores fought what amounted to a workout Friday at the Plaza, and he got paid like it.

ON TV/RADIO

BASKETBALL

Utes fizzle after torrid start

Handling success, particularly on the road, is a critical element in the development of a young team.

Youthful bowler unfazed

Ryan “Rhino” Page was last year’s top rookie in the Professional Bowlers Association, and the 24-year-old still is enjoying the euphoria of competing against the world’s best.

Willis resuscitates Rebels

Something had to change, and UNLV sophomore Tre’Von Willis was quick to make it happen.

Other mayors oppose Goodman’s call for debate on brothels

RENO — Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman’s call for open debate on a proposal to legalize prostitution in Nevada’s largest cities isn’t shared by his counterparts in Northern Nevada.

Reporters’ Notebook

WE ALL KNOW CAPT. CHESLEY “SULLY” SULLENBERGER as the pilot who safely landed a crippled US Airways jetliner in the Hudson River, saving all 155 people on board.

Neon This Week

You could forgive The Wanteds for not living up to their name all that much. It’s not their fault.

Senate bill reverses high court ruling

WASHINGTON — The Senate last week passed a wage discrimination bill that would make it easier for workers to sue their bosses after learning they were paid less than colleagues.

Water outlook called dim

RENO — Experts offered a grim water outlook for Nevada and California on Friday, saying farmers can again expect to receive less water than normal this year because of a drought.

Critics blast chancellor for comments in address

Conservatives on Friday lashed out at higher education system Chancellor Jim Rogers over comments he made during his State of the System address.

Miss Indiana takes Miss America crown

Wearing a white lacy gown that made her look more like a bride than a beauty pageant contestant, Miss Indiana Katie Stam, 22, was crowned Miss America in a two-hour finale at the Planet Hollywood Theatre for the Performing Arts Saturday night.

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