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LEFTOVERS Running with Kobe not easy

A day in the life of Kobe Bryant can be a hectic experience. The Los Angeles Lakers star is always on the go, whether leading a fast break or zipping through traffic in his $300,000-plus Ferrari.

Robinson among Hall inductees

John Robinson will enter the College Football Hall of Fame for his work as Southern California’s coach.

‘GONDO’ RECALLED WITH TEARS, LAUGHS

As the stories about Glen Gondrezick flowed, the tears followed. There was plenty of laughter, too, which is how Gondrezick probably would have scripted it.

Mayweather return shadows fight

It’s all about Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton this week as the junior welterweight stars prepare to square off in the ring Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden.

Hard Rock back in fight game at Joint

When the Hard Rock hotel moved The Joint to a different location on the property, it wasn’t just about an improved concert experience. The hotel-casino also was getting back in the boxing business.

Thunder cruise to win over Wranglers

Before Game 3 of the Pacific Division Finals at Stockton (Calif.) Arena on Thursday night, the Wranglers hadn’t lost a playoff game this year by more than one goal.

Friesen Fire heads Derby ticket

From 1980 to 1999, the Kentucky Derby favorite lost 20 straight times. In this decade, four favorites have won, including three over the last five years. So the question begs: Who is getting smarter, the handicappers or the horsemen? Both are.

Stewart, Reed vie in last-lap battle for supercross title

The high-flying, dirt-throwing AMA Supercross riders have ended their season at Sam Boyd Stadium the past 19 years, but on Saturday night there’s a rare addition to the sold-out event: drama.

Biden irks the travel industry

For the second time in three months, the travel industry is taking umbrage at comments from the administration of President Barack Obama.

Hatton a shot in the arm for pub

Thanks to a Ricky Hatton-led British invasion, the recession is taking a pounding at the Crown & Anchor Pub.

Steeper wage cuts to be sought by Gibbons

CARSON CITY — On the eve of a critical meeting of the state Economic Forum, Gov. Jim Gibbons said Thursday that he will ask legislators to increase the 6 percent salary reductions he proposed for state employees, teachers and university workers.

Las Vegans show ‘great talent’

“America’s Got Talent” came to Vegas looking for wanna-be-famous people on Wednesday and Thursday.

Cutoff of financing leads to layoffs at Fontainebleau

Contractors on the $3.1 billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas project are laying off workers because the developer has been denied access to part of the $130 million in financing that was going to be used to fund construction, a spokesman for the resort said Thursday.

Bybee asked to clarify views on interrogation

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee has invited federal Judge Jay Bybee to testify about his role in developing legal memos that set a foundation for harsh interrogations of suspected terrorists during the Bush administration.

Harrah’s contractor has proper permits

The general contractor for Harrah’s Las Vegas now has the required building permits, but corporate spokesman Gary Thompson on Thursday did not yet know when halted work will resume in an employee hallway.

City files response to Culinary

In the matter of two ballot measures that supporters want on Las Vegas’ June 2 city elections ballot, it’s time to slow down and think hard, according to a brief filed Thursday by the city.

Reid, Heller reintroduce bill for UNLV growth

WASHINGTON — Nevada would be granted 2,085 acres of federal land near Nellis Air Force Base to establish a North Las Vegas campus for UNLV under a bill that was reintroduced Thursday in Congress.

Simpson’s co-defendants still must pay restitution

The judge who sentenced former football star O.J. Simpson to prison in Nevada told lawyers for several convicted co-defendants who received probation that their clients remain on the hook for restitution to a victim in the case, a court official said.

Hate crime policies under fire

Hate crime and bias policies at Nevada’s colleges will be reviewed and could be rewritten after a controversial draft policy at UNLV was lambasted by the system’s chancellor.

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