Salita positions himself for shot at title

PRIMM — It wasn’t easy, as evidenced by the numerous welts on his face, but Dmitriy Salita took care of business Sunday. Now, he waits.

Ruiz, 51s walk off with another win

Two-year-old R.J. Ruiz swung his little toy bat with abandon in a lively Las Vegas locker room Sunday after the 51s rallied for six runs in the ninth inning to gain their second straight walk-off win at Cashman Field.

IN BRIEF

PRO FOOTBALL

Castroneves caps comeback

INDIANAPOLIS — The tears flowed as soon as Helio Castroneves turned his red-and-white car into Victory Lane, and he got even more emotional when Roger Penske leaned over to give his driver a hug.

Battle-tested bowler

Glen Olson stands at attention for the national anthem on the approach to the bowling lanes at Cashman Center.

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

ON TV/RADIO

BASEBALL

Rainout holds up Cup race

CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR’s longest race of the season spilled into a second day Sunday night when the Coca-Cola 600 was postponed because of rain for the first time in 50 years.

Patrick in hunt, takes third

INDIANAPOLIS — Danica Patrick had a win in the Indianapolis 500 in sight.

Vaccine decisions complex

In 1976, Dr. Mary Guinan was an epidemic intelligence service officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a physician-scientist who believed the country should mobilize for mass inoculations in time to prevent a potential repeat of the 1918 flu pandemic.

IN BRIEF

MISSING MOM, SON

Plane crash cause yet to emerge, investigators say

RENO — Federal investigators said they have not ruled out anything as the cause of a small plane crash in Northern Nevada that killed a decorated Navy pilot and his three daughters.

Two trade insider label

The race for the Ward 3 seat on the Henderson City Council is shaping up as a battle between an insider and an outsider.

Man shot by officer charged

The man shot by Las Vegas police officers after they say he threatened them with a screwdriver Saturday has been identified as Sasa Pudar and charged.

‘Welcome Home’ event to support area veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan

From left, Selwyn Goldberg, Jack Cohen and Ed Kranson, all volunteers from Jewish War Veterans Post 65, are leading the effort to help local veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan by sponsoring the “Welcome Home” event June 5 at the Gold Coast.

School district’s year-round drug testing program blasted

RENO — The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada has criticized a school board’s decision to implement a full calendar-year random drug testing program rather than a seasonal one for high school students who participate in sports and other extracurricular activities.

Clint Holmes joins lineup for Obama

Las Vegas entertainer Clint Holmes has been added to the glitterati lineup for Tuesday’s political fundraiser featuring President Barack Obama.

Memorial Day

The first weekend of summer. Time for picnics and barbecues and trips to the beach.

Air restrictions ordered for Obama visit to Las Vegas

The Federal Aviation Administration is restricting Las Vegas-area air space during President Barack Obama’s visit Tuesday and Wednesday.

(Click here to view Federal Aviation Administration temporary Las Vegas area flight restrictions.)

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