Travers’ field might be stronger than Derby’s

It is Saratoga’s turn to offer a great array of graded stakes Saturday, headed by the $1 million Travers for 3-year-olds. Rachel Alexandra won’t be in it, but an argument can be made that the seven-horse Travers’ field is stronger than the Kentucky Derby’s.

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West LV community angered by schools hire

In the face of much ridicule, the Clark County School Board voted 5-2 Thursday to hire a former consultant who once advised School Board members on the colors of their brains.

UNLV names Koloskie interim AD

Jerry Koloskie will be in charge of UNLV’s athletic department until at least the spring.

Donny Osmond odds-on favorite

We know Donny Osmond can sing. Can he waltz away with the “Dancing With The Stars” crown?

Mayweather denies ties to rink shooting

Authorities seized two handguns, multiple rounds of ammunition and two bulletproof vests from the Southern Hills home of champion boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. this week as part of an investigation into the Sunday shooting at a roller rink.

Young’s struggles old news

The demise of Vince Young has been in the works for a while, and the downhill slide continues for the Tennessee Titans backup quarterback.

Reinstatement of inspector Maddox detailed

Using state law on public records as leverage, the Las Vegas Review-Journal obtained from Clark County the 46-page arbitration document that reinstated Rick Maddox, the building inspection supervisor who had failed to detect extensive unauthorized remodeling at the Rio hotel.

Silverado whips Chaparral in Class 4A season opener

Led by senior Teran Madu-Jules, Silverado’s rushing attack appeared to be in midseason form Thursday in the first Class 4A high school football game of the season.

Change at QB doesn’t faze Meadows

The Meadows football team seemed poised for a possible Class 2A dynasty after a 46-30 win over Pershing County in last year’s state title game.

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CORRECTIONS

•A Thursday story in the Nevada section about a new federal grant program to aid low-performing schools misstated the amount of money available through the program. It’s $3.5 billion.

Valley immigration divide wide

A town hall meeting on a controversial new partnership between Las Vegas police and federal immigration officials drew a bitterly divided crowd Thursday evening.

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CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Rookie RBs can make difference

It did not take long for the Minnesota Vikings to realize what they had in Adrian Peterson — arguably the best running back in the NFL.

Goodman defends museum

No matter what you think of Oscar Goodman, you’ve got to admit that the Las Vegas mayor is pretty good at being indignant.

Attorney will face new trial

Personal injury attorney Noel Gage joined some 200 friends and associates last year for a victory party after his federal fraud case was dismissed.

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