Four plead no contest in death

GARDNERVILLE — Two Gardnerville men and a teen have pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in the beating death of a man in June.

Nevada insurers back key portions of plan

Health insurers say they mostly agree with the insurance mandates President Barack Obama reeled off in his Wednesday health reform speech to Congress.

Marathon aiming for 25,000 runners

Three months ago, Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon officials made a surprising announcement that the event had secured all lanes in both directions on Las Vegas Boulevard for this December’s race.

Buck public trend, take Ohio State plus points

Rookie quarterbacks are usually a bad bet on the road. In this case, the quarterback in question, Southern California’s Matt Barkley, is a true freshman.

Sports books can offer insight on fringe players

The best part of fantasy football, the draft, is over. You’ve filled your roster, and it’s time to make your picks come to fruition. You have 17 weeks to put all your data crunching and speculation to the test.

As confusion reigns, I shine

One day, probably like five years from now when I finally graduate high school, someone will figure out how to make sense of Nevada athletics.

It’s only cheating when the other team does it

Expect Denny Hamlin to let teammate Kyle Busch pass in the waning laps of Saturday night’s Sprint Cup race if Busch needs a few points to qualify for the championship Chase.

Lawyer files lengthy motion in Roethlisberger civil suit

CARSON CITY — The lawyer for a woman who is accusing Ben Roethlisberger of rape is prepared to ask a Nevada court to compel the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback to name all the women he has had sex with, court documents show.

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Stadium fights could give boxing shot in arm

NEW YORK — Manny Pacquiao stood face-to-face with Miguel Cotto on a makeshift stage set up along the first base line, the wind whipping off the facade of the new Yankee Stadium and sending a chill through thousands of partisan fans.

Trotter, Beavers’ Kristick need no intro

When UNLV tailback Channing Trotter tries to elude Oregon State linebacker Keaton Kristick on Saturday, it might bring back some memories.

Industry strikes out on surfaces

Is there such a thing as two knee jerk reactions equaling a right? I ask this inane question because it appears to be the hope of the California horse racing industry as it grapples with which surface to race on: dirt or synthetics.

Rebels’ runback still resonates

The UNLV-Baylor video from 1999 has become a teaching tool for Rebels cornerbacks coach Mike Bradeson.

‘Tribute’ Joey is making waves

Sandy Hackett, who portrayed Joey Bishop in “The Tribute to Frank, Sammy, Joey and Dean” at the Plaza, is out of the show.

Wegner gets 10 years to life in prison

A 45-year-old woman was sentenced Thursday to 10 years to life in prison for the March 1997 slaying of a 14-month-old baby girl.

Expect to see more work on I-15 (sigh)

Those who believe construction along Interstate 15 is a pain now will cringe at news that it’s only going to get worse.

Status of Amargosa toad to be studied

The Amargosa toad hopped through a bureaucratic hoop Thursday on its marshy path to federal protection. … In response to a petition filed in February 2008 by two conservation groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it will conduct an in-depth status review to determine whether the amphibian warrants protection under the Endangered Species Act.

Game baffles real rock heroes

Carlos Santana is back in Las Vegas this weekend to play his regular gig at the Hard Rock Hotel. And what could be a better way to mark the occasion than a new corporate tie-in?

Belly dancers open their arms

Years ago, a girl from Utah adopted a new name and a new purpose: to bring the world together through belly dancing.

Police: Alcohol led to crash

A single-vehicle accident in the northwest valley Wednesday night involved a rollover, five teens and, according to a Las Vegas police officer, a factor common to many accidents he has seen: alcohol.

West LV school plan put on hold

A discussion on a plan to improve student diversity and performance at six elementary schools in West Las Vegas was delayed Thursday by the Clark County School Board.

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