For openers, UFL offers no major glitches

If his son wasn’t a member of the California Redwoods, I might have thought Denzel Washington attended the United Football League’s inaugural game Thursday night to scout talent for a new movie.

Tracks offer Breeders’ Cup insight

I got a lot of feedback for my column last week breaking down where the 14 Breeders’ Cup race winners prepped. The final results were: Santa Anita, five; Europe, five; Belmont, Del Mar, Keeneland and Woodbine, one each.

Legacy focuses on new ‘business’

Some high school football teams might find it difficult to focus after a victory like the one Legacy got last week.

Stewart set for Supercross event at MGM

Supercross riders received a double dose of bad news Thursday: James Stewart is well rested and ready to attack on an all-new Yamaha when the U.S. Open begins tonight at the MGM Grand Garden.

IN BRIEF

BOXING

ON TV/RADIO

BASEBALL

Don’t be quick to jump on Crabtree bandwagon

When first-round draft pick Michael Crabtree finally signed Wednesday with the San Francisco 49ers, the news sent shock waves through the fantasy football community. The add-drop transactions from teams all over the country came fast and furious.

Tebow’s injury makes Gators risky play at Death Valley

Injury reports are not officially issued in college football, but we don’t need one to know the status of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, who suffered his first concussion two weeks ago.

Locomotives ride late surge

It started quietly — with a simple running play off left tackle for 3 yards — and ended that way — with J.P. Losman taking a knee and holding the ball triumphantly in the air.

Wranglers center fights ‘good’ label

Armed with an engaging personality as large as his 6-foot-4-inch, 230-pound frame, Shay Stephenson is used to being the center of attention.

Desert Pines rides balance to rout of Valley

Dalton Leilua threw three touchdown passes, and Desert Pines rushed for 262 yards on the way to a 27-8 win over visiting Valley on Thursday.

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

Police: Jail worker tried to aid inmate

North Las Vegas police Thursday arrested a corrections officer with the North Las Vegas Detention Center on suspicion of an attempt to aid a prisoner escape.

Anti-prostitution codes eyed

She sits at a slot machine beside a walkway, her legs crossed and her shiny black stilettos poking out for passers-by to see.

IN BRIEF

DUI CHARGE

Stoess resigns from state Board of Medical Examiners

CARSON CITY — Former Washoe County Commissioner Jean Stoess said Thursday that she has resigned from the state Board of Medical Examiners at the request of Gov. Jim Gibbons.

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