Johnson energizes opening-night practice for UNLV basketball

Derrick Jasper, Anthony Marshall and an impressive group of newcomers debuted tonight as UNLV opened the basketball season with a late-night practice at the Thomas & Mack Center. … An estimated crowd of 4,500 was greeted by an old favorite — Larry Johnson, arguably the greatest player in Rebels history. … UNLV coach Lon Kruger tipped off the event by introducing Johnson, who received a loud ovation before addressing the fans.


Slideshow from practice

ON TV/RADIO

BASEBALL

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

Lakers have ingredients to go over 62-win total

By early December, you can bet Kobe Bryant will be asked about the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances of winning 70 games. It’s a question that needs not be asked until February or March, if it’s an issue at all.

Artest agreeable so far

Whether Ron Artest liked it or not, he had no trouble finding the spotlight in garden-variety NBA markets such as Indianapolis and Sacramento.

Kaui, Gators win region title

When a weekend duffer bounces an eagle into the cup from 110 yards away, that person is best described as extremely lucky.

State of Rebels’ program irritates longtime backers

When UNLV honors its 1984 football team Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium, fans might want to take a good, long look. The way things are going for the Rebels, who knows when such success will be repeated.

Champions Week boon for local fans

The biggest stars in NASCAR will spend the first week of December in Las Vegas, and you can see them in a unique atmosphere.

Alternate Bob Heintz makes the most of his opportunity

Bob Heintz learned he’d be playing in the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open only hours before he teed off Thursday at TPC Summerlin. … The 39-year-old journeyman got into the field as an alternate when James Nitties withdrew with a neck injury. … Heintz made a grand entrance, carding eight birdies in a first-round 8-under-par 63 that left him one shot behind leaders Tom Pernice Jr., Troy Matteson and Spencer Levin. Three-time event winner Jim Furyk and Bonanza High School product Scott Piercy each carded 64s.

IN BRIEF

BASKETBALL

Title on line for Wildcats, Pioneers

When the bottom four teams in your league are a combined 0-16 entering league play, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what the best matchups are going to be.

Rebels’ revisions have Kruger intrigued

Three senior leaders are gone, junior guard Tre’Von Willis returns, and UNLV’s basketball team officially begins a transformation when practice opens tonight.

Basic rips Green Valley in Henderson Bowl

Basic forced four turnovers and returned two interceptions for touchdowns on the way to a 41-14 road win over Green Valley on Thursday night.

Disappointing Tomlinson could finally produce

Every year seems to generate a few major disappointments with players who are drafted early and don’t produce either because of a new offensive system, injuries or just an overall bad team vibe where nothing clicks.

Relaxed and logo free, Moore’s style a big hit

The kicks. Had to love them. They were silver and shaped in a way Ryan Moore could have played both 18 holes and a few hours of pickup basketball with no issues. It’s as if Fukijama went to work for Puma.

Wranglers rebuilt for speed

The Wranglers will not be a finished product tonight in their first regular-season game under new coach Ryan Mougenel at Orleans Arena.

Patrol questions watch list suspect

Nevada Highway Patrol troopers last week questioned then released a person identified as a “possible terrorist” on the government’s watch list, a spokesman for the agency said Thursday.

Yearwood exacts her recompense

Country husband-wife duo Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood have this deal.

Teens injured in after-school attack

Three teenage brothers were attacked while walking home from Rancho High School on Thursday afternoon.

Men plead not guilty in shooting death

Two men accused of gunning down a rival gang member pleaded not guilty Thursday in District Court to charges of murder with a deadly weapon.

State’s mayors to discuss home rule, other issues

The Nevada League of Cities will host a panel of mayors talking about local government issues including home rule, consolidation of services and budget challenges.

Intruder fatally shot at LV home

An intruder was shot dead by a resident in a northwest valley home Thursday night.

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