Cheats stay ahead of game

So Andre Agassi was a meth head. Gotta admit I didn’t see that one coming.

Agassi hurt by Navratilova likening him to Clemens

NEW YORK — Andre Agassi responded to criticism of his crystal meth use with a plea for compassion, telling “60 Minutes” he needed help when he took the drug while depressed in 1997.

M Resort told to reinstate two fired security workers

The M Resort in Henderson must reinstate two fired security workers and pay them wages going back to December, a federal administrative law judge ruled. The termination of four other security guards during the same period, however, did not violate the National Labor Relations Act, the judge said.

Claims for credit weighed

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid has taken credit for a stimulus provision that he claims saved more than 30,000 hospitality jobs at one Nevada company.

Skateboard star has cause

The Wynn stages a big event that has slipped under the radar but features Tony Hawk, a punk show by Rancid, plus appearances by Andre Agassi, a UFC crew (Chuck Liddell, Frank Mir and Gray Maynard), plus the oft-naked Holly Madison and Aubrey O’Day, skateboarding and BMX icons from Bucky Lasek to Matt Hoffman, and actor Erik Estrada.

Kansas, Kentucky pace hoops picks

It was a long summer for Rick Pitino, who revealed an extramarital sexual encounter and an extortion attempt against him. The Louisville basketball coach was publicly embarrassed, to say the least.

Hobby sprouts into livelihood

It took just a matter of seconds for Brett Rogers to realize what his stunning destruction of Andrei Arlovski would mean for him and his family.

ON TV/RADIO

BASKETBALL

Jackson gaining yards, perspective

ST. LOUIS — Posting on his Twitter account, SJ39, on Sunday night, Steven Jackson said aches and pains from a big day against the Detroit Lions were “starting to get to me.”

Irritable Anthony anxious to resume senior season

After the graduation of standout Casey Flair last spring, this season was set up perfectly for senior Rodelin Anthony to be UNLV’s third wide receiver.

IN BRIEF

BASEBALL

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT OAK TREE AT SANTA ANITA

Durango relishes turnaround

By this time last year, Durango’s football equipment was carefully packed away as the Trailblazers tried to wipe away memories of a dismal season.

Strong Euro entries spice up Breeders’ Cup

The two-day Breeders’ Cup bills itself as the World Championships, and this year the two-day event finally might be recognized for living up to its name. Last year, the Euros won five and placed in five of the 14 races. This year they have a good chance to do even better.

Expect shootout in Philly

Anticipation is high for a Sunday night shootout in Philadelphia, where the Eagles’ Donovan McNabb and the Dallas Cowboys’ Tony Romo will duel for the NFC East lead.

‘Country boy’ a city star

Kody Lostroh would never vacation in Las Vegas. And he wouldn’t be here now if it weren’t for the Professional Bull Riders World Finals and paychecks with several zeros.

Lone Wrangler shows punch

With the Wranglers playing sluggishly midway through the first period Thursday, left wing Kyle Hagel tried to kick-start his team by fighting a man four inches taller and 30 pounds heavier in Bakersfield’s 6-foot-4-inch, 234-pound left wing Erick Lizon.

IN BRIEF

INITIALLY PRONOUNCED DEAD

Candidate vows vote by state on health care

Senate candidate Danny Tarkanian will launch an initiative to ensure Nevadans get a vote if the state ever faces a choice of opting in or out of a proposed federal health insurance program.

Teams train to thwart terror

The skyline of “Gotham City” appeared in stark contrast Thursday to chiseled mountains and desolate valleys that surround this mock Mojave Desert town.

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