Utah stands in TCU’s way

FORT WORTH, Texas — Before fourth-ranked Texas Christian can start thinking about a national title, there is that trophy Utah currently has — the one kept from the Horned Frogs last season in heartbreaking fashion.

What is the responsibility of the HOA in maintaining landscaping?

Q: In our single-family gated-community, the builder installed a 10-foot strip of frontage landscaping on the private property of each home consisting of plants, trees, grass, decomposed granite and irrigation system for the same area. Our covenants, conditions and restrictions address the landscaping installed in the front yards of lots as part of the initial construction of this community. It defines installed landscaping as the “landscaping, together with related irrigation equipment and systems serving such landscaping…” Then it states: “Maintenance and repair of installed landscaping shall be the responsibility of the association, and the costs of such maintenance shall be common expenses…”

GLVAR reports increases in sales

Housing statistics released Nov. 9 by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors show another monthly increase in home sales and prices.

Sun City Mesquite to host event

Party 4 Life will hold a fundraising event today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to bring together those affected by cancer. The focus is to celebrate anyone who has battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and empower all to fight back against the disease.

Experience Summerlin extended to year’s end

Due to the popularity of Experience Summerlin, the promotion has been extended through December according to Nikkole Liesse, marketing director for The Howard Hughes Corp., developer of Summerlin. Valley residents are encouraged to visit experiencesummerlin.com to get more information on the promotion, see a full calendar of community events and learn how they can enter to win one of five $500 holiday shopping sprees.

One of two owners want to sell

Q: I am a co-owner of a condo purchased in 2006. I am interested in moving back to Southern California and my roommate says no to selling and moving. How do I go about getting my name off of the property and moving on? We currently owe about $60,000 more than the unit is appraised at and I want to know if the mortgage company would approve of me turning the ownership over to my roommate (without) paying heavy fees. Thanks. — Gary T., Las Vegas

Harmony offers Ladera Terrace

Ladera Terrace, the only new home collection available in Summerlin’s Mesa village, is priced beginning at $94 per square foot.

IN BRIEF

BASEBALL

ON TV/RADIO

BASKETBALL

Locos in position to play for title

The United Football League didn’t implement a playoff system in its inaugural season. The postseason consists of a one-game, winner-take-all championship set for Nov. 27 at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNLV faces tough task vs. Air Force

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Defense has kept Air Force in every football game this season, but the Falcons are still defined by their triple option.

Couture comfortable as light heavyweight

Many fighters spend hours in saunas and on exercise bikes in plastic clothing trying to sweat off those last few pounds in order to make weight the day before a bout.

Patriots dangerous as ‘dogs

A razor-thin line separates the NFL’s top teams, but no coach is more cutting edge than Bill Belichick. His game-management decisions and defensive schemes are almost always sharp.

History beckons for Pacquiao

Tonight at the MGM Grand Garden, Manny Pacquiao, some 40 pounds heavier than when he made his pro debut 14 years ago, tries to add to his impressive resume when he faces veteran welterweight Miguel Cotto. With a victory over Cotto, the reigning WBO champion, Pacquiao would become the first fighter to win seven world titles in seven weight classes.

ED GRANEY: Cotto tough but lacks talent to win tonight


Slide show from Friday’s weigh-in

Cimarron sweats out win over Longhorns

Cimarron-Memorial football coach Rod Vollan was happy to see Legacy’s potential game-tying extra point sail wide left, but he knew it was too soon to celebrate.

Grizzlies pay back Wranglers

After taking a seemingly big step forward Thursday in a dominant shutout victory over Utah, the Wranglers took a step backward Friday in a 5-3 loss to the Grizzlies in front of a crowd of 6,278 at the Orleans Arena.

Rival AD causes flap over plane’s paint job

There’s a famous story about legendary Ohio State coach Woody Hayes and an assistant nearly running out of gas on a recruiting trip to Michigan.

Longhorns seeking style points

As expected by those who closely follow — and understand — the Bowl Championship Series business, Texas fell from No. 2 to No. 3 after its 35-3 victory over Central Florida last week.

Gators outlast Huskies to reach final

In her 19 years as Green Valley’s girls volleyball coach, Erin Hill had never been involved in a game that went to 40 points.

Cotto tough but lacks talent to win tonight

Freddie Roach was worried. He had watched Miguel Cotto’s earlier fights on film, watched the power and skill and confidence of a world champion, watched him cut off the quickness of Shane Mosley like a coyote might a jack rabbit’s attempt at escape, watched the jabs and uppercuts and counters and that thunderous left hook.

BYU’s Hall one win shy of tying record

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two seasons ago in his first action as Brigham Young’s quarterback, Max Hall wasn’t thinking about the school’s legacy at the game’s most glamorous position.

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