Belichick might’ve been right

Always propped up and praised for his higher intelligence, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick found himself in an odd position Sunday — being fitted for a dunce cap by the talking heads of the national media. But it’s not as simple as that, so this being the NFL, the play call in question is now under further review.

TCU remains fourth in BCS

Texas Christian’s big victory wasn’t enough for the Horned Frogs to make a move up in the Bowl Championship Series standings.

Nebraska surge stings Lady Rebels

School is out on Sunday, but that didn’t stop Nebraska from teaching UNLV a lesson in the Lady Rebels’ home opener.

Pacquiao vs. Mayweather is hot topic

While having his bloody right ear drained in the postfight locker room Saturday night, Manny Pacquiao could probably still hear the chants of the sellout crowd that wants him to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. next spring.

IN BRIEF

TENNIS

Sawaia ends playoff with chip-in win

Joe Sawaia was tired of freezing, so he decided to get the Clark County Amateur over as quickly as possible.

ON TV/RADIO

BASKETBALL

Westleigh Historic District plan might be history

When a proposed Westleigh Historic District went before the Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission earlier this year, it looked like a shoo-in — 46 property owners registered their support, almost three times as many as the 17 who objected, and not a single objection was voiced at the meeting.

Students find HOPE

The Clark County School District’s enrollment has dipped to 309,000 students from 311,000 students a year ago, but one segment of the student population is still growing, much to the dismay of educators and social workers alike. … The number of homeless students in local public schools could reach about 8,000 by the end of the current school year, about 2,000 more than last year.

Gaming license holders feel heat; public can see results

During the past five months, gaming regulators have flexed their muscle over Las Vegas casinos, holding them accountable for failing to oversee the bad behavior of others.

UNLV sacks football coach Sanford

The situation was clear entering this season: Mike Sanford needed to go at least 6-6 and take UNLV to a bowl game or he was out as the Rebels’ football coach.

Teamsters head files lawsuit

The president of a local Teamsters union filed a federal lawsuit Friday that claims her supervisor used his position to coerce her into a sexual relationship with him.

Jobless volunteer has time to spare

Annette Arca wheels a cart through the children’s wing of a local hospital, passing out sack lunches to parents holding vigil over their sick or dying children.

IN BRIEF

A DOZEN PEOPLE INJURED

Walton: Coach deserved a punch

Bill Walton has a regret: not punching Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson on behalf of Jim Gray.

Wild horse advocates consider legal options

RENO — Wild horse advocates say they have no recourse but the courts after federal land managers rejected their request for an immediate moratorium on roundups.

Candidate foils alleged beer snatching

It’s tough to recall a more action-packed political news release than the one Rob Lauer dashed off last week.

Terrorism on trial

So, dangerous foreign terrorists who seek to destroy the United States now get the same constitutional protections afforded American citizens?

C.C. at XS

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