Spartans worthy of bettors’ backing

It’s easy to bet on Michigan State, especially in February and March, and that’s because Tom Izzo is tough. That trait not only rubs off on his players, it wears opponents thin.

In Brief

Utah Shakespeare Festival plans $26.5 million theater

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Utah Shakespeare Festival has announced plans to build a $26.5 million theater in an effort to lure more visitors and provide a greater economic boost to the region.

Who was bidder for Ali’s gloves?

An epic night of star power that once again proved Muhammad Ali’s ability to draw crowds wasn’t without a mystery.

What’s good for GM …

The race for the GOP presidential nomination is turning out to be more closely contested than many had foreseen. That makes Michigan’s Feb. 28 primary an important way station.

No. 2 Syracuse outlasts Rutgers

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — There’s no list on any bulletin board designating which Syracuse player should be the one to make the big play.

WASHINGTON DIGEST: Despite misgivings, lawmakers keep payroll tax cut

WASHINGTON — Congress last week voted to extend a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers through 2012, ending a dispute over a portion of President Barack Obama’s economic recovery plan.

Chancellor: Start over on college funding in Nevada

The formula Nevada uses to fund its colleges and universities is unfair, confusing and outdated. It encourages growth for its own sake, rewards mediocrity instead of excellence, and discourages the colleges and universities from innovating.

Nevada’s first lady finds passion in family, work

Kathleen Sandoval, 46, is a full-time mother and the only first lady in Nevada history to hold a full-time job when her husband serves as governor, according to state Archivist Jeff Kintop.

Time and courts change corporate contribution charade

Today, what Harvey Whittemore may have done, and what Las Vegans Ray Norvell, Ramon Desage and Jim Rhodes definitely did do, would be so unnecessary, no crime would be involved.

Family savors life off Las Vegas streets

It’s been just over a month since the McGrath family moved out of a dusty tent in the homeless corridor, but in some ways it feels like a lifetime.

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