The state’s chief economist strongly defended Gov. Brian Sandoval’s assertion Wednesday that 30,000 new jobs have been created during his first two years as governor, although the actual job gain in Nevada is at least 8,000 lower than that figure.
NEW YORK – What’s in an inch? Apparently, enough missing meat, cheese and tomatoes to cause an uproar.
BOISE, Idaho – Tony Snell scored 22 points, and Hugh Greenwood added 15 to lead No. 19 New Mexico to a 79-74 overtime victory over Boise State on Wednesday night.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Alex Len dropped in a missed shot by teammate Pe’Shon Howard with 0.9 seconds left, giving Maryland a 51-50 victory over No. 14 North Carolina State on Wednesday.
BOSTON – Austin Rivers had been looking forward to this game since he was drafted 10th by the New Orleans Hornets. Doc Rivers had been dreading it almost as long.
SAN DIEGO – When UNLV went with a small lineup down the stretch in an effort to match up with San Diego State’s perimeter strength, Khem Birch was often the only big guy on the floor for the Rebels.
Can all the demons be exorcised in three minutes, 43 seconds? Can all the nights when UNLV’s basketball team wasn’t tough or resilient enough disappear in that short amount of time? For now, for today, definitely.
