Hoosier woman lives the hoops dream, betting – and winning

Inside the March Madness Man Cave known as Lagasse’s Stadium sports bar on the Strip sits Jen Wilfong, a 48-year-old Indiana Hoosier hoops woman who honed her laser-perfect outside shot on five basketball rims mounted by her daddy on the family farm in Indiana.

Muhammad’s age revelation likely won’t hurt Bishop Gorman

Shabazz Muhammad wasn’t truthful about his age while attending Bishop Gorman High School. But Friday’s revelation that the UCLA star freshman is a year older than many thought won’t end up hurting the Gaels.

ACLU challenges access to medical marijuana

CARSON CITY — While state senators visited a medical marijuana dispensary in Arizona on Friday, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a brief in the Nevada Supreme Court saying state law provides “no practical way” for residents to acquire medical marijuana.

Rebels’ storm centers on Rice

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Most of the blame is dumped on the coach when a game or a season ends in depression. Dave Rice deserves some criticism at the conclusion of his second season.

Nevada legislators hook up with Arizona drug dispensary

A contingent of Nevada lawmakers checked out a medical marijuana dispensary here Friday but they weren’t shopping. No drugs or money changed hands during their visit.

Former UNLV tennis star Mehdi Bouras, 24, dies

Mehdi Bouras, one of the greatest players in UNLV men’s tennis history, died Thursday after becoming ill this week. He was 24.

Miniature horse aids Alaska boy with special needs

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A young miniature horse in sneakers is helping a 4-year-old special needs child at an Anchorage public elementary school.

Couple arrested after shooting in Mesquite

A Utah couple has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting of a Mesquite police officer after a traffic stop at a major intersection in Mesquite on Thursday morning.

Must-do trip for any traveler: a Panama Canal cruise

It might seem that, to find a relatively untouched tropical paradise, you’d need to travel halfway around the world. However, one of the best-kept secrets in travel – Panama – is close at hand and has everything you could want in a warm-weather getaway.

Safety tips for seniors: reducing risk, increasing peace of mind

If you’re just entering retirement, chances are you have many years of good health and independence ahead. But the normal aging process still brings limitations that we all need to prepare for – such as slower reaction times and declining vision – which can lead to accidents and injuries. Many accidents are preventable though, and you can take simple measures to enhance your safety as you age.

Knowing your health heritage: the familial link of diseases

Family members can have many things in common, including physical characteristics and personality traits. While some traits are obvious, like having red hair or blue eyes, some shared traits are not as obvious, such as the risk for developing a common medical condition, like high cholesterol, or a rare disease.

Don’t let spring cleaning weigh you down: Here’s how to spring forward

Spring is the time to shed your winter layers, dust off the cobwebs, open the windows and embrace the beginning of a new season. Aside from spending more time outdoors, the sunshine and warm weather often energize us to do the things we put off during the cold winter months, such as cleaning and organizing.

Tips and trends to create the wedding of your dreams for less

When it comes to the big day, you want a wedding that suits you and your fiance perfectly, whether it’s a casual outdoor affair or a formal black-tie event. One thing every couple can agree on is that planning a wedding shouldn’t be stressful. A few insider tips and trends of 2013 will help you plan the wedding of your dreams without undue stress.

Gophers get big win for Tubby, roll over UCLA

AUSTIN, Texas — Minnesota coach Tubby Smith got the win he needed to calm his critics at home. UCLA’s Ben Howland took a loss that will only ignite a new round of howling for his job out West.

Methodical Aztecs make quick work of Oklahoma

PHILADELPHIA — San Diego State did nothing spectacular and might not find its play on many tournament video clips.

Correction

The address for Vic’s Restaurant was incorrect in The Dish column in Friday’s Neon. The restaurant is in the Anthem Center at 2450 Hampton Road in Henderson.

Reality show star insulates her kids

Here’s my question: If you were on a reality TV show and constantly arguing with your sister-in-law on national TV, would you tell your three kids what a mess your sister-in-law is?

Sage grouse plan shows common sense

Officials in Elko County have approved a pilot project designed to keep sage grouse off the endangered species list by killing ravens with poisoned eggs and reducing wildfire fuel through livestock grazing.

Don’t need a lawyer for a short sale

Q: Do you have to hire a lawyer to do a short sale? Does the law require you to have a lawyer involved? Can’t a Realtor just handle a short sale?