Arbor View defense delivers against Centennial

Arbor View football coach Dan Barnson went into Thursday’s game against rival Centennial worrying about how sharp his team would be in its opener.

Turnovers boost Desert Pines

Desert Pines football coach Tico Rodriguez could have been upset Thursday about the fact that his offense was held to 109 yards in the first half.

After slow start, Palo Verde takes down Legacy, 47-32

While the football season is a few weeks old for some high school teams, Palo Verde had its season opener Thursday night at Legacy and the rust showed.

Top trainer’s phone app great way to follow horse racing

When Ken McPeek won his first horse race as a trainer, I was there. McPeek had invited me and a mutual friend to River Downs because his horse Final Destroyer had a big shot.

Father talks; son fights; both win

One thing never changes. Whenever the father and trainer of world junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia steps in front of a microphone, stuff happens.

Cuomo wants more casinos in New York

Want lower taxes? More money for your schools? More jobs? A referendum on the November ballot promises all that and more to New Yorkers as politicians seek to change the state constitution to allow seven Las Vegas-style casinos.

Nevada Policy Research Institute continues fight for teacher email addresses

Last month, District Judge Douglas Smith granted the Clark County School District’s motion to dismiss the institute’s lawsuit, which sought the release of email addresses issued to teachers. On Thursday, the institute filed a notice of appeal.

UNLV president envisions future as a top research university

A top research university would have a major economic impact on the state, UNLV President Neal Smatresk said Thursday during his state of the university address. It would help improve health care and the quality of life for those living in the region and attract new industries to the area, he added.

SHOW AND TELL: Meet Jessica Broomhead

Started dancing at age 4 and knew by age 6 that “this was my destiny.”

THE DISH: Free doughnuts for pirates

“Arrrr!” Talk or dress like a pirate on Talk Like a Pirate Day on Thursday and you can get free doughnuts. Wear a full pirate costume (three or more: eye patch, pirate hat, bandanna, peg leg, shoulder-topping parrot, pirate shirt, knickers, leather belt, silver and gold necklaces or earrings, a pirate hook, pointy black boots or ragged brown sandals) and you can get a free dozen doughnuts at any Krispy Kreme location in the valley. If you talk like a pirate to a Krispy Kreme team member, you can get a free doughnut. …

Police: Man dies in southwest valley shooting

One man is dead after a southwest valley shooting late Thursday night, according to Las Vegas police.

Blink-182 playing pool show at Cosmo

Remember when Blink-182 spent its time writing songs about having sex with dogs and grandparents and thinking of things that rhyme with dysentery?

Dozens of bands set to play at Sin City Soul & Blues Revival

The organizers of the Sin City Soul & Blues Revival call it the “most comfortable blues festival on the planet” thanks to 40-plus bands on “two air-conditioned stages plus one at the Rio’s fabulous pool!”

Tide should roll, but tough to lay 8

It’s the biggest game of the college football season — at least until a bigger one comes along later in the season. But the hyped rematch between Alabama and Johnny Football dominated talk during the offseason, and the showdown finally arrives Saturday.

Veteran Toto bringing rains of Africa to Red Rock Resort

If you were to play that “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” game with Steve Lukather instead, “we wouldn’t get past two (degrees) my friend,” he says.

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