Cardinals pound Kershaw, punch ticket to World Series

Carlos Beltran and the Cardinals stunned Clayton Kershaw with a four-run third inning, rookie Michael Wacha was again magnificent on the mound and St. Louis advanced to its second World Series in three seasons by roughing up the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-0 in Game 6 of the NL championship series Friday night.

Gambler accused of cheating extradited to California

A well-known professional gambler accused of cheating at cards at a San Diego-area casino has been extradited from Nevada to California.

UCF rallies to upset No. 8 Louisville, 38-35

Blake Bortles threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Jeff Godfrey with 23 seconds left and Central Florida stunned No. 8 Louisville by rallying for a 38-35 victory on Friday night, ending the Cardinals’ perfect start.

Western Nevada College faces dwindling budget

The state’s Board of Regents on Friday approved a shrinking budget for the next biennium for Western Nevada College during a special meeting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Rebels look to pull off upset of No. 17 Fresno State

Even though oddsmakers label the visiting Rebels 25½-point underdogs in a line that has moved No. 17 Fresno State’s way since it opened, UNLV running back Tim Cornett isn’t ready to abandon hope.

Savon Goodman leaving UNLV basketball

Sophomore forward Savon Goodman, facing felony charges and suspended for the season, announced Friday he is leaving the UNLV basketball program.

Colorado River faces most critical snow season in recent years

Pray for snow. That’s about all Southwestern water users can do as the drought-stricken Colorado River enters what figures to be its most important snow season in recent memory.

PHOTO: ‘Last Vegas’ stars honored on Strip

Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak presented the stars of “Last Vegas” with a key to the Strip on Friday. Kevin Kline, Mary Steenburgen, Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas and the film’s director, Jon Turteltaub, each received a key during a ceremony in front of the fountains at Bellagio. Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman also presented each of the cast with the key to the city of Las Vegas.

 
Americans’ health and safety threatened during shutdown

Our food was a little less safe, our workplaces a little more dangerous. The risk of getting sick was a bit higher, our kids’ homework tougher to complete.

Fez power: Shriners believe golf tournament drives brand

If you’re wondering why older gentlemen wearing red fezzes are scattered around the PGA tournament unfolding this week at the TPC Summerlin course, it’s because the tournament has a unique title sponsor.

 
Dog who crashed half marathon dies 10 days later

A dog that became an Internet sensation after crashing an Indiana half marathon has died just a week after receiving a medal for completing the race.

FRIDAY FOOTBALL SHOWDOWN: Week 7

Richie Baccellieri faces “Fat” Jack Ross in Week 7 of the Friday Football Showdown.

SPORTS BETTING SPOTLIGHT: Week 7

Matt, Kelly and Tony break down Week 7 and give you their picks from the Golden Nugget sports book.

It’s Trikke time: Three-wheeling coming to downtown Las Vegas

People who want a different perspective on downtown Las Vegas have a new option, carving corners on a three-wheel electric vehicle that feels like a cross between a small motorcycle and a NordicTrack.

Group appeals ruling that upheld Nevada’s same-sex marriage ban

A gay rights advocacy group Friday appealed a federal judge’s ruling that upheld Nevada’s constitutional ban against same-sex marriage, the same day New Jersey’s Supreme Court paved the way for gay marriages to commence there next week.

 
2 killers register as felons after escaping Florida prison

Within days of strolling out of prison without a hitch, two convicted killers freed by bogus paperwork went to a jail about 300 miles away and registered as felons, records showed. They were even fingerprinted and filled out paperwork to apparently keep up the ruse.

Favorite Sons & Daughters, Oct. 22-28

Harrison Malburg has achieved Eagle Scout status in the Boy Scouts of America.

Utah men in hot water after toppling ancient rock, posting video

Utah authorities are mulling whether to press charges against a man who purposely knocked over an ancient Utah desert rock formation and the two men who cheered him on after they posted video of the incident online.

EDITORIAL: UNLV football finally finding success

In seven of the past nine seasons, the UNLV football team has managed just two victories, including the past three years under coach Bobby Hauck. The Rebels have doubled that total only halfway through this season, and they’re on the precipice of matching the five-win seasons of 2008 and 2009 — the halcyon days of a lost decade on the gridiron.