Rebel at Oaklawn attracts Derby hopefuls

There are 11 prep races left at which horses can earn points to make the Kentucky Derby field. In reality it’s 10, because no horse exiting the UAE Derby in Dubai has ever done anything at the Kentucky Derby.

How local drivers fared

How Las Vegas’ NASCAR drivers fared in the most recent races.

Foothill ace comes out firing

Thursday was the opening day of the high school baseball season, but Foothill senior right-hander Nick Cardinale looked to be in midseason form. Except for endurance.

BASEBALL: Coronado’s Garcia, Humphries combine for no-hitter

Adam Garcia and Dakota Humphries combined on a no-hitter Thursday as defending Division I state champion Coronado began its baseball season with an 8-0 win over visiting Legacy in the Bengal Varsity Tournament.

SOFTBALL: Foley strikes out nine in season debut

Mosie Foley tossed a five-inning four-hitter and struck out nine Thursday to help Faith Lutheran’s softball team to a 7-0 win over host Needles at the Colorado River Invitational in Needles, Calif.

Auto dealer practically begs for ‘Marsh Madness’ controversy

Most businesses would be too timid to mention the word “madness” in any March ad campaign. But not longtime car salesman Jim Marsh. In fact, the 80-year-old Kia dealership owner practically pokes the NCAA bear by rolling out an annual “Marsh Madness” ad campaign every spring.

Leader on floor propelled Gaels

Noah Robotham wasn’t the first player you noticed when Bishop Gorman’s boys basketball team took the floor for pregame warmups this season.

Foothill ace comes out firing

Thursday was the opening day of the high school baseball season, but Foothill senior right-hander Nick Cardinale looked to be in midseason form. Except for endurance.

EDITORIAL: Projecting success at Neon Museum

Unreasonable expectations are common in Las Vegas, especially among public project planners. Think Las Vegas Monorail and the Springs Preserve.

EDITORIAL: Remembering Jackie Gaughan

This gaming giant was all about the little guy. Jackie Gaughan, who built a casino empire in downtown Las Vegas by developing friendships with customers, making them feel at home in his properties and putting himself in the middle of the action, died Wednesday at age 93.

New receivers add to UNLV’s depth

Devonte Boyd and Trent Riley, who grayshirted last season, should make UNLV even deeper at wide receiver. The team’s top receiver, Devante Davis, has been a mentor to them.

Parnelli Jones showed he was Mint condition

The name on his birth document says Rufus Parnell Jones. The name in all those auto racing Halls of Fame just says “Parnelli.” Well, it probably says “Jones,” too. But it wouldn’t have to.

New Mexico shrugs off Fresno, awaits Boise in semis

They’ve cut down the nets the past two years at the Thomas &Mack Center, and the New Mexico Lobos appear poised for another climb up the ladder come Saturday.

‘Cats Johnson defines winner

Arizona star guard Nick Johnson has proven during his three years in Tucson that he can do almost anything on a basketball court. He even added cheerleader to that list during a 71-39 win over Utah in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 tournament on Thursday.

Utah Valley rides 70.5 percent shooting to rout in WAC quarterfinals

Holton Hunsaker tallied 24 points and seven assists, and top-seeded Utah Valley shot better than 70 percent from the floor Thursday in an 83-63 victory over No. 8 Texas-Pan American in the quarterfinals of the Western Athletic Conference basketball tournament at Orleans Arena.

On Budget: Las Vegas for less

Experimental L.A. rockers Qui team up with Vegas’ The Bitters and The Fat Dukes for a great bill at 10 p.m. Saturday at the Double Down Saloon, 4640 Paradise Road. The show is free; call 702-791-5775.

Mint 400 close to off-roader’s heart

Rob MacCachren grew up seeing his dad race in The Mint 400. The Las Vegan is thrilled to be able to race in the event himself, and said the race will only get better.

Father: School received bullying report before daughter’s suicide

Grieving father Jason Lamberth was back before the Clark County School Board Thursday, this time with questions about a report he said shows school officials knew his 13-year-old daughter was being bullied before she committed suicide on Dec. 12.

Bayside solves problems with ripping lead, power melodies

Bayside’s “Guitar Hero” pop punk raises the question: Is there any problem, personal or otherwise, that a rippin’ lead can’t solve? About those problems, they are plentiful.

Look for Costello, The Roots to cut loose at Brooklyn Bowl

The lugubrious, molasses grooves move forth like syrup on sandpaper. This is what The Roots bring Elvis Costello: a steady hand, a deliberate pace, anchoring the venerable singer-songwriter’s free-range musings in floodwater-deep funk.

Man dies after being found shot at crash scene

A man is dead after being found shot in his car at the scene of a crash on the 215 Beltway near Eastern Avenue Thursday night.

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