March Madness in Las Vegas is a must on every sports fan’s bucket list. For first-time visitors and seasoned veterans alike, watching and betting on the NCAA Tournament at the city’s bevy of sports books is an experience akin to being on a thrill ride.
The Nevada Athletic Commission took a major step toward finding an executive director on Wednesday, identifying 10 people as potential finalists to replace Keith Kizer, who resigned Jan. 10.
The best game of the day? It should be Dayton-Ohio State in the South Region. The sixth-seeded Buckeyes are 6-point favorites, but expect the underdog to put up a big fight.
After playing dead for the vast majority of the ECHL season, the Wranglers are finally starting to show some signs of life.
It’s that time of year again. You could say it’s my favorite time of year. It’s 75 degrees and sunny, but I’m missing all the great weather because I’m in my house or at a sports book with my eyes glued to a TV.
If you have been waiting to peruse the pages of Nevada’s 2014 Big Game Seasons and Application Regulations, your wait is over. Though the printed version isn’t expected to hit shelves until early next week, the online version is already available. And whatever you do, don’t pass up the Important Information page.
LAKE MEAD — Windy conditions kept many anglers off the water at the beginning of the week. As the gusts settle and temperatures begin to warm up, anglers should find better fishing. Jerkbaits and crankbaits have been working well. Anglers have been finding both largemouth and smallmouth bass deeper than expected. Look for them in about 20 to 30 feet of water. Striped bass have been hitting top-water baits and anglers report that the fish are all very healthy.
For those who don’t remember San Diego State’s last appearance on the March Madness stage, the Aztecs say “Thank you.”
Despite an impressive accomplishment in each of the past three months, Arbor View track star Ivy Dobson says he hasn’t come close to achieving his No. 1 goal.
The Review-Journal’s Adam Hill, Kelly Stewart and Matt Youmans compete against handicappers Bruce Marshall, Paul Stone and Ken Thomson in a contest covering NCAA Tournament games today and Friday. Each contestant selects 16 games against the spread, sides or totals, choosing from the 32 second-round games on the betting board. Fifteen of the picks are worth one point, and a Best Bet counts for two points. The national champion pick is the tiebreaker.
Joey Gebhart can look back on it now and chuckle. But at the time, he was serious.
Amy Purdy is an inspiration, someone who overcame the loss of both legs to become a Paralympian bronze medal winner and early favorite to win “Dancing with the Stars.”
Rarely does a high school golf team boast six golfers capable of shooting par on a given day.
Every year, the NCAA Tournament gives employees a reason to goof off at their desks and root for their alma maters. But there’s a growing source of potential headaches for bosses.
The Las Vegas City Council jump-started its previously languid approach to providing medical marijuana to patients Wednesday, voting 5-2 to allow facilities within city limits.
Freshman Jordan Eldred threw a five-hitter on Wednesday to lead Eldorado’s baseball team to a 3-1 home win over Arbor View.
A District Judge rebuked lawyers for wasting taxpayers dollars on who would have the right to give 27 dogs nearly burned in a pet store arson.
Samantha Pochop tossed a no-hitter and struck out 15 on Wednesday to help Rancho’s softball team top visiting Desert Oasis, 8-0.
Eldorado’s Marcel Hemingway and Ta’Varea Shelton each won two events Wednesday to give the Sundevils a 75.5-66.5 victory at Foothill.
Priced out of Cirque du Soleil’s big “One Night for One Drop” benefit last year? Friday brings a second chance, with entry-level tickets going for less than a prime Celine Dion seat.
Teah Fisher and Amari Norris each won two events Wednesday as Silverado edged host Rancho 74-63 in girls track.
St. Martin in the Fields is a Greek revival church in Trafalgar Square in the city of Westminster, London. Built in the early 1700s, it opened in 1724.
Knock on metal folding chair, this is it for Steven Goldberg. The local all-ages show promoter raps his knuckles on the seat next to him, hoping for the best in a scene where he’s often seen the worst.
You know her from detective novels, old movies and yellowed newspaper headlines. But what do you really know about the woman who, in fiction and in fact, accompanied, aided, abetted or just stood by her law-breaking man?
Austin Moncrief had 13 kills, and Martin Rodriguez added 12 kills and 10 digs Wednesday as Rancho’s boys volleyball team secured a 21-25, 25-14, 25-15, 24-26, 15-5 victory over host Sierra Vista.
The good news? “#RichKids of Beverly Hills” (10 p.m. Sunday, E!) is ending.
