Rebels fend off Fresno, advance to face Aztecs

Fresno State gave UNLV all it could handle, but the Rebels held on to win 5-3 and advance in the Mountain West conference baseball tournament at Wilson Stadium.

Chance for Triple Crown makes Belmont most exciting race in world

The most exciting race in horse racing is when a Triple Crown is on the line in the Belmont Stakes. We will have that this year thanks to California Chrome. His victories in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness again have put us on the precipice of sports history.

22 places for ethnic cuisine

Find your tastes from tapas to fish and chips. Brazilian, Indian, Greek … what’s not to love? Each week Neon spotlights a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with ethnic restaurants this week.

Two-hitter sends Liberty onward

RENO — Liberty’s Jay Martz doesn’t have much big-game pitching experience. In fact, he doesn’t have much pitching experience at all.

On the menu: Barbecue

While we can dine al fresco most of the year, Memorial day is the traditional start of the barbecue season. So let’s celebrate.

DIVISION I-A BASEBALL: Crusaders rout South Tahoe

Jordan Dreibelbis and Brandon Davis combined on a five-inning seven-hitter as Faith Lutheran’s baseball team moved one step closer to its goal of a state title Thursday, opening the Division I-A state baseball tournament with a 17-6 win over South Tahoe at Sparks High.

2 inmate deaths raise questions about NYC jail system

The grisly deaths of two inmates — one who “baked to death” in his overheated cell, another who sexually mutilated himself while locked up alone for seven days — have raised new questions about the New York City jail system’s ability to deal with a burgeoning number of mentally ill people.

Roster of chefs to contribute to ‘Swine & Wine’ dinner at MTO Cafe

A pop-up dinner with the theme “Swine &Wine” will begin at 5:30 p.m. June 1 at MTO Cafe, 500 S. Main St. Chefs from RM Seafood, Comme Ca, Echo &Rig, The Light Group, Aureole, Chocolate &Spice and MTO Cafe will participate. It’s $60; call 702-380-8229. …

DIVISION III BASEBALL: Johnson’s hit helps Lynx eliminate Needles

Colton Johnson’s RBI single to center with one out in the third inning sparked a four-run rally Thursday to lead Lincoln County past Needles, 6-2 in an elimination game in the Division III state baseball tournament at Wooster High in Reno.

Bullpen betrays 51s in 6-3 loss at Fresno

The 51s’ bullpen was unable to preserve a 3-1 lead, as the Fresno Grizzlies rallied with a run in the sixth and four in the seventh to defeat Las Vegas 6-3 on Thursday night in Fresno, Calif.

Durant wasted on bungling Brooks

Sooner or later, something needs to change. The Oklahoma City Thunder are going out with a whimper again, and Kevin Durant deserves better.

Change of mindset: Lawler quick to put loss to Hendricks in past

After Robbie Lawler and Johny Hendricks battled toe-to-toe for 25 minutes to determine who would win the vacant Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight title in March, the focus turned to the judges who would determine the champion. Lawler didn’t even need to hear the announcement.

Confidence high for Beasley after fourth-place finish

Jay Beasley knew he had a lot to take in this season, and he was right. But now he comes off his best finish, a fourth-place showing Saturday in the Casey’s General Stores 150 at Newton, Iowa. So maybe the Las Vegan is beginning to show real promise in his rookie season in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East circuit.

Domestic disturbance ends in fatal shooting

A man was fatally shot after a domestic disturbance in the southwest valley Thursday night, Las Vegas police say. Officers responded to Arcadia Bluff Court, near Buffalo Drive and Warm Springs Road, about 9 p.m.

Crowded public schools force consideration of rezoning

The Clark County School Board started earnestly discussing district-wide rezoning Thursday as a way to even out the district’s student population, which officials contend can’t be done by building new schools because of a lack of money.

The pop world has changed, but Cher remains the same

Cher doesn’t change, so what does? The eternal pop star’s “Dressed to Kill” tour doesn’t sound radically different from the headliner show that parked at Caesars Palace from 2008 to 2011. Reviews from the road cite gymnasts, Vegas-y production numbers, the same “Half Breed” headdress and the same Cher ass (which turned 68 on Tuesday) in chaps.

 
Hawaii judge sets hearing in ‘X-Men’ director abuse case

A federal judge in Hawaii will consider whether to throw out a sex abuse lawsuit against “X-Men” franchise director Bryan Singer after his attorneys presented information that neither the filmmaker nor his accuser were in the state at the time.

 
Jason ‘Blu’ Griffith found guilty of second-degree murder in Strip dancer’s death

Jason “Blu” Griffith has been found guilty of second-degree murder for choking to death Debbie Flores Narvaez on Dec. 12, 2010, after a year long on-again, off-again tumultuous relationship. The jury reached its verdict Thursday in its second day of deliberations following nine days of testimony and arguments by prosecutors and defense lawyers.

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