Vaughn: ‘No excuses’ for Rebels

After two months of practices and seven games, UNLV freshman Rashad Vaughn has seen and heard enough. The time for using youth to explain away losses has passed.

Khan vows not to look past Alexander

It would be easy for Amir Khan to try to deny his feelings and let his critics have their way with him for being hypocritical. But the fact is Khan has wanted a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. for some time now.

Esparza beats hyped Namajunas to claim new title

Carla Esparza reminded everyone why she was the tournament’s top seed with a third-round submission of Rose Namajunas to become the first UFC women’s strawweight champion on Friday night at the Palms.

Champion continues to ride like one at NFR

It has been said that champions are made, not born. But Richmond Champion might beg to differ.

Expect the unexpected on final night of NFR

Well, folks, we’ve come to the culminating day of the 2014 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The 30th installment of the world’s richest rodeo has been quite the ride, full of thrills, spills, surprises and heartbreak. So, pretty much your typical Wrangler NFR.

Mayweather calls for Pacquiao fight to happen in May

Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he’s ready to fight Manny Pacquiao next May in a long anticipated bout that would be the richest ever in boxing.

Business license proposals could aid Las Vegas Monorail

Las Vegas Monorail Co. stands to benefit from two proposals pending before the Clark County Commission tied to the company’s business license fees.

Reid expects more bids to ban online gaming

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada said Friday that Congress next year will take up legislation to outlaw Internet gambling, and he plans to support a ban while trying to gain an exemption for online poker.

Brazilian man claims to have killed 39 women in Rio

A Brazilian man has confessed to killing 39 women in the Rio de Janeiro region, police said Thursday — shocking claims that, if confirmed, would make him one of the most prolific serial killers in the country’s history.

Bradley learned more from Pacquiao fight than from 31 wins

He didn’t know what it was like to lose until Manny Pacquiao beat him April 12 in the rematch of their 2012 fight. But Timothy Bradley has no plans to make losing a habit.

Reports: Muschamp lands at Auburn as DC

Former Florida coach Will Muschamp will become Auburn’s defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports Friday night.

‘Nobody is born gay’ billboard features gay model

An already controversial billboard in Richmond, Va. is drawing even more attention after the openly-gay South African model featured spoke out about it.

 
Peterson will file lawsuit, consider retirement from NFL

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson’s season-long suspension has been upheld by NFL-appointed arbitrator Harold Henderson, the league announced Friday.

4 ways to save some cash when renting a car

Heading home for the holidays can come with a hefty price tag. Although gas prices are the lowest they’ve been in years, if you’re renting a car, increased demand during the season means you’ll likely encounter higher prices — especially if you haven’t already locked in a rate.

 
‘Fargo’ season 2: Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons to star

The second installment of FX’s “Fargo” has found its first two cast members: Kirsten Dunst (“Spider-Man”) and Jesse Plemons (“Breaking Bad”).

Baby boy found safe with father after mom was found dead in fridge

Authorities say an 11-month-old boy whose mother was found dead in the refrigerator of her Houston apartment has been found safe in Mexico with his father, who has been taken into custody as a suspect in the killing.

Metro rescues stranded hiker at Red Rock

Las Vegas police rescued a hiker Friday evening who had been stranded for two days at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Twitter declares 2014 year of the selfie

The Twitter-verse has spoken. 2014 has officially been declared the year of the selfie. According to Twitter’s top trends of 2014, that is.

 
Loaded handgun painted to look like toy

Hamilton County, Ohio Sheriff Jim Neil said it’s “a scary thought” that guns would be painted to mislead police.

CIA torture architect stepped down as Mormon leader

No senior policymakers or CIA officials have been charged for the maltreatment of suspects, but at least for former Air Force psychologist Bruce Jessen there has been a repercussion at a local level for his part in the so-called “war on terror.”

 
Ex-NFL player Darren Sharper indicted on rape charges

Former All-Pro safety Darren Sharper now faces six rape charges in three states after he was indicted Friday by a New Orleans grand jury on two counts of aggravated rape.

Pricey airfare impacting World Series of Beer Pong goers

The high price of air fares is impacting a Vegas staple: Some East Coasters are struggling to scrounge cash to fly here for January’s World Series of Beer Pong.

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