‘Hollywood’ Higgins making most of finale with Rams QB

When quarterback Garrett Grayson began throwing to Rashard Higgins in 7-on-7 passing drills in the summer of 2013, he quickly discovered what Colorado State knew in the recruiting process. This was one talented wide receiver.

Variables add peril to bowl wagering

Thirty-eight bowl games are on the schedule, and picking winners might be tougher than making Nick Saban smile. The Alabama coach is absolutely great at what he does, which is frown all the time and win a lot of football games.

WRESTLING: Camacho’s pin clinches win for Del Sol

Nico Camacho pinned his opponent at 113 pounds Thursday to break a 36-36 tie and give Del Sol’s wrestling team a 42-36 victory over the Jaguars at Chaparral.

FLAG FOOTBALL: Bush, Panthers beat Pirates

Cydnee Bush rushed for two touchdowns Thursday to help Palo Verde’s flag football team to a 19-7 win over Moapa Valley in Overton.

Stiverne, Wilder finally get to trade jabs

It took months to finalize the Jan. 17 title fight between Bermane Stiverne, the World Boxing Council heavyweight champion, and undefeated Deontay Wilder, but it won’t take long to sell the fight to the public, primarily because there’s less than a month to do so.

Las Vegas stands tall for Classic win

Las Vegas High’s Tyler Bey had scored a total of 73 points in the Wildcats’ first two games this week.

 
Eight Australian children killed in mass stabbing, police say

Queensland state police said in a statement they were called to a house in the Cairns suburb of Manoora just before midday after reports of a woman with serious injuries on the premises.

Jaguars hand Titans ninth straight loss

They called it the futility game. Two teams tied with the worst record in the NFL. On this night, the Jacksonville Jaguars were just a shade better than Tennessee, using a 62-yard fourth-quarter run by Jordan Todman to open up an 11-point lead, en route to a 21-13 win over the visiting Titans at EverBank.

Transcript shows how transit officials built case against Uber

A review of a 105-page transcript of the Nevada Transportation Authority’s case against contracted Uber driver Anthony Morris gives a snapshot of how regulators are building its case against Uber and how some drivers went into their roles with little idea that they would be caught, compelled to appear before a hearings officer, fined and have their vehicles taken from them.

Judge to decide on evidence in World Cup illegal betting case

A weeklong hearing concluded Thursday into defense claims that FBI agents violated the constitutional rights of two defendants in a World Cup betting scheme investigation.

New $375 million arena on Strip beginning to take shape — PHOTOS

Only four months ago, construction workers were boring holes 70 feet deep and preparing to pour concrete for a foundation. But on Thursday morning, the ovular skeleton of the $375 million, 20,000-seat arena was taking shape, with the steel work even showing the first signs of the suite level.

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Coroner: foster baby died of antihistamine overdose

The foster toddler who was found dead in her crib the morning of Oct. 12 died of an antihistamine overdose, according to the Clark County coroner’s office.

NHP investigating fatal crash on 95 and Craig

At least one person is dead following a single-vehicle crash on U.S Highway 95 and the Craig Road off ramp, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: NFL Week 16

Matt Youmans, Kelly Stewart and Golden Nugget sports book director Tony Miller preview the college football and NFL weekend by offering 12 plays.

AG: 2 rulings save Nevada $200 million

Two recent court decisions regarding the collection of use taxes on coal used by utility companies will save Nevada $200 million, state Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto said Thursday.

Driver crashes, bails out on I-15 trying to evade Metro

A driver trying to evade Las Vegas police was taken into custody after the vehicle he was in collided with several other vehicles Thursday near the Spaghetti Bowl.

Arizona killer’s death penalty overturned

The Arizona Supreme Court on Thursday overturned the death sentence of a Kingman man who was convicted of first-degree murder.

NIAA begins process of hiring new executive director

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association took the first steps Thursday to replace replace Eddie Bonine as executive director, asking its lawyer to draft a job description and qualifications.

CCSD teacher accused of selling marijuana to undercover cop

A valley elementary school teacher was arrested Wednesday and is facing two drug charges following an undercover operation in June, according to Las Vegas police.

UMC, Mason VanHouweling agree on CEO contract

Mason VanHouweling, the third chief executive at University Medical Center in less than a year, and the UMC governing board have agreed to a contract, locking a leader into place at the county-owned hospital for the next three years at a salary of $380,000 per year.

Teen driver who crashed into pole Dec. 3 dies

The teen who was in critical condition after he crashed into a pole earlier this month in the east valley died Thursday, according to Las Vegas police.

NRC finds hole in Yucca Mountain bid

Federal safety analysts have found a flaw in the plan to bury nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain — the government does not have the necessary water rights to operate at the Nevada site.

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