Dressler, Panthers roll past Wolves from start

Palo Verde’s boys basketball team already had played two games this week, so coach Paul Sanchez was a bit apprehensive about his team heading into its opener in the Foothill Holiday Classic on Friday.

FLAG FOOTBALL: Carmell, Eagles roll past Eldorado

Jeanne Carmell threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score Friday to lead Boulder City’s flag football team to a 33-6 win at Eldorado.

Rebels face another difficult test, would like to pass one

It’s always Dave Rice’s goal to set up a challenging nonconference schedule that includes intriguing games. The UNLV basketball coach is succeeding with his plan.

Books on Nevada’s colorful past, cast of characters make great gifts

It’s been a big year, Nevada. You’ve celebrated the 150th anniversary of statehood throughout 2014, and as ever plenty of books were published that attempt to capture your irascible spirit. Those books are sure to spark debate and make memorable Christmas gifts.

Utes worth wager in Las Vegas Bowl

After a long run of success in bowl games, Utah coach Kyle Whittingham missed the party the past two years. It’s time to see if he can recapture his magic touch.

Motorcyclist dies in crash on state Route 160 near Red Rock Canyon

One motorcyclist is dead and another was airlifted to University Medical Center in critical condition after the crash about 1:45 p.m. on State Route 160, about 5 miles west of State Route 159, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.

NLV police, faith leaders talk about building trust

In a more than two-hour discussion at Ebenezer Church of God in Christ led by outgoing Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., on Friday, more than 15 black faith leaders and seven North Las Vegas police officers and the chief of police talked about what the department can do to build trust between law enforcement and communities of color.

Vegas airport protects travelers from naked supermodel

Visitors may see a lot of things in Las Vegas, but Heidi Klum’s naked body on the walls of McCarran International Airport won’t be one of them.

 
65-year-old museum worker prevents abduction

The Maine State Museum Worker says she was ready for a “big fight” if the assailant hadn’t stopped trying to yank the girl through the exit.

 
New York cop under investigation for apparently punching teen —VIDEO

New York City police are investigating a plainclothes officer who appears to punch a teen-aged black boy during an arrest that was captured on video and widely circulated on the Internet, the department said on Friday.

Canadians urged to visit Cuba now before Americans arrive

Canadians who want to enjoy uncrowded Cuban beaches and the country’s “frozen in time” charm should act soon before U.S. policy changes open the floodgates for American tourists, a Canadian cruise company warned on Thursday.

 
President mixes up Franco and Flacco

While discussing Sony’s cancellation of “The Interview,” President Obama misspoke and called James Franco, one of the film’s stars, James Flacco. He apparently confused the actor with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco.

Machida fights Dollaway in main event of UFC card in Brazil

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida will fight Reno native C.B. Dollaway in a middleweight bout that headlines an Ultimate Fighting Championship card today in Brazil.

Prosecutor says witnesses lied about Ferguson shooting

St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch said in a radio interview that some witnesses obviously lied to the grand jury. Meanwhile, a Missouri lawmaker is calling for an investigation of McCulloch saying he “manipulated” the grand jury in the Ferguson case.

 
Sony says ‘we had no choice’ to cancel ‘The Interview’

Sony Picture Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton explains that everyone is mistaken about the circumstances by which they cancelled the Christmas premiere.

Flagship drone crashes seconds after launch — PHOTOS

This definitely wasn’t in the flight plan. About 50 dignitaries gathered in the desert for a demonstration flight of Sensurion Aerospace’s flagship Magpie unmanned aerial vehicle gasped as it crashed seconds after a company executive launched the 5-foot aircraft.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: College bowl preview

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

Review-Journal College Bowl Challenge

Handicappers Doug Fitz, Dana Lane, Bruce Marshall, Kelly Stewart and Matt Youmans of the Review-Journal compete in a 38-game college football bowl contest. Here are their picks.

Drive Briefs

Toys for Tots program back in full swing

FRIDAY FOOTBALL SHOWDOWN: Championship round

Bryan Leonard and Scott Kellen face off with $50,000 on the line in the Friday Football Showdown Championship Round.

Cirque du Soleil hires Goldman Sachs to look for partner

Canadian performance company Cirque du Soleil has hired investment bank Goldman Sachs Group Inc to help in its previously disclosed effort to find a strategic partner, a spokeswoman for the company said on Friday.

Utah enjoys life among the ‘haves’

The Utes have discovered the benefits of playing in a power conference after jumping from the Mountain West to the Pac-12. “When recruits walk into our building, they know we mean business and that we’re in this to win,” said Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham.

NFL Week 16 predictions

Previews and predictions for every game. Know the key matchups before kickoff.

 
Teen accused of killing 5-year-old cousin, faking abduction

A 19-year old New York woman is accused of killing a 5-year-old cousin in her care and then calling in a false report that two masked intruders took the boy from their Albany-area home.

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