If not Pacquiao-Mayweather, then who?

Manny Pacquiao says Floyd Mayweather Jr. has until the end of January to agree to a deal for a May 2 megafight at the MGM Grand. If they can’t agree to the megafight, here’s a look at how Pacquaio and Mayweather could be fighting next.

Citations, vehicle impoundment cases tied to Uber concluded

The Nevada Transportation Authority on Thursday wrapped up the adjudication of 24 citations and vehicle impoundment cases connected to the illegal operation of the Uber Technologies ride-sharing app.

Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney hold meeting in Utah

Leading potential Republican presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney, who are engaged in a behind-the-scenes competition for dollars and support among party loyalists, met privately in Utah on Thursday.

Royal Bank of Canada plans to buy City National in $5.4 billion deal

Royal Bank of Canada said on Thursday it will buy Los Angeles-based City National Corp for $5.4 billion in a deal that targets City’s stable of high-net worth clients. City National serves clients in several large metropolitan areas, including New York, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area and Orange County, Calif. It has several branch offices throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

 
NY Democrat opposed to UFC arrested on corruption charges

The arrest of New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on federal corruption charges Thursday caught the attention of Las Vegas-based Ultimate Fighting Championship, which has been feuding with Silver over proposed legislation that would legalize mixed martial arts fights in New York state.

Benzer to plead guilty in Las Vegas HOA scheme

Leon Benzer, the alleged mastermind of a massive scheme to take over homeowners associations in the Las Vegas Valley, is scheduled to plead guilty in federal court Friday.

New Reno veterans home among Sandoval’s goals

In keeping with Gov. Brian Sandoval’s “modernization” theme for the upcoming legislative session, Nevada’s chief adviser on military and veterans issues said Thursday the governor’s sights are set on building a new veterans home in the Reno area while pursuing bills to improve access to jobs, education and benefits for veterans across the state.

White Castle opens in Vegas Jan. 27

The official opening of the long-awaited first White Castle in Las Vegas is set for 2 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 27 at the Best Western Plus Casino Royale on the Strip, and no, it won’t have a drive-through.

US Navy cargo ship runs aground near Okinawa

An American naval cargo ship has run aground off the Japanese coast, east of Okinawa, and efforts are underway to refloat it, the U.S. Navy said Thursday.

Las Vegas ranks No. 7 least healthy US city

When 2015 rolled in, many made resolutions related to their health, e.g., lose weight, drink more water, exercise, etc. But Las Vegas was just ranked No. 7 as the least healthy city in America.

Sentence upheld for Arizona sovereign citizens movement activist

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld the convictions of Arizona resident Shawn Rice, who was an activist in the anti-government “sovereign citizens” movement.

 
Reid says he expects recovery after eye surgery

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada said Thursday he expects to recover vision in his right eye following surgery that will restructure broken bones in his face and drain blood that has gathered in the front and back of the socket.

You can’t unsee the first trailer for ‘Sex Box’

In the series, debuting Feb. 27 on WE tv, couples will have sex in a box, then, under the influence of “cuddle hormones,” they’ll emerge to talk about their experiences in front of a studio audience.

Gitmo Navy commander relieved of duties during investigation

The commander of the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay has been relieved of his duties after an investigation uncovered evidence of an inappropriate relationship between him and a civilian woman whose husband was found dead earlier this month.

Kobe Bryant has torn rotator cuff

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant has a torn rotator cuff, according to preliminary results of an MRI exam, the Los Angeles Lakers said on Thursday.

 
Seahawks player fined $20K for obscene gesture…again

Marshawn Lynch was fined $20,000 for grabbing his crotch after scoring a 24-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s NFC Championship game. The Seahawks’ running back was previously fined for a similar gesture against the Arizona Cardinals, and the hits could keep coming.

Number of Nevada driver authorization cards grows to almost 24,000

Nearly 24,000 driver authorization cards have been issued in Nevada since the program allowing people in the country illegally to attain driving privileges began a year ago, the state Department of Motor Vehicles reported Thursday.

Are you the running type? Check out ‘Scale the Strat’

If you runners have never taken part in “Scale the Strat,” which lets you sprint up stairs (108 floors; 1,455 stairs) of the Stratosphere hotel in Las Vegas, well, what can I say, you’re a weakling and I have no respect for you.

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