Super Bowl facts and figures

Facts and figures about Sunday’s 49th Super Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks:

Cuter ways to spend Super Bowl Sunday

“Puppy Bowl XI,” “Kitten Bowl II,” “Fish Bowl II” even an eight-hour marathon of Las Vegas’ own Property Brothers offer alternatives to the Seahawks-Patriots game.

 
Baby goat found in park with head missing

The Louisiana SPCA says someone overnight Wednesday entered a pen where the goats were held and killed one of them.

38 lawyers vying for seats on District Court bench

A total of 38 lawyers have applied for three judicial District Court seats made vacant by the newly appointed Nevada Court of Appeals.

UNLV’s Davis, Boyko nurse injuries in run-up to NFL Draft combine

Former UNLV standouts Devante Davis and Brett Boyko are dealing with injuries as they prepare for the NFL scouting combine on Feb. 17 to 23 in Indianapolis. Those invited to the combine have an excellent chance to be drafted.

 
91 cases of measles in California since Disneyland outbreak

The California Department of Public Health sent out the latest numbers Friday of confirmed cases since December and while the total is still small, the jump was a startling 54% in just more than a week.

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. Air Force

The Rebels host Air Force tonight at the Thomas & Mack Center. Tip is at 7:00 p.m.

 
Falcons to name Seahawks’ Quinn head coach after Super Bowl

The worst-kept secret in the NFL will finally become official on Tuesday when Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is named head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, according to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio.

 
Gas-filled balloon completes record-breaking Pacific flight

Co-piloted by an American and a Russian, the balloon touched down safely in the waters off Mexico on Saturday, completing a week-long trans-Pacific flight that unofficially broke two world records, a spokeswoman said.

‘A Most Violent Year’ lives up to its name

“A Most Violent Year,” the latest from buzzed-about writer-director J.C. Chandor (“Margin Call,” “All Is Lost”), is blessed with stirring, sit-up-and-take-notice performances by Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain.

Knowing when to head straight to ER could save a life

It’s the weekend, and you find yourself in need of medical attention. It could be a swollen ankle, fever or an allergic reaction. Should you head to the emergency room or urgent care center? In order to receive the proper care and potentially save a life, people must understand the difference between the emergency room and urgent care centers.

Gun range promotes, defends ‘Just Divorced’ special

Women who are just divorced can stare at their wedding dress and cry. Or, the divorcee and her gal pals can have fun shooting up the dress with a M1919 Browning machine gun.

3 big automakers to recall 2.1 million older vehicles

The auto industry’s airbag troubles deepened on Saturday, as federal regulators said companies need to fix defects that could cause airbags to deploy when they are not supposed to.

Top 10 favorite Super Bowl snacks

The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are going head to head this Sunday in Super Bowl XLIX, and that means one important thing — you’re going to be hungry.

Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova for 6th Australian Open title

A sickly Serena Williams gave Maria Sharapova another serving of grand slam heartbreak on Saturday to win the Australian Open and bolster her claims to be the all-time greatest player with her 19th major title.

401k reached a record high last year

401(k) balances reached a record high last year, thanks to a soaring stock market and larger contributions from workers participating in the savings plans.

Santana plays the ‘hits,’ just not always his

The logo for Santana’s Las Vegas shows promises “Greatest Hits Live” and doesn’t include an asterisk with fine print to say “Not necessarily his own.”

Curb flights of fancy when planning nursery

Few things in life are as exciting as having a baby on the way. When you’re ready to decorate the nursery, though, it’s a good idea to emphasize practicality over thrilling designs and fanciful color schemes. Concentrating on the needs of your infant — especially a first child — will ensure that everything is in place and looks great when your bundle of joy arrives.

Condo made rich with secondhand furnishings

There are those for whom interior design is all about the thrill of the kill. The hunt for the perfect table, chair, sofa, rug. And then the gathering of those pieces to create for themselves surroundings unique and most personal.

Wobbly chair an inexpensive fix, but takes time to complete

Q: I have several wooden spindle chairs that have seen better days. After years of use, some dowels have come loose and the chairs have become wobbly. How can I make the chairs solid again?

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