UFC on Fox 15 matchups

A breakdown of the fights on the main card of UFC on Fox 15 today at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The card begins at 5 p.m. on Fox (5).

Defense tightens just in time for Palo Verde softball team

Palo Verde treated the ball like a hand grenade much of Friday, committing six errors as it frittered away an eight-run lead. But just when the Panthers were about to hit the self-destruct button for the final time, the defense saved the day in a 13-10, eight-inning win over No. 2 Centennial.

One big rally not enough for 51s in home opener

The 51s pitching staff was lit up early and couldn’t hold a late lead in an 11-10 loss to the Fresno Grizzlies on Friday night before a sellout crowd of 11,007 at Cashman Field that saw plenty of action before the postgame fireworks show.

UNLV’s Rice needs April magic in March

While UNLV basketball coach Dave Rice has yet to prove March as a month that can define his program as either successful or relevant, he has this recruiting thing going like nobody’s business. He’s no April fool.

‘Pay to weigh’ for Pacquiao-Mayweather: Is it the wave of the future?

It’s unprecedented: The Nevada Athletic Commission is allowing promoters of the megafight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao to charge admission to the May 1 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden. Could this lead to a new precedent?

Defense tightens just in time for Palo Verde

Palo Verde’s softball team treated the ball like a hand grenade much of Friday afternoon, committing six errors as it frittered away an eight-run lead.

Man killed in North Las Vegas shooting

A man was shot and killed near the intersection of Tropical Parkway and 5th Street Friday evening, North Las Vegas police said. Officers were called shortly before 6 p.m. to the 500 block of Riding Crop, said police spokesman officer Aaron Patty.

Clark County faces $600,000 bill for diesel spill cleanup

Clark County is facing a bill of up to $600,000 for cleaning up a 200-gallon diesel spill at Spring Mountain Youth Camp after a sensor failed and fuel leaked out of a small hole where county staff had failed to reinstall a bolt.

What was Steve Wynn thinking with ‘Blart’ sequel?

Near the end of “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2,” Kevin James’ titular security guard dangles precariously from a zip line strung between Encore and Wynn Las Vegas.

Feds call for input on reporting laws for abuse-related child deaths

Nevada isn’t alone in dealing with conflicting interpretations of state and federal laws on the public disclosure of abuse-related child fatalities. Other states struggle with the same issue, a plight that’s drawn the attention of federal officials who are now attempting to better understand the “breadth of opinion in the field.”

Abortion parental notification bill clears Nevada Assembly

A controversial bill that would require parents to be notified if their child seeks an abortion won approval Friday in the Assembly on a party-line 24-17 vote with Republicans in support.

Federal judge declares FBI ruse violated gambler’s privacy rights

A federal judge has ruled that FBI agents violated a wealthy Malaysian businessman’s privacy rights when they entered his Caesars Palace villa last year posing as repairmen to secretly gather evidence before conducting a raid in an illegal sports betting investigation.

Metro motorcycle cop hospitalized after crash

A Las Vegas police motorcycle officer was hospitalized Friday afternoon after he crashed in the northwest valley, police said.

Michigan Micro Mote is world’s smallest computer

This computer is not going to be on store shelves anytime soon and doesn’t come with an ergonomic keyboard, but it has created a great deal of buzz in the science community because it seems like science fiction.

10 cities with the most amount of children

Researchers of the Martin Prosperity Institute published an article in The Atlantic’s CityLab that listed the American metro areas with the most and least amount of children.

More bad luck in Texas for the Magdalenos

Diego Magdaleno’s scheduled 10-round lightweight fight in Arlington, Texas, was called off Friday after his opponent missed weight by 10 pounds. His brother, Jessie, had a fight fall through last week in Laredo because his opponent failed a pre-fight physical.

Use these 4 tricks to really communicate with your kids

Communication is vital to any relationship: working relationships, romantic relationships, friendships, and family relationships. When it comes to communicating with your children, there are additional challenges thrown into the mix.

Dog police shot for attacking their K-9 has died

Las Vegas police shot a dog they say attacked one of their K-9s in the northeast valley Friday while they looked for someone in a stolen vehicle investigation. The shot dog later died.

Why women are more stressed than men

Women are 11 percent more stressed and 16 percent more anxious than men, according to a recent study from Lantern, a company that uses clinical research to create web programs.

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