Floyd Mayweather Jr. outboxed Manny Pacquiao and remained undefeated, going to 48-0 with a 12-round unanimous decision Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden. Judges Burt Clements and Glenn Feldman had Mayweather ahead 116-112, while Dave Moretti scored it 118-110.
The biggest betting event in boxing history never came close to matching the hype. But for Las Vegas bookmakers and those who bet on Floyd Mayweather Jr. — and the sharp money was on the favorite — it might as well be remembered as a classic.
Ryan Dungey wrapped up the Monster Energy Supercross 450 class championship on April 11, taking out all the drama with three races remaining in the season. Dungey then did the same in the season finale Saturday night at Sam Boyd Stadium, easily racing to his eighth victory of the season in what also was his 100th career start.
There’s just one problem with a resolution to end Nevada’s pointless, twice-annual clock changes: It can’t take effect soon enough.
A University of Nevada, Reno delegation was thoroughly schooled by lawmakers Wednesday in the very skill their institution is supposed to provide: critical thinking.
The alarmism that dominates opposition to firearm legislation trashes law-abiding gun owners out of necessity. Arguments must focus on the carnage of lawbreakers to advance the gun control agenda and prevent the expansion of gun rights.
Dina Titus doesn’t scare easy. And that has to scare Nevada Democrats.
North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee made good on his promise to change his city — it’s whether his leadership has the city on the road to reform or the fast track to failure that people can’t agree on.
Decision: 118-110, 116-112. All for Mayweather, who wins by unanimous decision.
The safe zones identify places LGBT students can go for a variety of services and concerns, from events to where gender-neutral restrooms are found.
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada presented its fifth annual Heart of Hope awards to the Lied Foundation and Investment Counsel Co. during a recent luncheon at the Red Rock Resort.
Seven days a week, Charles “Chuck” DiLaura played his upright bass behind some of the biggest music acts of the mid-to-late 1960s in the lounge of the Riviera.
Bishop Gorman’s Vashti Cunningham concedes she used to get nervous when people cheered for her at big events.
When troubles afflict the gardens we have cared for so diligently, it might be tempting to grab any nearby container of poison and spray like mad.
Trevor McDonough got involved with pole vaulting before he even stepped foot on the Centennial campus four years ago.
A Colorado woman who police say admitted cutting the fetus from a pregnant stranger stabbed her victim first with shards of glass from a broken lava lamp, court documents showed on Friday.
Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal stabbing that happened early Saturday afternoon in a south valley neighborhood.
Authorities were called shortly after midnight about a plane being stolen, Patty said.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao weren’t the only ones making money Saturday. Street hawkers on the Strip were doing quite well, too.
This is the first in an occasional series of stories about faith traditions in the valley, called My Faith. In the opening story, we ask Muslims what they would like others to know about their beliefs.
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve’s father died Saturday in Las Vegas from injuries he suffered in a fire on Tuesday, according the city of Reno’s website.
Apparent move of “Crazy Girls” means at least one piece of the hotel’s legacy will carry on.
The Northwest League’s final baseball playoff berth was on the line on Saturday at Cimarron-Memorial.
Mike Wood went 3-for-4 with four runs and three RBIs in the opener and 1-for-3 with a double, a run and two RBIs in the nightcap Saturday to help host Lincoln County’s baseball team secure the No. 1 seed for the Division III Southern League tournament with a sweep of White Pine.
With Democrats united in opposition, the Republican-controlled U.S. House last week approved a resolution that would balance the federal budget in a decade with no new taxes but $5 trillion in cuts to domestic programs other than defense.
Clark County School District’s overall graduation rate showed no improvement in 2014, but hard-fought gains are happening at individual campuses, including Eldorado High School.
