Seager’s catch saves the day — VIDEO

Forget about a game-saving catch. Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager made a potential baby-saving catch in Monday’s loss to the New York Yankees in Seattle.

Las Vegan Gallo stars in major league debut— VIDEO

Sometimes a player lives up to every bit of his hype, and on Tuesday night in his major league debut, that’s exactly what Las Vegan Joey Gallo did.

EDITORIAL: Fixing judge’s email fail

The Nevada Supreme Court won’t issue a clearer decision than the public records ruling it handed down Friday. Whether District Judge Doug Smith is competent enough to follow the court’s direction is another matter entirely.

EDITORIAL: Hailing cabdrivers

Hats off to the union cabdrivers who exercised their constitutional rights in a peaceful, dignified manner Friday on the Strip to protest the passage of legislation that will allow transportation network companies to operate in Nevada.

Jurek maintains lead at PBA Senior U.S. Open

Jack Jurek averaged a 230.8 in his six games on Tuesday to maintain the lead after 12 qualifying games of the PBA Senior U.S. Open at Suncoast Bowling Center.

9 sights to see on a Route 66 road trip through Arizona

For many Americans, Route 66 evokes the nostalgic feelings of simpler times, mom and pop shops and early American transportation. Today, Arizona’s stretch of Route 66 is peppered with all the charm and whimsy of the earlier 20th century, including diners, ghost towns and ruins of both early car culture and Native American history.

Why did FIFA’s Blatter resign? Follow the money

The gift that is the corrupt and disgraced governing body of soccer just keeps on giving. Sepp Blatter, the smug and defiant president who on Friday was elected to an unprecedented fifth term, resigned Tuesday amid the worst scandal in FIFA’s 111-year history.

VA chief pitches end to homelessness among vets

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald and two other White House cabinet members made a pitch Tuesday in Las Vegas to end homelessness among veterans, a long-sought goal of the Obama administration.

Bryce Harper probably started a dangerous new selfie trend

Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead RBI single in Washington’s 2-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in the opener of a doubleheader at Nationals Park. But the Las Vegan’s best play of the day took place before the nightcap, when he thrilled a fan in right field by taking a selfie on her phone.

 
Free pizza for life included in Portland home offer

At DeNicola’s Italian Restaurant in Southeast Portland, pizza is serious business. There it’s not just food, it’s now a bargaining chip.

51s shut out on four hits, lose seventh straight game

Tim Cooney pitched a four-hitter to spark the Memphis Redbirds to a 6-0 victory over the 51s in a Pacific Coast League game Tuesday night in Memphis, Tenn. The loss was Las Vegas’ seventh straight.

 
Here’s the deal with #wearorange — VIDEO

Orange draws attention, whether it is up close or from a distance. That’s why the Wear Orange campaign chose the color to raise recognition for the first National Gun Violence Awareness Day today.

Allegiant Air pilots union files appeal of strike ruling

The union representing pilots for Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air have filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit over a ruling that prevents the pilots from striking.

5 movies to look forward to in June — VIDEO

We’re a month into the summer movie season, and the offerings so far have been underwhelming at best. But hope springs eternal.

 
Teen killed by lightning strike while fishing

One West Virginia teenager was killed and two others injured by a lightning strike near a pond where they were fishing on Monday, officials said.

Paul Phua has left the country

Malaysian businessman Paul Phua left the country on his private jet Monday, hours after illegal gambling charges against him were dismissed.

 
College friend of Boston Marathon bomber sentenced to 6 years in prison

As part of that plea agreement, prosecutors had recommended a sentence of seven years — a year more than what he received — for Kadyrbayev, a Kazakh national. The plea deal also requires him to be deported after serving his sentence.

Toast charity while ordering up Negroni cocktail

Negroni Week runs through Sunday, which means the classic cocktail will be served at several Las Vegas bars and restaurants with added tie-ins with charities.

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