SI.com unveils Roger Goodell random punishment generator

Shortly after Goodell upheld Tom Brady’s four-game suspension Tuesday for his alleged role in deflating footballs — the same suspension Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy received for assaulting his ex-girlfriend — SI.com posted a Roger Goodell Random Punishment Generator.

Draft order would OK keeping Switch as Nevada Power Co. customer

CARSON CITY — A draft order has been prepared in advance of Thursday’s Public Utilities Commission meeting that would approve an agreement reached between Switch, NV Energy and state regulators to keep the the data storage company as a customer of Nevada Power Co.

Taxable sales rise statewide, Clark County

Sales of tangible goods sold by Nevada businesses rose 2.1 percent year over year in the month, to $4.34 billion, the state Taxation Department said Wednesday.

 
3 UVA graduates sue Rolling Stone over rape story

Three University of Virginia graduates on Wednesday filed a defamation lawsuit in New York against Rolling Stone magazine, its publisher Wenner Media and a journalist over a now-debunked 2014 article describing a fraternity gang rape.

Teacher’s Health Trust dismissed from labor complaint

The state’s Local Government Employee-Management Relations Board voted Wednesday to dismiss the financially beleaguered Teachers Health Trust from a dispute between the Clark County School District and the teachers union.

 
UC police officer charged with murder of unarmed black man

A University of Cincinnati police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man has been charged with murder after a grand jury investigation, the Hamilton County prosecutor said on Wednesday.

 
Tom Cruise says ‘Mission: Impossible 6″ is happening

Tom Cruise has revealed plans to return as Ethan Hunt for a sixth “Mission: Impossible,” asserting that shooting could start as early as a year from now.

 
Supervisor hangs ‘slave doll’ from noose in break area

A white female supervisor for the upscale Adam’s Mark hotel in Kansas City, Mo., allegedly hung a “slave doll” from a noose in an employee break area, according to a Kansas City attorney, who sent her allegations to media outlets after regular business hours on Monday.

 
Cara Delevingne ends interview after TV anchor suggests she take a nap

A few TV anchors were not happy with Cara Delevingne, and it made for one cringe-worthy interview. The model and actress appeared on “Good Day Sacramento” to promote her film “Paper Towns,” and the interview grew tense as she seemed less-than-enthusiastic and the anchors called her out for it.

Teacher allegedly used treehouse to lure student for sex

A North Kansas City, Mo., School District teacher allegedly enticed a student to have sexual relations with him inside a treehouse. The mother of the 13-year-old issued a warning Tuesday to other parents.

Heller wants to defund Planned Parenthood

Sen. Dean Heller on Wednesday sided with critics of Planned Parenthood who are seeking to restrict federal funding to the group in the wake of provocative videos that raise questions about the organization’s ethics on abortion.

Escaped work crew inmate picked up in east Las Vegas

An inmate who slipped away from a Nevada Department of Forestry work crew Tuesday in the east valley has been picked up, according to the Department of Corrections.

Confession from NY prison worker details gifts, sexual relations with inmate

Former prison worker Joyce Mitchell pleaded guilty this week in relation to her role in the sensational June escape of two inmates in upstate New York. As part of her plea, she submitted detailed statements of her involvement with the convicted murderers David Sweat and Richard Matt.

Prosecutors say attack on elderly man was hate crime

A 22-year-old man indicted in what prosecutors on Friday described as a hate crime against an elderly gay man could soon face murder charges.

Marijuana dispensary seeks internal county records

As it considers suing Clark County over its delayed opening, a medical marijuana dispensary is seeking internal emails that could shed light on the county’s treatment of it and other businesses.

 
Clinton says Planned Parenthood videos ‘disturbing,’ but defends group

WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton on Tuesday called the trio of Planned Parenthood videos released by anti-abortion activists “disturbing,” but both she and fellow Democratic 2016 hopeful Bernie Sanders are defending the controversial women’s health organization.

Nationals outfielder leaves big tip for Buffalo waitress

Time will tell if Jayson Werth regains his All-Star form for the Washington Nationals, but the veteran outfielder, who was activated from the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, is still on top of his tipping game.

Caesars bid to appeal judge’s ruling denied

The bankruptcy judge overseeing the reorganization of Caesars Entertainment’s largest division said Wednesday the company could not pursue a fast appeal to his ruling that allows bondholder lawsuits to proceed.

Royals infielders combine for amazing play — VIDEO

The Kansas City Royals (61-38) have the the best record in the American League and show no signs of slowing down, winning their fourth straight game in Tuesday’s 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians.

Analysts say MGM may look at selling The Mirage

Two Wall Street analysts said in research notes Wednesday that MGM Resorts International may be considering selling The Mirage to focus on other development aspects for the Strip casino giant.