Warriors’ Green out to prove worthy of Olympic roster spot

When USA Basketball finalizes its roster for next summer’s Olympics in Brazil, there will be no shortage of players who can score. But there will be a need for someone who can rebound and defend, someone who can make a play that may not necessarily show up on the score sheet. Is Draymond Green that someone?

Paper planes take flight — VIDEO

McCarran International Airport’s third annual Paper Plane Palooza brought more than 70 children from local Boys & Girls Clubs to the airport on Tuesday.

51s rally in ninth, then lose in 10th at El Paso

Ramiro Pena hit a sacrifice fly to score Jake Goebbert with the winning run in the 10th inning as El Paso spoiled a late 51s’ rally with a 9-8 victory in a Pacific Coast League game Tuesday in El Paso, Texas.

7 ways to travel like a millionaire — on a budget

Champagne wishes and caviar dreams might seem out of reach for travelers on a beer-and-burger budget. But with a little research and planning, a vacation filled with private jets and luxury accommodations doesn’t have to be a far-fetched fantasy.

Nowsch lawyers want no part of taped confession

After reading a partial transcript of Erich Nowsch Jr.’s taped confession, it’s no wonder why his lawyers want it thrown out.

‘Straight Outta Compton’ meme generator perfect for jabbing sports stars

A “Straight Outta (Somewhere)” meme generator created by Beats by Dre to help promote “Straight Outta Compton,” the upcoming film about the rap group N.W.A., has quickly blown up on social media, resulting in some amusing sports memes.

There’s plenty of help for coping with the loss of your pet

Our pets are considered family members, so losing them can be incredibly hard. These resources can help you when making end of life decisions for your pets and dealing with the grief after they’re gone.

‘Everybody likes Bubba,’ maybe too much, in PGA Championship

Obviously, it’s cool to be hip and trending. Most people would prefer that as opposed to being hated and vilified. But there is a danger in becoming too popular, and Bubba Watson is walking that proverbial tightrope this week.

May this eulogy be the last for Las Vegas Arena football teams

We are gathered here today on this predictable occasion with much joy and relief, filled with hope that this will represent the final time an Arena Football League team attempts to make Las Vegas home.

Day, Johnson among several worth wagers

Professional handicapper Wes Reynolds (@WesReynolds1 on Twitter) is using a mythical bankroll of $200 to bet the PGA Championship futures board at the Westgate Las Vegas:

Las Vegas doctor loses license

A Las Vegas physician in practice for more than 20 years in Southern Nevada lost his license Tuesday for code of conduct violations.

Tom Brady reportedly took a Vegas trip with Ben Affleck and his nanny

It appears Tom Brady is part of another alleged cheating scandal. But this time it involves his friend, actor Ben Affleck, whose estranged wife, actress Jennifer Garner, reportedly suspects had an affair with the couple’s ex-nanny.

 
Clinton hands over private email server, thumb drive

Hillary Clinton has instructed her attorney to hand over her private email server and a thumb drive of all her work-related emails to the Justice Department in an effort to blunt an expanding probe into the use of a private email account.

Trump calls himself ‘the most fabulous whiner’

Trump on Tuesday morning in an interview on CNN’s Chris Cuomo on “New Day” proclaimed that he is “the most fabulous whiner” when confronted with an opinion piece that criticized him using the same label.

Iconic men’s hairstyles include Bieber and Trump

Anyone who was even remotely plugged into pop culture in the 1990s can recall the Jennifer Aniston hairstyle. And who doesn’t associate Anna Wintour, editor of Vogue magazine, with her signature bob.

 
Lowe’s fires managers who kept black employee from delivery

U.S. home improvement chain Lowe’s Companies Inc has let go three managers in Virginia who barred a black employee from making a delivery when a woman complained about his race, a spokesman said on Tuesday.

Arbor View’s Quintana to play in All-American Classic

Arbor View shortstop Nicholas Quintana, a member of the Review-Journal’s all-state first team this spring, was one of 26 players selected to represent the West roster at the Perfect Game All-American Classic to be held in San Diego on Aug. 16 at Petco Park.

Shakira’s 2010 song ‘Loca’ wasn’t plagiarism, judge says

A case in which pop star Shakira’s 2010 hit single “Loca” was found to be an illegal copy of a Dominican songwriter’s work came crashing down on Monday when a U.S. judge said the songwriter had lied to the court and the cassette tape on which his claims were based is a fake.

Boy reported missing at Arizona campsite found dead

The body of a 5-year-old boy who went missing from an Arizona campsite Thursday was found Monday evening by a group of volunteer searchers, the Coconino County sheriff’s office said.

 
Family dog found beaten to death with bragging note

A Florida family’s missing Pomeranian was found beaten to death by a neighbor Saturday morning with a note bragging about beating it to death.

Buskers raise concerns about proposed Fremont Street rules

An Elvis, a Blues Brother and the “Pirates of Fremont Street” joined about 20 other street performers Tuesday at Las Vegas City Hall to air their concerns about a bill that would limit where they can strut their stuff.

Gas line repairs impede southwest valley traffic

Traffic is crawling at a southwest valley intersection and Southwest Gas crews are working to relight pilots for more than 100 customers after a gas leak Tuesday afternoon, a company spokeswoman said Tuesday evening.

Mayweather ranks best 5 boxers ever; puts himself No. 1, Ali No. 5

Asked to rank the best five boxers ever during an appearance on ESPN Deportes, Floyd Mayweather Jr. not suprisingly put himself at the top of the list but somehow had Muhammad Ali ranked fifth and left boxing greats Sugar Ray Robinson, Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano off the list completely.

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