Pitchers have upper hand, gladly use it

On the south side of Chicago on Sunday afternoon, Chris Sale of the White Sox matched a career high by striking out 15 Chicago Cubs. Sale did this by pitching seven innings during which he allowed only one hit.

First week profitable not only for Rivers

How was your weekend? No matter how it went, Philip Rivers had a better one. The Chargers agreed to a contract extension with their franchise quarterback, who will get $65 million guaranteed without having to buy a lottery ticket.

UNLV camp notes — Aug. 17

J.D. Williams had dropped the scoring average against UNLV’s defense by nearly eight points per game when he was defensive coordinator for the 2012 season.

Mariah Carey, James Packer hit hot spot on yacht

Caesars Palace headliner Mariah Carey and Australian billionaire James Packer are on another family outing on his $50 million yacht in the Mediterranean. They were photographed Sunday on the yacht off Ibiza, Spain, the famed party hot spot.

 
DeGeneres inspires crowd, Paul Walker honored at Teen Choice Awards

In a room full of screaming teenagers, the loudest message at the Teen Choice Awards came from the first winner of the night, Ellen DeGeneres. The “Ellen” host took away the award for Choice Comedian at Fox’s annual teen-fest, held Sunday night in Los Angeles.

Go slow when seeing school zone signs in Las Vegas

Kids are crying, but their moms are rejoicing: It’s back-to-school time! And that means it’s also time for motorists to go on high alert around those hallowed halls of knowledge because, as we all know, kids seem to do the dumbest things when walking near a street.

Nonprofit group seeks to rehome feathered friends

Feeling lonely? Looking for a life partner? Want someone who will be the perfect fit with your personality? SouthWest Exotic Avian Rescue may be able to help you.

Westgate welcomes back Elvis in form of exhibit

From 1969 to 1976, Elvis Presley performed an astounding run of sold-out shows in the building that is now the Westgate, 3000 Paradise Road. In December 1976, he left the building for the last time, but on April 23 of this year, Elvis returned in the form of an exhibition that celebrates his life, achievements and music.

Henderson man hopes to make difference for students facing hardships

Richman Mahlangu doesn’t want low-income and at-risk students in the valley to face the hardships he did as a child in South Africa under Apartheid, so he’s starting a nonprofit foundation in his name to assist them in their education.

CSN increases efforts to serve Latino students

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates employment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, also known as STEM, will increase to 13 percent between 2012 and 2022. That means approximately 1 million newly created jobs.

Service dogs: Much more than man’s best friend

Through the eons, dogs have been regarded as man’s best friend. As social pack animals, dogs require love and affection, just like humans. When provided with these necessary comforts of life, dogs have proven to be faithful guardians that can brighten the worst of days.

Saving in Sin City: Report calls Nevada ‘least financially literate’ state

The statistics on getting out of debt are sobering: About 18 percent of Americans say they will never get out of debt, according to a survey by creditcards.com, and 43 percent of those with debt expect to remain in financial dire straits util they are 61 or older. Of those who are 61 or older with debt, 31 percent said they will never get out from under.

Program helps at-risk youth, with a twist

Social CirKISH pays tribute to one of his mentors, John C. Kish, a former owner of the Skyline Casino in Henderson and philanthropist who died in 2007.

Deskin Elementary calls used computer monitors much-needed gift

Thanks to the connections of a student’s parent, Deskin Elementary School is on the receiving end of a generous gift: 40 computer monitors to help update its computer lab and in-class computers.

Stretching beyond age: Instructor says yoga not just for the young

There’s yoga for the young, when the body is supple, flexible and free of issues such as arthritis. There’s also yoga for the not-so-young, when the body is plagued by health issues and a lifetime of use.

Once-secret papers reveal how HOA scheme widened

Inspired by his lucrative takeover of the Vistana homeowners association, then-construction company boss Leon Benzer moved swiftly a decade ago to broaden the scheme across the Las Vegas Valley, according to once-secret government trial papers.

Erosion project may speed up as Lake Mead sinks

The Southern Nevada Water Authority wants to step up anti-erosion work as the falling water level at Lake Mead makes the problem worse.

Creech Predator crews get help coping with combat

Water spills down a Plexiglas pane the size of several big-screen TVs inside the Airmen Ministry Center at Creech Air Force Base.

 
Four killed in a two-plane collision near San Diego

Four people were killed on Sunday morning when two small planes collided in mid-air about 15 miles southeast of downtown San Diego, authorities said.

Day captures PGA Championship in record style

KOHLER, Wis. — Australia’s Jason Day held his nerve to end five years of close calls at the majors with an emotional breakthrough victory by three shots over American Jordan Spieth at the PGA Championship on Sunday.

Man arrested in June shooting at Las Vegas Subway

A man wanted in connection with a June shooting of an employee and attempted robbery in a Subway restaurant has been arrested, Metro announced Saturday.

Granddaughter of actor Morgan Freeman stabbed to death

Actor Morgan Freeman on Sunday announced the death of his granddaughter, Edena Hines, 33, who New York City police said was found fatally stabbed near her residence.

Man identified in deadly Aug. 2 rollover on I-15

The Clark County coroner’s office on Sunday identified a man killed in an Interstate 15 crash north of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway two weekends ago.

Las Vegas man ID’d in fatal I-15 crash

The Clark County coroner’s office on Sunday identified a motorist killed in a single-vehicle wreck on Interstate 15 on Saturday morning.

Man identified in fatal east valley shootout

The man slain in what Metro described as an east valley shootout Saturday has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office as 28-year-old Jairo Garcia.