Mayweather stands firm on plan to retire after Berto fight

Speaking to reporters Wednesday on a conference call to promote his September 12 bout with Andre Berto, Floyd Mayweather said people need to take him seriously when he says this will be his final fight.

51s waiting for fans to catch playoff fever

The line was three people deep outside the Cashman Field box office, and two were typically intelligent Dodgers fans from Oxnard, Calif., searching for a way to make their money last longer than a few hands at the tables. The other person was my Review-Journal colleague, Ron Kantowski.

Rancho senior hopes to inspire young players

Aubrianna Jordan has a lofty set of goals for her senior season at Rancho. But her most ambitious one has nothing to do with winning region or state titles.

New coach aims to continue legacy

To say Green Valley’s first-year cross country coach, Bud Beam, has some huge shoes to fill after the death of longtime coach Blaine Thompson is an understatement.

VOLLEYBALL: Crusaders rally from two-set deficit, top Gorman

Megan Kronschnabel had 32 assists and 11 digs Wednesday as host Faith Lutheran’s girls volleyball team rallied from a two-set deficit for a 17-25, 16-25, 26-24, 25-18, 15-5 win over Bishop Gorman.

CROSS COUNTRY: Cromwell helps Coronado boys to victory

Nathan Cromwell won a 2.5-mile race in 14 minutes, 14.1 seconds Wednesday to help Coronado’s boys cross country team to victory in a six-team meet at Foothill.

Motorcyclist killed in northwest valley crash

A man is dead after crashing his motorcycle into a car Wednesday night in the northwest valley, Las Vegas police said.

UFC’s Dodson eases up on ‘respect’ for Johnson this time

One of the reasons John Dodson believes he didn’t take Demetrious Johnson’s Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight belt the first time they fought in 2013 is that he showed the champion too much respect. That shouldn’t be a problem in the rematch Saturday in the main event of UFC 191 at the MGM Grand Garden.

TENNIS: Clark girls edge Bonanza

Paige Smith and Andrea Busicescu each went 2-0 in singles Wednesday to help Clark’s girls tennis team to a 10-8 win at Bonanza.

LETTERS: Where to cut? English Language Learners, for starters

Defending his education budget (“Public vote on tax package sought,” Aug. 11 Review-Journal), Gov. Brian Sandoval calls the referendum filed by a group of anti-tax Republicans “a wrongheaded attack on the children and families of Nevada.” Then, listing nine elements of the program, Gov. Sandoval asks, “What will you cut?”

Using shotgun betters dove hunter’s chances

With opening day of dove season behind us, it is probably safe to assume that the quick-flying birds humbled more than a few hunters. Some may even be counting the number of shots they took and asking how they can improve their bird-per-shot ratio.

Enthusiastic Sanchez just fine with Sam Boyd Stadium

If there’s anything most Las Vegas sports fans can agree upon, it’s that Sam Boyd Stadium and Cashman Field stink, and that hopefully there will be places to park at the new hockey arena.

Former Miss Nevada arrested on drug charges again

Former Miss Nevada USA Katherine Rees was arrested Wednesday on drug charges for the second time this summer, according to Clark County Detention Center booking logs.

Adoptable pets, Sept. 3, 2015

View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. Contact each individual agency for more information.

2010 Burning Man drew FBI security attention

The Las Vegas FBI office was involved in the security details of the 2010 Burning Man event, according to documents requested by a California-based writer.

Play revisits murder of Las Vegas cops by anti-government zealots

Las Vegas playwright Ernest Hemmings’ latest work explores the way in which the online world and social media can create the illusion of community to sometimes dangerous and tragic ends. The factual foundation of the play is the murder of Las Vegas police officers Igor Soldo and Alyn Beck on June 8, 2014.

Pate guides Gaels to Southwest League golf win

Hunter Pate carded a 4-under-par 68 at Aliante on Wednesday to lead Bishop Gorman’s girls golf team to victory in a Southwest League match.

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