Crimson Tide ebbing as evidenced by loss to Ole Miss

This time, there’s a different feel to it. This time, Alabama isn’t as likely to receive a second chance. The more the evidence piles up, the more it’s clear the Crimson Tide have taken a step back and won’t be one of the four playoff teams at the end of the season.

EDITORIAL: High-speed rail a big boondoggle

Who would win a race from Las Vegas to Southern California, a high-speed train or a tortoise? It’s such an easy call that oddsmakers wouldn’t set a line. The tortoise would win — in a walk.

A call to action for diabetes prevention

According to a new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, almost 50% of American adults were found to suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetes. To reiterate, this is HALF of our adult population—29 million have diabetes and 86 million have pre-diabetes. There is hardly an American who does not either have the disease or its precursor, or knows someone with it.

VOLLEYBALL: Longhorns outlast Rams

Myah Maxwell had 20 kills and 11 digs, and Saipeti Fuiava added 19 kills and 14 digs to lead Legacy’s girls volleyball team to a 22-25, 25-19, 25-23, 22-25, 15-9 victory over host Rancho on Monday.

Cadillac tax a health care car crash

If you’re one of the 1.3 million Nevadans covered by an employer-sponsored health insurance plan, and if you like your plan, you should take a seat before reading any further.

TENNIS: Doubles teams help Las Vegas boys edge Liberty

The doubles teams of Trey Chauncey and Kyle Monton, and Jonathan Sosa and Trevor Christiansen each went 3-0 on Monday as Las Vegas’ boys tennis team nipped visiting Liberty, 10-9.

How to avoid these 12 scary money scams

Scammers have been around since the beginning of time. As long as there have been vulnerable people with money, there has been someone looking to steal it. To avoid becoming another unwitting victim and putting your finances at risk, keep an eye out for these 12 increasingly common money scams.

Man jailed 6 years takes deal for release today

A man jailed for more than six years without a conviction accepted a deal Monday that would have him immediately freed.

Jets go to 2-0 with MNF win over Colts

Cornerback Darrelle Revis recovered two fumbles and intercepted a pass, and the New York Jets made life miserable for Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts in a 20-7 victory Monday night in Lucas Oil Stadium.

The New York City you haven’t seen

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re more than likely familiar with the Big Apple’s big-hitters. Central Park, the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue, Lady Liberty – we could go on. But what about the lesser sung wonders of this fierce, fast-paced and fabulous metropolis?

2015 Emmys worst rated of all-time

Sunday’s telecast of the “67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards” has drawn the show’s smallest audience on record — 11.9 million viewers — according to preliminary national estimates from Nielsen that are adjusted for time zone differences.

Clark County charts uptick in population

Clark County’s population increased by a modest 2 percent from 2013 to 2014, according to data recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Trial underway for suspect in airman’s shooting death

Nathan Paet rushed out the door of his far southwest valley home, late to work at Nellis Air Force Base, and was gunned down before he could make it out of the garage.

Titus urges discussion of updating U.S.-China air pact

With an eye toward clearing the way toward nonstop flights between China and Las Vegas, Rep. Dina Titus has co-written a letter to President Obama, encouraging him to discuss updating an air transport agreement between the U.S. and China with President Xi Jinping.

 
Sexual addiction debated as natural human urge — VIDEO

Just like with any indulgence, sex can turn into an obsession. Some say it becomes an addiction, and its effects can include a lifetime struggle.

Metro awarded $250,000 for body cameras

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a $250,000 grant for Metro’s body cameras program Monday.

3 new series kick off the fall TV season — VIDEO

The fall TV season officially kicks off Monday night with the premiere of three new series: NBC’s “Blindspot,” Fox’s “Minority Report” and CBS’ “Life in Pieces.”
Here’s your first look.

NFLPA announces new media company that will feature players

The NFL Players Association announce Monday it has created a media company, Athlete Content & Entertainment, or ACE Media, to produce “sports lifestyle” programming featuring the players.

 
Ronaldo invited son of migrant tripped by journalist on to pitch before game

In another touching development in the story of the Syrian migrant tripped by a Hungarian journalist, his young son received the acclaim of thousands of football fans in the Spanish capital, as he was led on to the pitch by Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

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