Love of sport keeping UFC’s Lawler focused

Even when he was mired in a 2-4 stretch that culminated with a decision loss to Lorenz Larkin in July 2012, Robbie Lawler never lost confidence.

Officials dump symbolic dirt at site of new PBR venue

Well, that didn’t take long. A day after the Professional Bull Riders circuit held its final event at Thomas & Mack Center, a bucket of PBR World Finals dirt from that arena on the UNLV campus was ceremoniously dumped Monday afternoon in front of the new Las Vegas arena being built on the Strip.

VOLLEYBALL: Bonds, Bulldogs knock off Arbor View

Talie Bonds had nine kills, 12 assists, 18 digs and nine blocks on Monday as Centennial’s girls volleyball team handed host Arbor View its first Northwest League loss, 25-20, 25-17, 25-21.

Jury quickly convicts Ammar Harris in Strip shooting that left three dead

A Clark County jury took less than 30 minutes Monday to convict Ammar Harris of killing three people on the Strip.
Tehran Boldon, whose brother Michael Boldon was slain, walked out of the courtroom with a smile on his face after a clerk read the verdict.

Rand Paul unveils Nevada campaign office

Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul opened his Nevada campaign office Monday, declaring himself the only fiscal conservative among the other GOP hopefuls.

9 ways Hillary Clinton’s financial plan may affect your wallet

As Hillary Clinton’s lead in the Democratic polls diminished in the past few months while rival Bernie Sanders gained steam, she recently announced a plan that focuses on jobs, the middle class and small business. Here’s a look at where Clinton stands on the key issues and how those positions could affect the U.S. economy and your wallet if she is elected president.

NBA championship or bust for LeBron, Cavaliers

If a slow start trips up the Cleveland Cavaliers, overreactions will be sure to follow. But the NBA season is a marathon, not a sprint, and LeBron James might not be fit to run either right now.

Police chiefs call for background checks for all gun purchases

CHICAGO — Police chiefs from across the United States called on Monday for universal background checks for firearms purchases, saying opinion polls consistently show that most Americans support such restrictions.

 
S.C. police officer slams black student, igniting outrage — VIDEO

A school district in South Carolina is investigating the actions of a school resource officer after video circulated widely on social media Monday showing him violently removing a student from her desk.

The original creativity hub of Singapore: Arab Street

With up and coming hipster hoods popping up around the city, Singapore’s veteran creative hub Arab Street continues to thrive, morphing into a calmer and cooler version of its once young and overly energetic self.

Woman dies in Arizona crash

A Friday afternoon crash claimed the life of a Lake Havasu City woman.

Comedy-magic’s dragon finds weekly cave on the Strip

Piff the Magic Dragon, the comedy magician who took his bad attitude nationwide on “America’s Got Talent,” will have a solo showcase on the Strip in the Flamingo’s Bugsy’s Cabaret starting Nov. 9.

Oddities abound for World Series prop bets

A company called MyTopSportsBooks.com has posted its World Series odds. Also listed are World Series prop bets, which run the gamut from the ridiculous to the sublime. Or just ridiculously sublime.

Nevada agencies say cryotherapy death is not their investigation

Questions about a cryotherapy worker who died last week at her south Las Vegas Valley job lingered Monday, but it wasn’t clear who was going to find the answers.

Former federal Judge Pro selected for Nevada Gaming Commission

Former U.S. District Judge Philip Pro was named to the Nevada Gaming Commission on Monday to fill out the remaining term left vacant by the resignation of Pat Mulroy earlier this month.

1 dead after SUV crashes into school bus

One person is dead and a central valley intersection is closed after a crash involving a school bus, according to Las Vegas police.

Doctor admits writing illegal prescriptions for painkillers

A Las Vegas physician pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to unlawfully distributing prescription painkillers at his clinic. Mahesh Kuthuru, 47, of Henderson pleaded guilty to one of nine drug distribution counts in an indictment unsealed last October.

Key runway shutdown at McCarran to alter flight patterns

When McCarran International Airport shuts down its 14,505-foot east-west Runway 25R/7L on Wednesday for the second half of a $65 million rehabilitation project, it’s expected to alter flight patterns in Las Vegas’ airspace.

Metro to outsource aerial video for big events

Rather than try to keep up with the cost of technology on its own, Metro will be outsourcing at least one key operation for big events in Las Vegas.

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