Jayne travels long road to Vegas

Show me a cowboy who has arguably taken the most unique route to rodeo success, and I’ll show you a Frenchman with a Texas accent.

LeMond steps up under difficult circumstances

Over Thanksgiving weekend, JoJo LeMond wasn’t thinking anything about the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. And why would he? He finished 16th in the world in the team roping header standings, one spot short of earning a trip to the season-ending event at the Thomas & Mack Center.

12 lies about money we tell ourselves

When it comes to your finances, it’s much easier to lie to yourself than admit your shortcomings. But whether you have a bad habit of putting off retirement savings or ignoring your debts, little everyday lies can have long-term consequences.

LV INVITATIONAL: Scoreless Doxtator keys Liberty win

Liberty forward Gabby Doxtator didn’t score a single point in the Patriots’ second game of the Las Vegas Invitational on Friday. The 5-foot-11-inch senior finished with 13 rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocked shots in the Patriots’ 69-43 win over Desert Hills (Utah) at Bishop Gorman.

Rousey keeps promise to attend Marine Corps Ball

A down but not out Ronda Rousey kept a promise she made in September and attended the Marine Corps Ball in National Harbor, Md., on Friday night.

 
‘Mr. Trick Shots’ realizes dream of becoming American citizen — VIDEO

Emulating American entertainer Dean Martin, a 12-year-old boy growing up in 1960s Rome picked up a pool stick. That boy, Stefano Pelinga, pool cue in hand, would go on to nab multiple international billiards titles in a career spanning three decades.

Versatile UC Riverside forward Johns gets UNLV’s attention

Taylor Johns’ name and game remain a secret outside of the Big West Conference. But it’s time to get to know him, so an NBA player he admires and resembles should sound familiar.

Long wait finally over for Aldo-McGregor UFC title fight

After taking out some of the best middleweights of all time in his four UFC title fights, Chris Weidman will defend the belt against perhaps the most well-rounded opponent of his career in Luke Rockhold on the UFC 194 card tonight at the MGM Grand Garden. Yet there’s almost no buzz for what figures to be an outstanding fight.

Coughlin’s job on the line, but Giants still can win NFC East

Never is it easy to call for a coach’s job, especially when he’s a two-time Super Bowl winner. Tom Coughlin has put himself and the New York Giants in a tough spot, however, and there’s no doubt his job is on the line.

UFC 194 matchups

A breakdown of the fights on the main card of UFC 194 today at the MGM Grand Garden.

Mountain West might consider adding Rice, UTEP

The Mountain West could be heading back to Texas. The conference is considering adding Rice and Texas-El Paso, according to CBSSports.com. Texas Christian played in the Mountain West, but left for the Big 12 Conference in 2012.

LETTERS: U.S. gun policy should mirror other modern countries

In reading the article about the surge in gun purchases, I wonder if it doesn’t just feed the gun-owning-and-using frenzy (“Nevada’s rush to arms,” Wednesday Review-Journal).

Pedestrian dead after eastern valley crash

A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle Friday night in the eastern Las Vegas Valley.

National security conference to preface Las Vegas debate

A conference on homeland security will convene in Las Vegas on Monday, coming against a backdrop of terrorist attacks in California and GOP front-runner Donald Trump’s call to ban Muslims from entering the U.S.

Two men arrested after burglary video goes viral

Two men linked to at least two burglaries caught on video, including one that went viral on Facebook and received more than 1 million views, were jailed this month, according to a Las Vegas police arrest report.

Faraday Future’s Nevada factory should boost economy well beyond Apex

Faraday Future’s decision to build a $1 billion auto plant in North Las Vegas will generate economic waves throughout the region and attract other companies, positioning Southern Nevada as a hub for international corporate headquarters, some economic development officials say.

Former club fighter argues boxers need union voice

“Creed,” the seventh installment in Sylvester Stallone’s enormously successful “Rocky” film series, has hit the big screen with a haymaker.

How much do you know about Frank Sinatra? — QUIZ

Frank Sinatra left his mark on Las Vegas 100 different ways, and much of the valley will remember those marks on Saturday while celebrating what would have been the singer’s 100th birthday.

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