81-year-old man killed in car crash identified

The 81-year-old man killed Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Rancho and Torrey Pines drives has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

It’s not all cowboys at the National Finals Rodeo — PHOTOS

When folks think of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo they of course think of the cowboys. It is the Super Bowl of rodeos, after all. But there is a place for cowgirls as well.

Vegas-area publishers on board with adult coloring book trend

Robert Weidenfeld of Henderson saved himself long hours of market research by taking note of the obvious before deciding to publish an adult coloring book.

Pacquiao delays planned announcement of next opponent

Manny Pacquiao, the only boxer to win world titles in eight weight classes, has delayed the announcement of his next opponent for what is supposed to be his final bout on April 9 in Las Vegas.

New ‘Chute-out’ geared to lasso thousands of rodeo fans

Boyd Gaming and its partner sponsors are investing $1 million to launch a new three-day afternoon rodeo this week in hopes of tapping the pool of thousands of rodeo fans already in Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo.

Ben Carson suggests he may want to leave GOP

Ben Carson on Friday took a page from Donald Trump’s playbook by threatening to depart the Republican Party.

 
4 killed in Calif. medical helicopter crash

Four people were killed when a medical helicopter crashed during a short flight to a California hospital on Thursday, local fire officials said.

Faraday deal beats Tesla giveaway

Dickens one minute, Hanna-Barbera the next, Thursday morning found a giddy Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval waxing downright literary.

Vison tips for 2016 [Infographic]

Learn some eye-opening contact lens facts, along with how to keep your eyes in peak condition with this infographic.

Sad VanZant eager to get back to work after first UFC loss

After enduring a beatdown at the hands of Rose Namajunas in the main event of an Ultimate Fighting Championship card at The Cosmopolitan on Thursday night, Paige VanZant was drawing rave reviews for her heart and toughness.

Rodeo stars could leave PRCA for new tour

Ryan Motes has a friend with a 6-year-old son who is already dreaming of becoming a roper on the rodeo circuit. The boy wants to win world championships like his heroes of today.

Bettors now look silly for backing Kelly, Eagles before season

When the Philadelphia Eagles are winning, coach Chip Kelly is a genius and an innovator. When the losses pile up, he’s an arrogant egomaniac who annoys everyone with his fast talking and micromanaging.

Namajunas batters VanZant; Northcutt survives Pfister at UFC Fight Night 80 — PHOTOS

Thursday night’s Ultimate Fighting Championship card at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas was supposed to be a showcase event for two of the organization’s youngest and brightest stars. While both suffered early adversity, only one was able to get through the night unscathed.

 
UFC’s Sterling overcomes nerves, Eduardo to remain unbeaten

Aljamain Sterling had a lot on his mind before entering the cage against Brazil’s Johnny Eduardo for UFC Fight Pass 80 on Thursday at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Namajunas sees her old self in defeated VanZant

After just a brief moment of celebration following her submission victory over Paige VanZant in the main event of UFC FIght Night 80 on Thursday night at The Cosmopolitan, Rose Namajunas turned to hug her dejected opponent.

UFC phenom Northcutt denies Internet ban

Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight phenom Sage Northcutt took another step forward in his development with an impressive second-round submission of Cody Pfister on Thursday night. Yet it was an odd detail about his life outside the cage mentioned on the broadcast that had the Internet buzzing.

Sierra Vista survives overtime thriller against Mojave

Mojave senior guard Daryl Adams delivered one of Southern Nevada’s top performances of the season Thursday against Division I-A rival Sierra Vista.

Peebles recovers from gruesome injury to pursue gold buckle at NFR

Lying in his hospital bed after surviving a brush with death this summer, Steven Peebles pictured himself being in the thick of the bareback riding world title chase at the National Finals Rodeo, where he suffered a broken back during last year’s event.

The weekend’s best bets

Our handicappers share their top college and NFL picks for the weekend.

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