Rio Grande Valley women rally in WAC tournament

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley women’s basketball team came into the Western Athletic Conference tournament as legitimate contenders to dethrone New Mexico State.

Vegas 16 basketball tournament needs a few good teams

The Vegas 16 is the latest edition to the roster of college basketball postseason tournaments. You have the Big Dance, which is the NCAA Tournament. You have the NIT, the CBI, the CIT, the Vegas 16. These are Little Dances, lovely parting gifts, the home game of “Concentration.”

Metro plan to put detectives on the streets raising concerns

In an unprecedented move, the Metropolitan Police Department is asking its plain-clothed officers and detectives to work at least one two-week patrol rotation over the next few months — a quick fix for a cop shortage in the midst of a 25-percent spike in violent valley crime this year.

USC trounces UCLA in Pac-12 first round

There’s no disputing who the king of college basketball is in Los Angeles. It’s Southern California, and unless UCLA gets its act together soon, it could remain that way for a long time. USC trounced the Bruins 95-71 in the opening round of the Pacific 12 Conference tournament.

O’Bannon hopes to make own mark — on diamond

He shares a name and a frame with a man famous for leading UCLA to an NCAA basketball title. But Liberty”s Ed O”Bannon III decided to give up his father”s game in search of his own success on the baseball diamond.

Arbor View trio triple trouble for opponents

Triplets Breanne, Brittany and Bryce Henricksen are starting their third season on the Aggies” varsity. The juniors have played on the same team since starting softball at age 4 and will make history in a couple of years when they will play for the same college team.

Foothill boys crave school’s first championship

Foothill”s boys volleyball team has never won a league, region or state title since the school opened its doors in 1999. The Falcons, though, are optimistic this season will be their breakthrough. After all, nearly everyone is back from last season”s statetournament team.

Award bolsters Public Education Foundation’s mission

The Public Education Foundation, a local nonprofit organization, was was awarded a $175,000, three-year grant to put toward continuing its work in Clark County.

#VegasMadness betting blog: Bruins rocked, favorites are rolling

Several times a hero in March, Steve Alford is a goat this time. The UCLA coach leaned back in his chair, rolled his eyes and watched his team get rocked by rival Southern California for the third time this season.

Mojave Max emerges from burrow; warm temperatures to follow

Temperatures are expected to warm back up with the emergence of Mojave Max, but clouds and a chance of rain lie ahead in Las Vegasthis weekend.

Neon Reverb makes welcome return to music scene

The fortunes of the downtown music festival have ebbed and flowed over the years, but with renewed support and vigor, it promises to regain its status as a vital part of the city’s culture. Catch it Thursday through Sunday at multiple locations.

NASCAR’s Ty Dillon gets away by going outdoors

Ty Dillon is the grandson of Richard Childress, owner of Richard Childress Racing and a former NASCAR driver. Ty’s father is former driver Mike Dillon, and his older brother Austin drives as well. And Ty loves the outdoors.

School police officers reach settlement, admit roles in fatal 2009 crash

The parents of a UNLV student who was killed by a drunken driver have resolved a lawsuit that accused the Clark County School District Police Department and several of its employees of contributing to the 2009 crash.

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