Ducks dump Duke, do Pac-12 proud

The Pac-12 might have stunk up the bracket during this NCAA Tournament, but the one remaining representative appears more than capable of atoning for the sins of its brethren. It appears capable of winning the whole darn thing.

Oklahoma doesn’t let comeback get started

The comeback lasted a little more than a minute this time. There was nothing spectacular about it. Nothing amazing. Certainly nothing historic.

Jayhawks lead parade of favorites to window

Not every day of the NCAA Tournament is a surprise party. It is possible for teams to continue to advance in March without much stress or sweat.

Activists try, try again to end Creech Air Force Base

The peace activists participating in the coming week’s nonviolent protest call their vigil near Indian Springs “Shut Down Creech 2016,” but they’re probably aiming high.

SOFTBALL: Beaman’s hit gives Arbor View tie in tournament

Taylor Beaman hit a two-run single to right-center field with two outs in the bottom of the sixth Thursday to give the Arbor View softball team a 2-2 tie with Saint Lucy”s (Calif.) in the Savanna Invitational in Anaheim, California.

Ducks eliminate defending champ Duke 82-68 in Sweet 16

Dillon Brooks scored 22 points and Oregon advanced with an 82-68 victory over the Blue Devils on Thursday night in the West Region semifinal of the NCAA Tournament.

Top-seeded Kansas downs No. 5 Maryland 79-63

Whether it was nifty moves near the basket or a jumper that fell right all night, Perry Ellis was determined to do whatever he could to push Kansas a little bit deeper in the NCAA Tournament. And thanks to teammates who followed the senior forward’s cool lead, the Jayhawks are one step closer to the Final Four.

Nevada gets its first case of Zika virus

The first case of Zika virus disease in Clark County was confirmed Thursday, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.

Local products rally UNR to baseball victory over Rebels

Bishop Gorman product Cole Krzmarzick had the third of three straight two-out RBI singles in the ninth inning that rallied UNR to a 7-5 victory over UNLV in a Mountain West baseball game Thursday at Wilson Stadium.

Todd Simon relishes challenge of reviving Southern Utah program

Former UNLV interim basketball coach Todd Simon was introduced as Southern Utah’s head coach Thursday. The Rebels went 9-8 under Simon, who took over Jan. 10 after Dave Rice was fired three games into the Mountain West season.

Woman hit by car in northwest valley

A woman was struck by a car at the intersection of Rock Springs Drive and Smoke Ranch Road, according to Metro spokeswoman Laura Meltzer.

What it means to ‘exercise vigilance’

Government travel advisories and warnings often follow terrorist attacks and unrest, urging travelers to “exercise vigilance.” So how does “vigilance” translate for the traveler?

Cost to repair Oregon refuge occupied by Bundys? $4M

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will spend roughly $4 million to clean, repair and upgrade the Oregon wildlife refuge that was the site of a 41-day armed occupation by ranchers earlier this year.

Henderson couple describes bombing at Brussels airport

When a terrorist’s suicide bomb exploded at a Brussels international airport check-in counter Tuesday, Philippe Breyer and his wife, Catherine turned heel and quickly walked away. But then a second bomb detonated, tearing his leg off.

DMV in a Box kiosk set to decrease main office lines

The machines can handle many of the tasks that previously required a trip to one of the valley’s DMV offices, including vehicle registration renewal, driver’s license renewal, getting a duplicate driver’s license or identification card, printing out a driver history and getting a vehicle re-registered after an insurance lapse.

 
Pitch for stadium puts emphasis on attracting NFL team — VIDEO

Consultants working for Las Vegas Sands and Majestic Realty told the 11-member Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee on Thursday about the benefits a domed stadium would bring to Southern Nevada.

BASEBALL: Capanna leads Gaels to win in Chris Moon Classic

Beau Capanna had three hits and five RBIs on Thursday as the Bishop Gorman baseball team used an eight-run first inning to roll to a 16-3 win over St. Laurence (Ill.) in the Chris Moon Classic in Tucson, Arizona.

UNLV awaits decision from Cincinnati’s Cronin

UNLV met again with Cincinnati basketball coach Mick Cronin on Thursday morning, but he returned home without agreeing to take over the Rebels. A decision from Cronin is expected no later than Friday.

Hield gets help as Sooners romp over Texas A&M in Sweet 16

Jordan Woodard scored 22 points and Buddy Hield had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the second-seeded Oklahoma Sooners to a 77-63 romp over third-seeded and cold-shooting Texas A&M in the NCAA West Regional on Thursday.

Man uses handgun as hammer at Missouri school, gets arrested

A man has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon and child endangerment after police say he used a handgun as a hammer while working on a project at a southeast Missouri elementary school.

Busy racing weekend includes California Chrome at Dubai

The $10 million Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest horse race, has a star-studded field of 12, headed by California Chrome, the 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner. Two Kentucky Derby preps also will be run Saturday.

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