’Nova has edge against edgy Williams

A combative, defiant Roy Williams has been onstage at the Final Four. The North Carolina basketball coach is known as one of the nicest guys in his profession, but the Mr. Nice Guy act is often interpreted as a sign of weakness.

‘Party for a Cause’ closes with Kenny Chesney — PHOTOS

Kenny Chesney headlined the lineup for the last day of the American Country Music’s “Party for a Cause” at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Sunday. Other performers included Sam Hunt, Kip Moore, Brett Eldredge, Chase Rice and Old Dominion.

Frighteningly fast speeds rule as Brown, DeJoria, Line post NHRA wins

As the big billboards on the freeways around town aptly put it, the nitro met the neon at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday. The official LVMS weather report for the DENSO Spark Plug NHRA Nationals said it would be sunny and fast.

Warm weather to continue into workweek

Las Vegans can expect clear skies and sunny weather throughout the week as the Valley starts warming up, according to the National Weather Service.

Bicyclist hurt after car crash, police said

A young bicyclist was injured Sunday evening when a car crashed into the bicycle he was riding in southeast Las Vegas, police said.

Big East, ’Nova know, savor their place

As much as Villanova’s basketball program is known for one magical evening in 1985, for a team that history insists is one of the most unlikely of champions, what will occur tonight at NRG Stadium has nothing to do with fairy tales.

Carson City officials work to reinvent downtown

The capital city’s main drag is a mess. The street is torn up and jackhammer noise fills the air. But from the din and dust will emerge what many city officials hope will be a new, pedestrian-friendly downtown that will draw new businesses and encourage economic development.

Moped rider dies after East Flamingo crash

A moped rider died after being struck by a car near East Flamingo and Pecos roads, according to a spokesman for Las Vegas police.

National championship game matchups

What was a Final Four of two blowout wins on Saturday might ultimately produce an incredible championship, given the best and most consistent teams over the last three weeks have advanced to the final.

Abby Wambach arrested for DUI in Oregon

Portland police Sgt. Peter Simpson said in a statement Sunday that a sergeant stopped the 35-year-old Saturday night after she reportedly ran a red light in her Range Rover near downtown.

New arena looks good from inside and the outside

I attempted to find a bad seat in the place of 20,000. But if there is one good thing that comes from building an arena with housing a professional hockey team in mind, it’s that such a sloped design doesn’t produce many poor angles for those paying to watch events.

Coroner ID’s motorcyclist killed on I-15

The man who died following a motorcycle crash Saturday morning on Interstate 15 has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

It’s not just all about the arena, there’s also The Park

With all the hoopla around the opening of T-Mobile Arena behind New York-New York, it’s easy to forget another key related addition to the Strip will also be christened: The Park.