Conor McGregor taken off UFC 200 card, says he’s retiring

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor may or may not be retired from mixed martial arts. He’s definitely not going to fight on the organization’s historic UFC 200 card July 9 at T-Mobile Arena.

Nevada regents likely to approve Marvin Menzies’ contract at UNLV

The process is much smoother for new UNLV basketball coach Marvin Menzies to get approved by the University of Nevada Board of Regents than it was for Chris Beard nearly two weeks ago. Beard was approved 9-4 before leaving for Texas Tech a week later.

River Cats score early, often in 12-1 rout of 51s

The Sacramento River Cats rocked starter Seth Lugo, chasing him after 2 2/3 innings and nine earned runs, on their way to a 12-1 victory Tuesday night at Raley Field in Sacramento, California.

9 ways to improve your credit score today

A great credit score is the key to getting the financing you need. Whether it’s a car loan or a mortgage — the higher your score, the more likely it is that you will qualify for favorable terms on your next loan.

Foothill finds winning lineup against Silverado

Alexis Farias and Sadie Christian, the Nos. 1 and 2 hitters in the lineup, combined to go 5-for-5 with seven runs and four RBIs in the first four trips through the order, and Foothill’s softball team pounded 19 hits in a 21-11, five-inning win at Silverado.

BASEBALL: Maningo helps Gators edge Rancho

Drake Maningo was 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, two RBIs and two runs as Green Valley’s baseball team edged visiting Rancho 5-4 on Tuesday.

 
‘Empire’ success recognized at NAB Show — VIDEO

Four years ago, Bryshere “Yazz” Gray was fired from a Pizza Hut. Now, he’s spending hours in an on-set hot tub with Naomi Campbell before drying off and hustling to a recording studio to work with Timbaland. That’s the power of broadcast television.

VOLLEYBALL: Palo Verde rallies to top Shadow Ridge

Scott Solan had 17 kills and five blocks, and Taylor Miller added 11 kills to help Palo Verde’s boys volleyball team rally for a 26-28, 25-27, 25-22, 25-11, 15-12 win over visiting Shadow Ridge on Tuesday.

 
Trump, Clinton win in New York

Donald Trump triumphed with ease Tuesday in the Republican primary in New York, rebounding from a tough stretch that had strained his path to the GOP nomination and highlighted weaknesses in his campaign. Among Democrats, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were in a close race as polls closed.

 
Coke cans are getting a makeover

The world’s largest beverage maker says it is giving cans and bottles of its flagship sodas a makeover, with plans to unify the appearance of regular Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Coke Life.

Riviera worth remembering, but building should be history

The careworn and condemned Riviera, which opened on this day in 1955, has been called many things over the years. But I’ll wager “a hotbed of Strip history worth preserving” is well down the list.

Beatty, Rhyolite hold a wealth of history

A gold rush in the early 1900s spawned the town of Beatty, 115 miles northwest of Las Vegas, and the nearby ghost town of Rhyolite.

Murder case tried three times headed for mistrial, judge says

Moments after jurors convicted a 47-year-old man of first-degree murder in his third trial on Tuesday, a judge indicated that the case would have to be presented to yet another jury.

Care fair and town hall meeting for veterans set for Saturday

Rep. Cresent Hardy, R-Nev., and the Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada Healthcare System will co-host a care fair and town hall meeting for veterans Saturday at the VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas.

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