Joe Gibbs and his drivers appear to be favorites in New Hampshire

A Joe Gibbs Racing-powered Toyota hasn’t won any of the past five NASCAR Sprint Cup races after winning eight of the first 13. But following Saturday’s final practices at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, it’s a good bet the minidrought will end in Sunday’s New Hampshire 301.

Micah Roberts’ Sprint Cup driver ratings

Micah Roberts takes a look at the New Hampshire 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway at Loudon, N.H. (10:30 a.m. Sunday; NBCSP, KRLV-AM 1340)

At these Las Vegas resorts, it’s good to see red

Two companies developing casinos in Las Vegas are getting ready for the Chinese market. Both are taking different approaches to getting a slice of the growing market and — you’ll never confuse one for the other.

2016 Connie Mack State Tournament Glance

Here is the schedule and scores (when available) for the Connie Mack state tournament, being held July 11-16 at CSN.

In Nevada Senate race, Heck holds more cash than Cortez Masto

Republican Rep. Joe Heck has a $1.4 million cash advantage over his Democratic opponent, Catherine Cortez Masto, as they head into a tough Senate race for retiring Sen. Harry Reid’s seat.

Trust must be built to end the racial divide

If there is no trust, blacks and whites will always face conflict. A schoolteacher and a journalist learned through their work that there are good and bad among both whites and blacks.

Man, 23, dies after high-speed crash in southwest Las Vegas

Las Vegas police are investigating a Saturday morning crash in the east valley that left a man dead. Just after 3 a.m., a pickup truck crashed on South Jones Boulevard, south of Transverse Drive, police said.

UNLV’s student housing upgrade comes at expense of low-income families

U District aims to bring more than 3,000 beds to the north edge of campus by 2026 and is a key part of UNLV’s efforts to shed its commuter school image. But dozens of low-income families — hundreds of people — stand in the way of that estimated $200 million vision.

What to watch for on Day 9 of the NBA Summer League

The ninth day of the 2016 NBA Summer League will exclusively be in the Thomas & Mack Center. There will be four quarterfinal games, with the winners advancing to Sunday’s semifinals.

Concrete countertops and floors can be customized

Concrete is gaining ground in the design industry. Its diverse uses and specialty finishes make it a simple, eye-catching way to create a comfortable, natural atmosphere with unique personality in the home.

Honeysuckle needs adequate light to produce blooms

Q: We have an 8-year-old honeysuckle plant that will not produce blossoms. They get one or two blossoms each year but do not produce massive amounts. We tried various fertilizers to no avail. What can we do to stimulate blossoms?

Events

July 16

Chapman Automotive unveils dedicated Ram Truck Center

Chapman Automotive recently unveiled the Ram Truck Center as a rebranding of Chapman Value Center located on 3470 Boulder Highway. The new dealership has been renamed and renovated to better reflect its position as the only dedicated Ram truck dealer in the state of Nevada. The center will continue to sell a selection of new and pre-owned vehicles, with a primary focus on Ram trucks.

Best practical tips for test driving a new or used car

There is lots of advice out there on the best ways to test drive a new or used car. Here, though, are some real world practical tips you may not have considered.

Jason Herrera, Las Vegas Cats advance to Connie Mack final after winning two thrillers

Jason Herrera’s base hit and aggressive baserunning in the 10th inning led to the game’s decisive run, and the Las Vegas Cats defeated the Southern Nevada Falcons 7-6 in the losers’ bracket final of the Connie Mack state baseball tournament at the College of Southern Nevada.