Embattled UFC star Jon Jones avoids jail time on traffic charges

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones avoided serious penalties for a traffic incident in which the fighter was caught on tape in a heated verbal altercation with a police officer.

Boxing officials like changes made to sport for Olympics

There are many new changes in Olympic boxing, with the headgear issue being the most controversial. Olympic competitors aren’t sure if getting rid of the headgear was a good idea.

Arlington Million again expected to have evenly matched field

The Arlington Million is one of three Grade 1 stakes Saturday at Arlington Park. Its place in racing history was cemented in 1981 as the first million dollar horse race.

 
Terrorism not cause of multiple Thailand blasts, police say

A wave of coordinated explosions rattled cities and resort towns across southern Thailand, killing at least four people and wounding dozens more. Police said Friday about 10 foreigners were among the injured.

Ronda Rousey stars in new jeans ad — VIDEO

There is still no timetable for Ronda Rousey’s return to the UFC octagon and none of her scheduled movies are anywhere close to hitting theaters. Yet Rousey is still finding ways to stay in the spotlight.

Los Angeles Rams not quite ready for Hollywood

The most anticipated game of Week 1 of the NFL preseason arrives Saturday, when the Rams host the Cowboys before a crowd of around 90,000 at the Los Angeles Coliseum.

Now healthy, 51s’ Robert Gsellman impresses on mound

Starter Robert Gsellman, one of the New York Mets’ top pitching prospects, has made a sharp turnaround since his first three starts with the Las Vegas 51s.

Las Vegas NHL team registers 3 choices for potential team name

Las Vegas franchise owner Bill Foley said Thursday he has registered domain names for the nicknames Red Hawks, Nighthawks and Desert Hawks. He said he is close to registering two other names as well.

Ravens, Panthers stop play to see Phelps capture another gold medal

Play briefly stopped in Thursday night’s NFL preseason game in Baltimore to allow fans and players to watch footage of Olympic star Michael Phelps winning the gold medal in the 200-meter IM in Rio de Janeiro.

DEA rules marijuana has no medical use, keeps classification same as heroin

The Obama administration has decided marijuana will remain on the list of most dangerous drugs, fully rebuffing growing support across the country for broad legalization, but said it will allow more research into its medical uses.

Man robs Jack in the Box in southeast Las Vegas

A man robbed a southeast valley fast-food restaurant at gunpoint Thursday night. The armed man walked into the Jack in the Box at 3311 S. Nellis Blvd. about 8 p.m.

Ecuador ready to set date for questioning of WikiLeaks’ head Assange

Ecuador said Thursday it’s ready to set a date for Swedish prosecutors to question Julian Assange inside its London embassy — a potential breakthrough in the years-long international impasse over the WikiLeaks founder.

EDITORIAL: A tax on victory

Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer is right that U.S. Olympic medalists shouldn’t face a tax penalty for their success in Rio de Janeiro. Now, how about the rest of us hard-working Americans?

Governor still wrong on background checks

Back in 2013, Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoed a bill that would have extended the criminal background checks currently conduced in gun stores to all gun sales in Nevada, including those between private parties.

Water park operators in Las Vegas Valley say slides are safe

The death of a 10-year-old boy on a 17-story water slide in Kansas on Sunday may have scared some would-be water park patrons. But operators of the valley’s two water parks said parents have nothing to fear.

Simone Biles reaching rarefied air

Where to start judging Simone Biles after her romp to gold in the gymnastics all around? Perhaps by beginning the conversation with talk about the best in history.

Officials upbeat on chances for success from Australia trip

Nevada is working to create an economy that more heavily relies on advanced manufacturing, technology and healthcare, among others. That has meant travel abroad to recruit companies to the Silver State.

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