Gators have no place in a family-friendly park

What we found after the gator attack that killed a child at Disney World is that marketing for the park was a long way from reality. It’s now possible that the park will now become truly family friendly.

Rebels roll over Jackson State, 63-13 — PHOTOS

New starting quarterback Johnny Stanton threw three first-half touchdown passes to wide receiver Devonte Boyd, leading UNLV to a 63-13 victory over Jackson State on Thursday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Jamaal Evans runs wild, lifts Centennial over Green Valley

Jamaal Evans ran for 146 yards and four touchdowns, and added 241 yards and two touchdowns in the air to lead fifth-ranked Centennial to a 49-31 home victory Thursday night over Green Valley.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway prepares for its first NASCAR playoff race

The DC Solar 350, set for Oct. 1 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, will be Round 2 of the eight-race battle for the NASCAR truck series championship. This is the first season NASCAR is using playoff races to decide the truck series title.

College football action begins with a bang for bettors

LSU running back Leonard Fournette will be featured during a college football kickoff weekend that serves up at least seven magnificent matchups.

Four-star forward Troy Baxter commits to UNLV

Troy Baxter Jr., a four-star forward from Tallahassee, Florida, committed to UNLV on Thursday and is immediately eligible as a freshman.

California Chrome, Arrogate star at Del Mar, Saratoga

As closing day approaches for the Del Mar and Saratoga meets Monday, we would be remiss to not highlight some tremendous performances.

UNLV’s offensive newcomers quickly find groove

The Rebels played four junior college transfers and three true freshmen in the first half against Jackson State and scored 42 points en route to a 63-13 victory at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Posting video-game stats another part of process for UNLV

You never argue with confidence wins defined by video game numbers. They’re part of the process, too, along with recruiting better players and building better facilities and instilling a better mindset when believing success is possible.

 
Sonic Boom of the South felt at halftime of UNLV opener — VIDEO

At halftime of Thursday’s UNLV college football season opener, four limber young men sporting the Jackson State colors strutted onto the field around the 50-yard line at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Double-A call-up Herron sharp in 51s’ victory

Tyler Herron, just called up from Double-A Binghamton, gave up just two runs on three hits in 6 2/3 innings pitched.

Gorman’s offense too much for Faith Lutheran

Bishop Gorman controlled possession and finished with 20 shot attempts, including 14 on goal, en route to a 5-2 girls soccer win over visiting Faith Lutheran.

Hotels experiment with vouchers at video poker bars

In the old system if you gamble on the casino floor or at a bar, you get free drinks from bartenders who monitor your gambling. Some hotels are trying out vouchers so bartenders don’t have to spend as much time watching gamblers.

TENNIS: Legacy girls edge Shadow Ridge

Emma Shepherd was 3-0 in singles Thursday to lead Legacy’s girls tennis team to a 10-8 victory over visiting Shadow Ridge.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Boulder City tops Basic in four sets

Maggie Roe had 17 kills, 19 digs and five blocks Thursday to lead Boulder City’s girls volleyball team to a 27-25, 19-25, 26-24, 25-22 victory over visiting Basic.

 
Hurricane Hermine approaches Florida Gulf Coast

Hurricane Hermine roared ever closer to Florida’s Gulf Coast early Friday, sending battering waves against docks and boathouses as the state braced for its first direct hit from a hurricane in over a decade.

 
UFC’s Cejudo: I don’t want to see Benavidez until Dec. 3rd — VIDEO

Currently ranked at no. 2 in the UFC flyweight division, Henry Cejudo coached opposite the no. 1 ranked flyweight, Joseph Benavidez, on The Ultimate Fighter season 24 which is currently airing on Fox Sports 1 on Wednesdays.

GIRLS GOLF: Bishop Gorman tops Centennial

Danielle Oberlander shot 1-under-par 35 Thursday at Paiute to lead Bishop Gorman’s girls golf team to a 154-166 victory over Centennial.

Woman killed in Boulder Highway crash

Metro is investigating a fatal crash in southeast Las Vegas that also resulted in a power outage.

Crash closes Spaghetti Bowl ramp in Las Vegas

All lanes are blocked following a crash on the southbound ramp of Interstate 15 leading to northbound U.S. Highway 95.

EDITORIAL: Drug wars

If Hillary Clinton really wants to bring down the cost of the EpiPen, she should be urging the FDA to expedite a free-market generic alternative for the product.

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