Police union threatens to boycott 49ers games over Kaepernick

The union for police officers who work San Francisco home games says its members may boycott policing the stadium if the 49ers don’t discipline Colin Kaepernick for refusing to stand during the national anthem and for his statements about law enforcement.

Liberty stuns top-ranked team in Texas

The Liberty football players are going to get some extra rest after the Patriots pulled a 21-14 upset of Westlake (Texas) on Friday night.

Bishop Gorman rolls past Cocoa without Biaggio Ali Walsh

Tate Martell threw four touchdown passes and ran for a score to lead the Gaels to a 46-10 home win over Cocoa (Florida). Gormanplayed without running back Biaggio Ali Walsh, who was nursing a right ankle injury.

Don King to promote Bermane Stiverne-Alexander Povetkin heavyweight bout

The first fight on Don King’s new boxing series is expected to be the WBC heavyweight interim championship bout between Bermane Stiverne and Alexander Povetkin for the right to face injured titlist Deontay Wilder.

6 ways to celebrate International Bacon Day

You’ve heard of applewood, you’ve heard of smoked — you’ve probably even heard of Canadian bacon. But what about speck, gypsy bacon or slab bacon? On Sept. 3, you can enjoy the delicious, addictive meat in all its forms on International Bacon Day.

Slower hiring in August signals Fed rate hike less likely

After two months of blockbuster gains, U.S. employers slowed their hiring in August to a modest increase of 151,000, reducing the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates when it meets this month.

 
Hermine wreaks havoc in Florida, threatens East Coast

The first hurricane to hit Florida in more than a decade wiped away beachside buildings and toppled trees onto homes Friday before plowing inland on a path that could send it rolling up the densely populated East Coast with heavy rain, high winds and flooding.

TENNIS: Mangan, Basic boys edge Jaguars

Gavin Mangan went 3-0 in singles Friday to help Basic’s boys tennis team pull out a 10-8 road win over Desert Pines.

Mother looks for answers after teen jumps from Red Rock Resort parking garage, dies

Maria Kruger was supposed to meet her mom at work early Thursday. The 13-year-old had stayed with her father the night before, and her mom, Stefanie Kruger, had planned to pick up a few extra school supplies with Maria the next morning before dropping her off at Rogich Middle School.

Nimmo, Reynolds lead 51s past Salt Lake

Matt Reynolds got the offense going for the 51s early on Friday and finished it off late.

EDITORIAL: Is A-A-Ron here?

Stanford has app for students so names aren’t mispronounced

Las Vegas Valley will be sunny and warm for Labor Day weekend

Las Vegas Valley residents have pleasant weather in store this Labor Day weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The weekend is expected to have warm highs, clear skies.

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air defends its maintenance record

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air spent more than $103.2 million for aircraft maintenance over a year-long span, nearly 8 percent of the budget carrier’s total revenue of $1.3 billion as of June 30.

Las Vegas small-business owners can get help to grow

Murray Hickman III, 44, worked for his father’s telecommunications company for 17 years before taking the reins about three years ago.

Center to offer child care near Terminal 3 at McCarran

McCarran International Child Development Center has plans to provide child care services at an office complex near Terminal 3 this fall.

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