Sierra Vista ground game too much for Spring Valley

Sierra Vista ran the ball up and down the field Thursday night to the tune of 224 yards, as the host Mountain Lions beat up the Grizzlies for a 42-12 victory in the rivalry they call “The Real SV.”

Cubs, Pirates play to first MLB tie since 2005

The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates played to the first tie game in the major leagues since 2005 when rain forced the teams to stop in the sixth inning Thursday night with the score 1-all.

The Weekend’s Best Bets

Brian Blessing, Bernie Fratto, Adam Hill and Matt Youmans post their best bets for college football and the NFL.

Gun background check measure reveals passionate arguments at town hall

A town hall discussion on Question 1, the ballot initiative proposing to expand firearm background checks to private-party sales and transfers, brought passionate arguments on both sides of the issue Thursday night.

Knockout Night at the D series returns to downtown

The Knockout Night at the D series returns Friday to the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. Erik Ruiz faces Hanzel Martinez in the main event.

Bishop Gorman products find winning tougher at Fresno State, UNLV

Wins have been much harder to come by in college for UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez and his two former players, as they’ve suffered as many losses in four games this season as they did in four years together in high school.

Breeders’ Cup hopefuls prepare for busy racing weekend

Over the next two weekends, most of the Breeders’ Cup probables will prep in a major stakes. On Saturday, Santa Anita will offer five Grade 1 preps and Belmont Park three.

Plenty of questions as UNLV Rebels take the court

UNLV coaches learned a lot about their basketball team with the three weeks to practice and then play in the Bahamas last month. But there is still a lot they need to know.

Fleeing suspect hit by truck, killed on 95 near Flamingo

Most lanes on U.S. Highway 95 were closed between Flamingo Road and Boulder Highway for nearly eight hours Thursday after a shooting suspect fled his vehicle and was hit by a semitrailer.

Arbor View girls shrug off pressure, roll past Centennial

Sierra Vicente scored two second-half goals and added an assist to lead host Arbor View to a 4-0 win over Centennial in a rematch of last season’s Sunset Region final.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: First-place Shadow Ridge sweeps Palo Verde

Stacey Hone had 14 kills and four digs, and Autumn Spendlove added 39 assists and five digs as Shadow Ridge’s girls volleyball team swept visiting Palo Verde 25-19, 25-21, 25-18 on Thursday in a battle for first place in the Northwest League.

A.J. Green dominates as Bengals rip Dolphins 22-7

Cincinnati Bengals receiver A.J. Green followed a disappointing game with a dominating one and a Cincinnati defense that was inspired by Vontaze Burfict’s return clamped down on the Miami Dolphins for a 22-7 victory Thursday night.

 
1 dead, over 100 hurt after commuter train plows into New Jersey rail station — PHOTOS

A rush hour commuter train crashed through a barrier at the busy Hoboken station and lurched across the waiting area Thursday morning, killing one person and injuring more than 100 others in a grisly wreck that renewed questions about whether long-delayed automated safety technology could have prevented tragedy.

Ammon Bundy’s lawyers seek to stop trial amid appeals

Ammon Bundy’s federal conspiracy trial resumed Thursday despite a motion from his lawyers seeking a postponement until a court rules on their appeals.

EDITORIAL: VA troubles

Suicide hotline failed many veterans

EDITORIAL: Choice decision

High court rules against education savings accounts, but program can survive

ESAs blocked, but only for right now

Although the Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Education Savings Account program from going into effect immediately, it’s still alive and well.

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