QB Dalton Sneed rewards faith from UNLV coaching staff

Redshirt freshman Dalton Sneed received more than 60 text messages and countless mentions on Twitter and said it was surreal seeing his great escape showcased on ESPN’s Top 10 plays.

UNLV’s Cheickna Dembele cleared to play by the NCAA

UNLV 6-foot-11-inch center Cheickna Dembele was declared eligible by the NCAA Clearinghouse on Wednesday. He was waiting for his transcripts from Africa to be approved.

Ryder Cup-inspired Silver Cup matches form bond between North and South

When it comes to women’s amateur golf in Nevada, the annual Nevada State Women’s Golf Association Silver Cup played among 20-player teams from the Northern Nevada Women’s Golf Association and the Women’s Southern Nevada Golf Association is as good as it gets.

Stamps are game bird hunters’ seal of approval

If you enjoy hunting birds in Nevada, consider this your reminder: Don’t forget to get your stamps before heading afield this year.

SUNSET TENNIS: Palo Verde boys, girls roll to region titles

Last year’s defending state singles champion was unavailable for Palo Verde on Wednesday, but the Panthers rolled to the Class 4A Sunset Region championship, beating Desert Oasis 12-6 at Darling Tennis Center.

3A TENNIS: The Meadows boys capture first region title

Nathaniel van der Post went 3-0 in singles to help The Meadows capture its first region title with an 11-7 win over Boulder City in the Southern Region championship at Darling Tennis Center.

Bundy testifies carrying guns let larger message get out

The leader of a 41-day standoff at a national wildlife refuge in Oregon testified Wednesday that he orchestrated the takeover to take “a hard stand” against the federal government’s control of public lands and said the occupiers would not be successful unless they carried guns.

FIELDER’S CHOICES: Naysayers, be quiet: Gorman deserves to win title

Maybe Bishop Gorman didn’t play the best team in California, or the best team in Florida, or the best team in Texas. But the Gaels played more good teams than anybody else, and that’s all that matters when it comes to prep football rankings.

Las Vegas City Hall plaza named for Oscar Goodman

What do the plaza in front of Las Vegas City Hall and a downtown steakhouse that boasts “beef, booze and broads” have in common? As of Wednesday, they’re both namesakes for the popular former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman.

2016 Girls Tennis Region Tournament Glances

Follow the link for the schedule and results (when available) for the girls tennis region tournaments in Southern Nevada.

Mild temperatures and sunny in Las Vegas Valley

Temperatures are expected to rise to seasonal normal highs in the Las Vegas Valley, and there’s a 20 percent chance for rain Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

North Las Vegas council approves new jail contract

North Las Vegas will save at least $3.5 million over the next year for sending its inmates to the Las Vegas Detention Center under a new deal approved Wednesday night, and efforts are underway to reach a similar agreement with the jail in Lincoln County.

Bumgarner continues postseason mastery as Giants down Mets, 3-0

Madison Bumgarner pitched a four-hitter for his latest postseason gem, outlasting Noah Syndergaard in a classic duel between aces, and Conor Gillaspie hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning that sent San Francisco to a 3-0 victory over the New York Mets in the NL wild-card game Wednesday night.

RiSE Lantern Festival returns to comfort and inspire

The RiSE Festival returns to the Moapa River Reservation about 30 miles northeast of Las Vegas, expanding to two nights, Friday and Saturday, with an estimated 10,000 attendees expected each night.

North Las Vegas council OKs new police contract

The council’s action approving the three-year labor pact follows more than a year of contentious negotiations between the city and the North Las Vegas Police Supervisors Association over a range of issues.

2016 Boys Tennis Region Tournament Glances

Follow the link for the schedule and results (when available) for the boys tennis region tournaments in Southern Nevada.

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