GM George McPhee hopes practice makes perfect for Las Vegas in NHL expansion draft

George McPhee promises he will be ready come June 20. The general manager for the Las Vegas NHL expansion team has had the date circled since he accepted the job July 12. That’s the day Las Vegas has to turn in its 30 selections for the NHL expansion draft.

UNLV trying to overcome rash of injuries to wide receivers

It’s been a bumpy ride this season for Devonte Boyd and the rest of UNLV’s receiving corps, which has been decimated by injuries. But Boyd plans on leading the unit to a strong finish.

Backpage.com CEO charged with sex trafficking, pimping a minor

State agents raided the Dallas offices of adult classified ad portal Backpage.com and arrested Chief Executive Officer Carl Ferrer following allegations that adult and child sex-trafficking victims were forced into prostitution through escort ads posted on the site.

Small fields in Breeders’ Cup prep races show lack of depth

There are 10 more Grade 1 prep races this weekend at Belmont Park, Keeneland and Santa Anita. The five stakes at Keeneland offer full fields. But the four races at Belmont Park drew six horses each, and only five entered the Santa Anita Sprint Championship.

Vanderbilt Commodores a bore on offense

It’s not college football’s marquee matchup Saturday, but Vanderbilt-Kentucky staying under the total of 51½ is a good bet.

Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs have bookmakers cornered

Kris Bryant and the Chicago Cubs are World Series favorites. Who’s really rooting for the Cubs to fail? Maybe a few bookmakers.

Cardinals take advantage of 49ers mistakes to win 33-21

With Carson Palmer sidelined by a concussion, the one-win Arizona Cardinals turned to Larry Fitzgerald, David Johnson and an opportunistic defense for a much-needed victory.

Blue Jays romp over Rangers in ALDS opener

This time, Jose Bautista dropped his bat softly near home plate and rounded the bases after a 425-foot, three-run blast in the ninth inning of the Blue Jays’ 10-1 romp Thursday in Game 1 of the AL Division Series.

Indians rock Porcello, top Red Sox 5-4 in opener

Back in October’s spotlight, the Cleveland Indians rocked Rick Porcello for three long balls in the third inning in their AL Division Series opener. Francisco Lindor’s homer capped the rampage off the 22-game winner, and the Indians held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Thursday night.

Grant will help reduce sexual assault kit backlog in Nevada

Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., on Thursday said the Justice Department awarded the Nevada attorney general’s office a $1,962,414 grant to continue the state’s participation in theNational Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.

Northeast title on line for Pioneers, Wildcats

Eighth-ranked Las Vegas (4-1) hosts No. 7 Canyon Springs (5-1, 1-0 Northeast) at 7 p.m. Friday, and the winner will have a decided advantage in the league standings.

Elizabeth Amezquita’s goal gives Rancho girls win over Eldorado

Elizabeth Amezquita scored the go-ahead goal off an assist from Marlene Godoy with seven minutes remaining Thursday to help Rancho squeak out a 3-2 win over the host Sundevils in a key Northeast League girls soccer match.

Cimarron, Centennial play to boys soccer draw

Seventh-ranked Cimarron-Memorial (8-3-2) and eighth-ranked Centennial (8-3-2) played to a 1-1 draw and remained tied for second in the Northwest League behind top-ranked Palo Verde.

Southern Nevadans fare well on list of America’s richest people

Southern Nevada’s casino industry is well-represented on this year’s Forbes 400, a list of America’s richest people, with Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson holding the top position from Nevada — No. 14 in the U.S. — with a net worth of $31.8 billion.

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