Future brighter for Steve Alford, UCLA basketball

UCLA, 13-0 and ranked No. 2, represents the biggest surprise of the college basketball season. The Bruins’ odds to win the national championship were posted at 50-1 in early November.

Marvin Menzies vows more of the same when scheduling for Rebels

A few things are undeniable: UNLV is likely a few recruiting classes from being NCAA Tournament worthy, and yet its fan base expects a nonconference schedule littered with high major opponents.

Las Vegas City Hall exhibit showcases employees’ artistic talents

The exhibit — at the second-floor Chamber Gallery — features paintings, photographs and ceramics, with portraits, landscapes and abstracts in the mix, curated by Clay Arts Vegas co-owner Peter Jakubowski.

McCarran International unveils latest line of employee uniforms

It wasn’t exactly Fashion Week in Milan, New York or Paris, but airport customer service representatives from McCarran International strutted their stuff along a runway Thursday to show off their newest attire.

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument to get walking trail

The North Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday night formally approved a three-way agreement that will lead to the creation of the first walking trail at the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.

Passengers leaving hijacked plane in Malta

Passengers walked down the steps from a hijacked plane at Malta International Airport on Friday, and Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat tweeted that a first group of 25 had been freed and the release of another 25 was under way.

Denzel Washington’s powerful ‘Fences’ feels too fenced in

The movie, opening Sunday, reunites almost the entire cast — including Denzel Washington as bitter former baseball player turned garbage man Troy Maxson and Viola Davis as his long-suffering wife, Rose.

Rebels unable to hang with No. 3 Kansas

Third-ranked Kansas left the Thomas & Mack Center with a 71-53 victory Thursday night, but it was far from the 49-point loss UNLV suffered 12 days earlier against Duke.

NFL Records Against The Spread, Over/Under

New England (11-3 ATS) has been the league’s best bet, and to no surprise, Cleveland (2-12) has been the worst.

Horse racing calendar starts new year in 4 days

Most folks look at Jan. 1 as the start of the New Year. In horse racing, our New Year starts Dec. 26 with opening day at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.

Hayden Dalton’s versatility proves key for Wyoming

Hayden Dalton, a 6-foot-8 junior forward, led Wyoming with 18 points and 12 rebounds against DePaul in the Las Vegas Classic on Thursday at Orleans Arena.

Add a little culture to your Christmas list with these gift ideas

Painter Pablo Picasso once described the purpose of art as “washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” Whether your preferred method involves art, literature, music or theater, here are a few culture-related gift possibilities to make the washing — and wallowing — more memorable.

Giants lose to Eagles; Cowboys claim NFC East title

Malcolm Jenkins had the second two-interception game of his eight-year career, returning one for a touchdown, and the Philadelphia Eagles snapped a five-game slide by beating the Giants 24-19 on Thursday night. The loss prevented New York from advancing to the playoffs and handed Dallas the NFC East title.

North Las Vegas cuts municipal court to 1 judge

The North Las Vegas City Council voted 4-1 to eliminate the seat currently held by Municipal Court Judge Catherine Ramsey, who was barred from seeking re-election in 2017 after admitting to seven charges of unprofessional conduct.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Mojave falls in third-place game

Mojave allowed a 22-2 run in the second half and and fell to Layton Christian (Utah) 46-39 in the Vegas Invitational at Mountain View.

 
Trump says US must ‘greatly strengthen’ nuclear capability

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday abruptly called for the United States to “greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability” until the rest of the world “comes to its senses” regarding nuclear weapons.

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