Centennial sophomore Denae Benites chases her field of dreams

Denae Benites a 15-year-old sophomore at Centennial, heads to Southern California this week to participate in the Trailblazer Series, an all-girls tournament organized by Major League Baseball and USA Baseball to promote girls baseball.

Alexandr Cozbinov’s approach starts to match physical gifts

The UNLV men’s tennis player, who coach Owen Hambrook said is one of the best athletes the program has ever seen, worked with the school’s TOPPS program to stay more positive in his junior season.

Music therapy can trigger memories in dementia patients

The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is capitalizing on the power of a rhythm or melody in weekly music therapy sessions that started in February.

EDITORIAL: Professor seeks to combat distracted driving

While Americans are aware of the risks of distracted driving, Mr. Winsten told the wire service that “all efforts to date to tackle distracted driving have utterly failed.”

Rooftop solar owners got a raw deal

I’m opposed to rebates and favorable treatment, too, and believe that the solar industry needs to succeed or fail on its own merits. But I’m also opposed to changing the rules in the middle of the game.

Surprise medical fees can hit patients hard

It’s time we do something to protect patients. Left unaddressed, hospitals have a price gouging tool against consumers and health plans.

‘The Amazing one is back!’ but not yet in Vegas

The Amazing Johnathan has not taken the stage in Las Vegas for more than a year, though he continues to headline around the country.

Miami police say gym gunman fired for workplace violence

The man who shot and killed two managers at a Florida gym before turning the gun on himself had just been fired from the fitness center for workplace violence, police said Sunday.

Jimmie Johnson wins at Texas (again)

Jimmie Johnson still knows how to get to Victory Lane at Texas, even from the back of the field on a track that had changed significantly since his first six wins there.

Westbrook breaks triple-double record, wins game at buzzer

First, Russell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson’s record for most triple-doubles in a season. Then, he broke the Denver Nuggets’ hearts. Westbrook’s 36-foot dagger at the buzzer gave Oklahoma City a 106-105 victory, eliminating the Nuggets from playoff contention.

Car bomb kills 13 in Somalia moments after military chief sworn in

Somalia’s new military chief survived a suicide car bomb attack Sunday just moments after he was sworn in with a mandate to launch a new offensive against Islamic extremists. Thirteen people were killed the attack.

 
Syria strike a message to North Korea and others, Tillerson hints

U.S. military strikes against Syria over its alleged use of chemical weapons are a warning to other nations, including North Korea, that “a response is likely” if they pose a danger, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Sunday.

Sergio Garcia captures the Masters, ends drought at majors

Sergio Garcia won the first major championship of his career with a dramatic, sudden-death victory over Justin Rose at the Masters on Sunday. Garcia finally broke through in his 71st major as a professional.

Wildflower hike bursts with colors at Spring Mountain Ranch

On Sunday, about 100 people and a few dogs took a walk on the wildflower side down the Ash Grove Trail. The mile-and-a-half-long trail took people past a native grove of trees and a wash and into a sea of colors.

 
Family, fans pay respects to Chuck Berry

Family, friends and fans paid their final respects to the rock ’n’ roll legend Chuck Berry on Sunday, celebrating the life and career of a man who inspired countless guitarists and bands.

Suspect in Stockholm attack is Uzbek denied residency in Sweden

The arrested man suspected by police of killing four people by ramming a truck into crowds in Stockholm is a 39-year-old from Uzbekistan who had been denied permanent residency in Sweden and who had expressed sympathy for Islamic State.