Thomas nets 53 to lead Celtics to OT win

Isaiah Thomas capped a career-high 53-point performance on what would have been his late sister’s 23rd birthday with nine points in overtime as the Boston Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards 129-119 on Tuesday.

Predators edge Blues to take 3-1 series lead

In one of the most physical games of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Nashville Predators edged the St. Louis Blues 2-1 Tuesday to take a 3-1 series lead in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series.

Coronado rallies by Green Valley to win Southeast League title

After dropping a long third set to fall behind 2-1, Coronado’s boys volleyball team responded by winning the final two games to clinch a Southeast League title with a 25-22, 17-25, 29-31, 25-20, 15-9 victory over Green Valley on Tuesday.

Area baseball coaches, players adapt to new pitch-count rule

Thanks to a new rule mandated by the National Federation of State High School Associations, baseball coaches in Nevada are required to adhere to a strict pitch count for their hurlers.

Wilmer Flores, Brandon Nimmo return to 51s on rehab

Two familiar faces were back at Cashman Field on Tuesday continuing their major league rehab assignments. Brandon Nimmo was playing center field and Wilmer Flores third base.

Is Bernie Sanders practicing what he preaches?

With all the complaining that The Bern does about the rich, and about life being so unfair to us 90 percenters, I was wondering if he’d let me borrow his $180,000 Audi R-8 for a couple of weeks or until I lose my license.

COMMENTARY: A movement to help children gain focus, self control

The organization wants people to “move beyond questions of whether screen media is ‘good’ or ‘bad’ and acknowledge a simple truth: far too many children — and adults — are spending far too much time with screens.”

Judge orders doctor accused in drug ring to remain in jail

A judge ordered a Nevada doctor accused of writing a fatal painkiller prescription to remain jailed without bail on Tuesday, rejecting claims his constitutional rights have been violated in the year he’s been held since his arrest in a federal drug raid,

GOLF: Jack Trent shoots 5-under to lead Palo Verde to victory

Palo Verde’s Jack Trent earned medalist honors with a 5-under-par 66 at TPC Las Vegas on Tuesday, six strokes better than the second-place finisher, to carry the Panthers’ boys golf team to victory in a Northwest League match.

 
Former nightclub promoter’s rape trial opens in Las Vegas

The rape trial of a former nightclub promoter opened Tuesday in Las Vegas. In addition to the 2014 case, he has been implicated in two other sexual assault cases in Los Angeles that date back to 1997.

Democrats pepper Nevada senator over constable bill

Members of a Nevada Assembly committee on Tuesday grilled Sen. Mo Denis over his proposal to change the law requiring constables of urban areas to obtain peace officer certification.

 
Lee Canyon ski resort plans upgrades for winter, summer

Southern Nevada’s only ski resort plans new ski runs, lifts and snowmaking equipment, as well as zip lines, downhill bike trails and a thrill ride called a “mountain coaster” to lure more visitors in the summer.

Nevada senator urges change to US Constitution

Nevada may become the 19th state to ask Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that allows the government to limit of corporate spending in politics.

Spending bill picks up opposition; Trump talks about future shutdown

The short-term spending bill negotiated Sunday that was supposed to sail through Congress to prevent a government shutdown has hit choppy waters as it picked up opposition on the right this week.

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