Predators beat Ducks 3-1 to take 3-2 series lead

The Predators moved to the brink of their first Stanley Cup Final with a 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks to take a 3-2 series lead Saturday night.

CSN wins twice to capture NJCAA World Series berth

Bishop Gorman product Alex Tisminezky pitched five shutout innings of relief to help College of Southern Nevada to an 8-5 win over Central Arizona in the title game of the NJCAA Western District baseball playoffs Saturday.

Kevin Durant leads Warriors past Spurs for 3-0 series lead

The Spurs were injured, but Golden State was expecting a fevered fight on the home floor of the five-time NBA champions. The Warriors’ depth and talent settled things early.

51s win second straight over New Orleans

The 8-2 victory on Saturday at Shrine on Airline came after the 51s jumped out to an early lead and never looked book, also receiving a solid pitching performance from starter Sean Gilmartin and their bullpen.

When teaching hockey, Golden Knights begin with youthful minds

More than 1,300 youth ages 5-15 were scheduled to take part in, “Sticks For Kids,” street hockey clinics on Saturday and Sunday, where all participants will go home with a free stick and ball.

The sun could soon shine again on rooftop solar in Nevada

Rooftop solar companies driven out of the state when state utility regulators adopted less generous payments for the excess electricity are hopeful that Assembly Bill 405 will bring thousands of jobs back to Nevada.

Wold’s blast helps Basic claim second straight state title

For the second consecutive season, Wold homered in the bottom of the first, and Basic rolled to a 16-6, five-inning victory over Galena at Las Vegas High on Saturday for the Class 4A state baseball title.

 
Centennial rolls to 4A state titles in both genders

Centennial swept both genders in the Class 4A state track meet at Foothill on Saturday, winning the seventh consecutive state title for the girls, and fourth in six years for the boys.

4A STATE SWIMMING: Palo Verde boys, girls add to championship haul

Palo Verde’s girls swimming and diving team won its third consecutive 4A state championship Saturday at the Carson Aquatic Facility, while the boys team won its fifth consecutive title with not nearly as much drama or challenge.

EDITORIAL: Organization helping local kids attend college

Kudos to The Public Education Foundation for its record-setting efforts and enduring hard work for a noble cause, and to the donors for providing the resources. And of course, congratulations to the incredible array of talented students honored this and every year.

EDITORIAL: The Trump-Russia probe

At this point, though, Mr. Trump should get off Twitter, show some restraint and make clear to everyone in his administration that they need to cooperate with the special prosecutor.

COMMENTARY: Personalizing Nevada’s opioid epidemic

During the late spring and early summer of 2008, I grew increasingly concerned as Justin would call me, crying hysterically at times. Hewas in a lot of pain — both physically and emotionally.

COMMENTARY: A roadmap to improve education outcomes in Nevada

The governor must ensure that any new funds improve education in our state and push against the unacceptable status quo that fails to serve our students, particularly those in our high-need schools.

COMMENTARY: Time to strengthen the guardrails for the president

Trump’s behavior is deeply disturbing but hardly surprising. His mercurial nature is not the product of a post-inaugural adder sting atMar-a-Lago. It’s been there all along. And the American electorate chose him nonetheless.

COMMENTARY: Can a special counsel uncover the truth? Dream on

History warns us to be cautious in our hopes. Mueller might uncover the smoking gun that supplies my friends on the left with theiryearned-for impeachment; he might find, as my friends on the right hope, that there’s no fire after all.

Nevada’s Democratic U.S. senator and diversity

How do you think Sen. Cortez Mastro would feel about setting strict diversity mandates for all athletic teams on which the majority, or even all, the players are male and/or of color?

Don’t blame pit bulls, blame the owners

If Mr. Harasim would have researched his subject a little bit, he would have found out that pit bulls are excellent with children.

COMMENTARY: Powerful forces lining up to stop Donald Trump

Trump threatens a whole lot of powerful people. They all have so much to lose. That’s why they are all frightened, paranoid and hysterical. So, they have to stop him — at all costs.

COMMENTARY: America’s internet delusion threatens our security

The unmistakable lesson of recent years is that the internet is a double-edged sword. Despite enormous benefits — instant access to huge quantities of information, the proliferation of new forms of businesses, communications and entertainment — it also encourages crime, global conflict and economic disruption.

COMMENTARY: Donald Trump can’t help but spill the beans

Reporters and columnists love leakers and need them as sources for invaluable information. But it should never be assumed that leakers are all noble whistleblowers or that they act solely out of altruism or loyalty to country.

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