Mr. Met gives fan the finger, team apologizes

Even Mr. Met is frustrated with the team’s disappointing start. New York’s funny-looking mascot flashed his “middle” finger at a fan during Wednesday night’s 7-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, and the team says the employee who did it won’t work in the costume again.

 
Nunez talks about TUF 25, Stevenson’s health, canceled title fight — VIDEO

On The Ultimate Fighter 25’s seventh episode, a wild card fight featuring Joe Stevenson and Hayder Hassan was made by UFC president Dana White. Johnny Nunez talks about how concerned the cast was for “Joe Daddy’s” health and discusses the canceled title fight between coaches, T.J. Dillashaw and UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt.

Many Nevadans depend on ride-sharing services

I am appalled that the Democrats in the Legislature are attempting to regulate Uber and Lyft out of business for the second time this session.

NFL’s Super Bowl is a hot bed for sex trafficking

Having a Super Bowl in Las Vegas would be something really amazing to consider, but perhaps we should look at the dark side of what such an event could bring.

Penguins beat Predators, take 2-0 Stanley Cup lead

The Pittsburgh Penguins kept Pekka Rinne plenty busy this time. Too busy for Rinne and the rest of the Nashville Predators to keep up with the surging defending Stanley Cup champions.

Lawyers for Rick Rizzolo reach plea agreement with federal prosecutors

Lawyers for former topless cabaret mogul Rick Rizzolo, who has continued to live a life of luxury despite mounting legal troubles and millions owed in restitution, have negotiated a plea agreement with federal prosecutors to settle the Las Vegas businessman’s latest tax evasion charges.

Can Reno businessman turn around the SLS Las Vegas?

If Alex Meruelo’s acquisition history is any guidance, he probably picked up the SLS Las Vegas at a price far below the $800 million the previous owners spent on the buying and developing the property.

CCSD ordered to pay salary increases, benefits for administrators

An arbitrator ordered the Clark County School District to pay $19.5 million in salary increases and benefits for the district’s 1,300 administrators, resolving a dispute over the 2015-2017 contract for the Clark County Association of School Administrators and Professional-Technical Employees.

Review-Journal NBA Finals opinion poll

The Warriors are a minus-260 series favorite over the Cavaliers (plus-220) in the NBA Finals, which start Thursday at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Here’s a survey of opinions from Review-Journal staff members, other media, oddsmakers and professional handicappers.

Jury acquits bank robbery suspect

A jury took less than an hour Wednesday to acquit Robert Kincade of two bank robberies, marking a stinging defeat for federal prosecutors who built their case on the testimony of two jailhouse informants with prior criminal convictions.

Teen shot near North Las Vegas high school

A 16-year-old was shot Wednesday afternoon near Canyon Springs High School in North Las Vegas, police said.

Report details late-night jailhouse attorney-client rendezvous

Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Alexis Plunkett often visited one of her clients, an admitted gang member with a history of felony convictions, late at night inside the Clark County Detention Center.

LeBron James-led Cavaliers are definition of a live ’dog

After blowing a 3-1 lead last year and adding a former MVP, the pressure is squarely on the Warriors. As an underdog after finally bringing a banner home to Cleveland, LeBron James is playing with house money.

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