AMERICAN LEGION: Gage Ventura’s plan works as Aces advance to title game

After waiting patiently for Las Vegas Bulldogs pitcher Isaiah Salas to throw an inside fastball, Gage Ventura promptly stroked an RBI-double that scored Cole Schaefer and helped the second-seeded Las Vegas Aces (33-9) to a 6-5 victory.

51s lose pitchers’ duel at Nashville

Three Nashville Sounds pitchers held 51s to six hits and beat Las Vegas 1-0 in a pitching duel on Friday at First Tennessee Field in Nashville, Tennessee.

Crash closes I-15 southbound lanes near Mesquite

Southbound lanes on Interstate 15 near Mesquite are closed Friday night after a two-vehicle crash with injuries, according to posts onTwitter from the Mesquite Police Department.

Fire crews fight blazes at 2 southeast Las Vegas homes

Clark County fire crews responded to a fire at a southeast valley home Friday night to discover not one, but two houses engulfed in flames, according to a department spokesman.

Former Rebel Khem Birch signs with Orlando Magic

Former UNLV center Khem Birch, a free agent who played in Greece last season, was one of three players to sign Thursday with the Orlando Magic.

Notes: Nation’s No. 2 recruit Zion Williamson puts on a show in Las Vegas

With an estimated 3,500 AAU basketball teams playing in tournaments across the valley this week, fans still seem to be gravitating towards one person: South Carolina Supreme’s Zion Williamson, the No. 2 overall recruit in the country.

Notes: Nation’s No. 2 recruit Zion Williamson puts on a show in Las Vegas

With an estimated 3,500 AAU basketball teams playing in tournaments across the valley this week, fans still seem to be gravitating towards one person: South Carolina Supreme’s Zion Williamson, the No. 2 overall recruit in the country.

Review-Journal story on Frank Viola brought back sweet memories

I had the good fortune to attend many games that magical season which culminated in the Twins becoming the World Series champions. Frank’s pitching was key to that ultimate victory.

 
UFC 214 preliminary card fighters aim to stand out — VIDEOS

Jason Knight, Aljamain Sterling and Andre Fili are all competing on the UFC 214 preliminary card on July 29. At media day in La Mirada, Calif., the fighters discussed their upcoming contests and why their desire to leave a lasting impression.

Son of Shaq: Shareef O’Neal creates own path

Shareef O’Neal, a 6-foot-8-inch forward and Arizona commit, built his game studying countless NBA players — none of them being his famous father Shaquille O’Neal.

Son of Shaq: Shareef O’Neal creates own path

Shareef O’Neal, a 6-foot-8-inch forward and Arizona commit, built his game studying countless NBA players — none of them being his famous father Shaquille O’Neal.

Santana, Isley Brothers give ‘Peace’ a chance

“Power of Peace” is filled with such classic covers as Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground,” Billie Holiday’s “God Bless the Child,” and Curtis Mayfield’s “Gypsy Woman.”

SpeedVegas, site of deadly crash, featured in new TV series

The $30 million SpeedVegas track south of Las Vegas, including a leader board that shows the lap time and ranking of motorists who drive the 1.5-mile course, is featured prominently in a new television series that debuts Sunday on BBC America.

Alcohol suspected in fatal collision in northwest Arizona

Russ Genovese, 41, of Fontana, California, died early Friday after his Kia Soul was hit by a teenage driver in an oncoming Hyundai SUV on U.S. Highway 95 near Lake Havasu City.

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