UNLV roundup: Eighth-inning home run keys softball victory

Alyssa Navarro belted a one-out home run in the eighth inning, UNLV’s first hit, lifting the Rebels to a 1-0 win over Boise State in a Mountain West softball game Friday in Boise, Idaho.

 
Pahrump-based radio host Art Bell dies at 72

Art Bell was awake when most of the country was asleep, cultivating a loyal following while sharing his fascination with the unexplained on his nighttime paranormal-themed show.

Roundup: Boulder City outlasts Eldorado

Boen Huxford had 18 assists and three kills, and Karson Bailey had 16 kills to lead Boulder City’s boys volleyball team to a 27-25, 18-25, 25-22, 21-25, 15-12 road win over Eldorado on Friday night.

Las Vegas Valley resident wins $600K jackpot at The Orleans

Friday the 13th has proven fortunate for someone in the Las Vegas Valley. At 2:30 a.m., a valley resident won $621,606.55 playing a Buffalo slot machine at The Orleans, the casino-resort said in a statement on Twitter.

Nevada, US lawmakers laud allied response in Syria

Republican and Democratic lawmakers reacted swiftly to the news Friday that the United States, Britain and France had launched airstrikes on Syria in retaliation for the horrific attack on civilians by President Bashar Assad.

 
Centennial’s Nik Dobar works around trouble in complete-game win

Centennial’s Nik Dobar gave up 10 hits and a walk against Cimarron-Memorial, but none scored. Dobar threw 85 pitches in a complete game to give the Bulldogs a 3-0 home baseball victory Friday.

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez announced Friday that he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. The Mexican boxer said on his social media account he will be sidelined three to four weeks.

 
Golden Knights’ Carrier says Doughty hit wasn’t dirty

Golden Knights’ forward William Carrier was back in the lineup for Game 2 Friday against the Los Angeles Kings while Drew Doughty serves a one-game suspension for his hit on Carrier in Game 1.

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