Las Vegas Aces stress defense as training camp begins

The Aces began practicing Sunday at UNLV’s Cox Pavilion, and Bill Laimbeer, as the team’s head coach and president of basketball operations, opted to emphasize defense and conditioning during their first set of two-a-days.

UNLV roundup: Women’s tennis team upset in league final

Unable to recover from losing a hotly contested doubles session, top-seeded UNLV was upset 4-2 by second-seeded Fresno State in the Mountain West women’s tennis championship final Sunday in Boise, Idaho.

Piercy, Horschel take Zurich Classic team event

When Scott Piercy tried to deflect credit to Billy Horschel for their nerve-testing, one-shot victory in the Zurich Classic team event, Horschel grinned and went with it.

Jane Fonda? What about Donald Trump?

There is no slur demeaning enough to describe Robert Mueller, who came back from Vietnam with a purple heart.

Poor Wayne Allyn Root!

He is “targeted, mocked, denigrated and punished” by liberals and the mainstream media for working hard and being financially successful.

Lydia Ko wins with playoff eagle at Lake Merced

Lydia Ko hit a 3-wood to 3 feet for eagle to finish off Minjee Lee on the first hole of a playoff Sunday in the chilly LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship.

Optionable relievers create lots of roster moves for 51s

Also, Jamie Callahan felt shoulder irritation during his throwing program, the “Name the Team Sweepstakes,” are ending and the 51s return home for the week.

Gallant may keep Knights’ line changes intact for Game 3

Coach Gerard Gallant moved David Perron back to the second line and dropped Alex Tuch to the third line during Game 2 Saturday vs. San Jose but he hasn’t decided if it will remain that way for game 3 Monday.

Joey Logano captures Talladega, breaks losing streak

Joey Logano had a clear race track in his windshield and a pack of fellow Ford drivers on his bumper. That combination helped the Team Penske driver snap a nearly yearlong losing streak.

Lights FC goalkeeper hustles from nuptials to net

Ricardo Ferrino flew to Mexico after his team’s first loss of the season to get married on Saturday, but he will be back in time for the Lights’ 6 p.m. game Monday at Real Monarchs SLC.

 
Knights get golden sendoff as team travels to San Jose

A double-overtime loss the night before didn’t stop hundreds of fans from rallying Sunday afternoon to send off the Golden Knights on their next quest in San Jose for Games 3 and 4.