Reno Aces use early advantage to beat 51s

Reno shortstop Ildemaro Vargas took the second pitch out of Cody Martin’s hand out of the park. From that point on, the 51s never had a lead in a 9-5 loss to Reno on Friday night at Cashman Field.

Raiders QB Connor Cook sharp in stint against Lions

When Connor Cook entered, he demonstrated the composure that he’s shown in training camp and that lacked during a turnover-happy spring, leading two scoring drives in a 16-10 win over the Detroit Lions.

 
Jon Gruden, Raiders open preseason with 16-10 win over Lions

Connor Cook completed 11 of 19 passes for 141 yards and one touchdown, and rookie Eddy Pineiro kicked three field goals as the Raiders defeated the Detroit Lions 16-10 on Friday in coach Jon Gruden’s return to the sideline.

 
‘Suicidal’ mechanic feared dead after stealing plane near Seattle

A “suicidal” airline mechanic stole an empty Horizon Airlines plane, took off from Sea-Tac International Airport and was chased by military jets before crashing near a small island in the Puget Sound on Friday night, officials said.

Give up meat to save the Earth

A 2010 United Nations report blamed animal agriculture for 19 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, 70 percent of freshwater use and 38 percent of land use.

Desert Oasis Aces roll again, 12-0, in American Legion regional

The Desert Oasis Aces continued to roll through the American Legion Western Regional on Friday, as Jimmy Gamboa pitched a six-hit shutout in a 12-0 victory over League City (Texas) in Denver.

Desert Oasis Aces dominate for third win at American Legion regional

The Desert Oasis Aces continued to roll through the American Legion Western Regional on Friday, as Jimmy Gamboa spun six-hit shutout and Chaison Miklich had three RBIs in the team’s 12-0 victory over League City (Texas) in Denver.

Las Vegas team ousted in Little League West Region Championship

Silverado West’s season ended with an 11-0 loss to Rocklin of Northern California in the Little League West Region Championship on Friday night in San Bernardino, California.

Officer sues Clark County schools over tainted investigation

Officer James Lescinsky, who was acquitted in a federal excessive force case in 2016, alleges that a tainted investigation left him branded as a liar and leaves him with no prospect of finding new employment.

Board member seeks more clarity about police probe of LVCVA

With a looming public vote on a retirement package for Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority CEO Rossi Ralenkotter, a key board member said Friday he wants more details about the police investigation into the mishandling of $90,000 in Southwest Airlines gift cards.

Monsanto ordered to pay $289M to man dying of cancer

A San Francisco jury on Friday ordered agribusiness giant Monsanto to pay $289 million to a former school groundskeeper dying of cancer, saying the company’s popular Roundup weed killer contributed to his disease.

NFL players emphasize reasons for anthem demonstrations

While the NFL continues discussions with the players’ union regarding a national anthem policy, players who demonstrate are emphasizing they are protesting social injustice, racial inequality and systematic oppression.

At public meeting, CCSD trustee discloses he was victim of child rape

Kevin Child cites sexual assault by an adult neighbor when he was 6 to illustrate his opposition to the Clark County schools’ new gender diversity policy, saying officials should focus on enforcing the state’s anti-bullying law instead.

Las Vegas Aces look to end 5-game skid, make playoff push

The Aces still have an outside shot at a WNBA playoff berth despite a five-game losing streak that began immediately after the All-Star break. They’re 2½ games behind the Dallas Wings, who have lost six in a row.

Cortez Masto talks health care, Kavanaugh in sitdown with reporters

Nevada U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto on Friday said she supports a “public option” to provide Americans with affordable health care coverage, though she isn’t convinced the country is quite ready for Medicare-for-All.

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