Study finds graduation rates for bowl-bound teams up slightly

The overall graduation rates for athletes on bowl-bound FBS football programs continue to climb, though the disparity in the rates between white and African-American players widened slightly, according to a study released on Monday.

 
Schools reopen 3 weeks after wildfire devastates California town

With hugs, teachers and a touch of anxiety, thousands of children returned to school and some semblance of routine Monday, three weeks after Northern California’s deadly wildfire destroyed their homes and classrooms.

Arizona State WR N’Keal Harry to skip Las Vegas Bowl

Sun Devils coach Herm Edwards issued a statement Monday saying the decision was made after Harry met with the coaching and administrative staffs.

Las Vegas doctor to pay $11K for prescription violations

Dr. Ivan Goldsmith, who owned TrimCare in Las Vegas, admitted violating federal dietary guidelines by prescribing himself appetite suppressants in a settlement approved by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners.

North Las Vegas man killed in Sunday crash on I-15

The Clark County coroner’s office has confirmed the identity of a man who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas.

 
Las Vegan Joey Ruquet joins Copa Combate tournament

MMA fighter Joey Ruquet recently received news that he would replace Gaston Reyno in the Combate Americas’ Copa Combate tournament, a one night, 8-man featherweight tournament. The winner of the tournament will receive $100,000 in prize money.

 
Paramedics, students join ‘yellow vests’ protests in Paris

Anti-government protesters gained new allies Monday as French paramedics and students joined ongoing rallies while the prime minister met with political rivals in a bid to ease the anger following riots that rocked Paris.