2018 NFR Las Vegas, Day 3 — PHOTOS

The National Finals Rodeo continued its annual 10-day run at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday.

November border arrests leap to highest in Trump era

U.S. Border Patrol arrests on the Mexican border jumped 78 percent in November from a year earlier to the highest level in Donald Trump’s presidency, with families and children accounting for a majority for a third straight month.

UNLV roundup: Volleyball team ousted in NIVC semifinal

Jess Schaben had 24 kills and 13 digs to lead Iowa State to a 3-1 win over UNLV in the semifinals of the National Invitational Volleyball Championship on Saturday in Ames, Iowa.

US to close Idaho nuclear waste processing project

Federal officials will shut down an Idaho nuclear waste treatment project after determining it would not be economically feasible to bring in radioactive waste from other states.

Now “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is offensive?

So now the left advocates for the abolition of the TV special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” because Rudolph gets bullied. It appears to me that some folks were triggered before they got to the end of this work of fiction. As a result, they missed the moral of the story.

EDITORIAL: The Public Employees’ Retirement System needs to comply with the law

Bureaucratic arrogance is a common affliction, but Nevada’s public pension officials have come down with a particularly virulent strain of the disorder, the symptoms of which include throwing away millions in taxpayer money and ignoring the state’s highest judicial authority.

Tell kids the truth about Santa Claus

Parents, you should stop lying to your children about Santa Claus. Studies show that over 80 percent of young children believe in Santa. Belief in Santa drops off dramatically after children turn eight, but parents always should be upfront about St. Nicholas.

Roundup: Coronado and Bishop Gorman win at Hoophall West

Jaden Hardy had 27 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and Coronado’s boys basketball team crusied to an 82-51 victory over Rancho Solano Prep at the Hoophall West showcase in Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday.

United wins MLS Cup for Atlanta’s 1st title since ‘95

Finally, Atlanta has another team it can call champions. Josef Martinez and Franco Escobar scored goals, Brad Guzan came up with a couple of clutch saves and Atlanta United gave the city its first title since 1995 with a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup final Saturday night.

Roundup: Silverado gets past Democracy Prep

Kimberlyn Tanner had a team-high 17 points to propel Silverado’s girls basketball team to a 45-41 road victory over Democracy Prep on Saturday evening.

Kicking adjustment makes difference for Raiders’ Daniel Carlson

Since joining the Raiders, rookie Daniel Carlson has converted nine of 10 field goals, including his first 50-yard attempt last weekend. He can continue his strong season Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

 
Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray wins Heisman Trophy

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins were also finalists.

Cyclists spread cheer during RTC Holiday Ride in Las Vegas

Santas, elves and even a man in pink bunny pajamas that conjured visions of “A Christmas Story” joined a throng of bicyclists Saturday morning in Las Vegas on the Regional Transportation Commission’s annual Holiday Bike Ride and toy drive.

NFR cowboys attend ‘Grant A Gift’ event for autistic kids

Kids across the autism spectrum, some very young, some in their teens, get the opportunity to have a very different experience from their regular therapy sessions at Grant a Gift. And the world-class rodeo athletes can sense the importance of that experience.

Mojave rebounds on second day of Mustang Stampede

After a tough first day, Mojave went 3-0 on Saturday to win the Bronze Bracket championship, defeating Rancho, 42-33 in the final.

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