Robert Mugabe, strongman who ruled Zimbabwe for decades, dies

Robert Mugabe, the former leader of Zimbabwe forced to resign in 2017 after a 37-year rule whose early promise was eroded by economic turmoil, disputed elections and human rights violations, has died.

 
River Cats beat Aviators to even playoff series at 1-all

Zach Houchins and Abiatal Avelino each hit two-out RBI singles in the bottom of the sixth inning to help the River Cats even their first-round Pacific Coast League playoff series at a game apiece with a 8-6 win over the Aviators.

UNLV roundup: Women’s soccer team shut out by No. 12 Duke

Mackenzie Pluck scored two first-half goals to lead No. 12-ranked Duke to a 3-0 victory over UNLV in the Duke Classic women’s soccer tournament Thursday in Durham, North Carolina.

LETTER: Easy money

In reading Saturday’s editorial about the homeless problem in Calif., I was and wasn’t shocked.

LETTER: Hard work

Kudos to Reporter Aleksandra Appleton for her Monday article on college students working to achieve educational goals without excessive financial encumbrance.

LETTER: Bad optics

In Friday’s sports section, a report was made about Liberty High School traveling to Hawaii to play football.

Packers beat Bears 10-3 in NFL’s season opener

In a defensive battle also marked by sloppy offense and penalties, the Packers used the Bears usual trademark, a staunch D, and just enough from Aaron Rodgers on Thursday night to kick off the leagues 100th season with a 10-3 victory over their archrivals.

Arbor View rides committee of runners to 2-0 record

The Aggies are using three running backs — Daniel Mitchell, Jaedyn Jackson and Justin Hausner — to replace the production they received from all-state back Kyle Graham last season.

TV best bets for the week of Sept. 8

This week’s top choices include the debut of “NFL: The Grind,” a weekly look at life in the pro football league, on and off the field.

Police seize BB gun from student at North Las Vegas high school

The male student who brought the gun to Desert Rose High School was only cited for disorderly conduct, as the BB gun was broken and did not meet the definition of a firearm.

 
UNR dorm explosion triggered by faulty boiler

An investigation by the state fire marshal concluded that an explosion in a faulty boiler in a dorm basement severed a natural gas line, triggering a larger, second explosion.

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