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Taijeron hits three homers, powers 51s back into first

Travis Taijeron hit three home runs and drove in four runs to propel the 51s to an 8-3 win over the Omaha Storm Chasers in a Pacific Coast League game Friday at Cashman Field.

UNLV freshmen Campbell, Thomas swap scrimmage highlights

When Xzaviar Campbell saw his fellow UNLV freshman running back and Houstonian Lexington Thomas pull off an amazing run Friday morning at Rebel Park, he knew he had to respond with one of his own.

Lindsey races against clock at Shriners Open

There’s no clock in golf, except if the marshal tells someone he’s playing too slow and to pick up the pace. But for Patrick Lindsey, time is his biggest enemy as he oversees preparations for the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.

Holm relishes challenge against Rousey

There was a time when Holly Holm would have to rely on one of her friends calling with news of her next fight that had been posted on a blog or social media. Her phone must have been ringing off the hook Friday morning.

New defensive coordinator Baer says UNLV can’t dwell on past

Kent Baer would be smart to remind those UNLV football players he now coaches that you can’t begin the next chapter of your life by continuing to read the last one. One can only take so many horror stories.

Bo Jackson coaches home run hitters — PHOTOS

Ninety finalists competed in the inaugural FanDuel home run derby on Friday at the Big League Dreams park in Las Vegas, and they got some hitting tips from Bo Jackson.

Las Vegas bid for NHL franchise advances

Businessman Bill Foley’s bid for a National Hockey League team in Las Vegas has reportedly moved to the next phase of consideration. The NHL will continue evaluating Foley’s business plan for a franchise, which could potentially start playing at the new $375 million MGM Resorts International-AEG arena on the Strip by the 2017-18 season.

Ex-UNLV, Bishop Gorman player sues doctor over surgical procedure

Beau Orth’s career as a UNLV Rebel ended before it could get off the ground. An all-state safety his senior year for the 2008 state champion Bishop Gorman Gaels, Orth went on to start two games between his freshman and sophomore years as a Rebel.