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Smith looks to shine on Mayweather’s card

He’s not on the pay-per-view telecast, but Ishe Smith could be involved in one of the better fights on Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s card Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden when Mayweather faces Andre Berto on Showtime PPV.

Texas fans must show patience with coach

Charlie Strong can coach. He proved that as the defensive coordinator under Urban Meyer at Florida, and he proved that as the head coach at Louisville.

Call-up rules help put end to 51s’ season

It was Labor Day, and game 144 (of 144) of the Pacific Coast League season was played before only a sunbaked smattering of spectators at Cashman Field. You could hear Beer Man Bruce bellow from foul line to foul line.

Las Vegas 51s call it a season with loss to Tacoma

The 51s season ended Monday, and as the franchise looks to the future it’s likely to be one that includes changes. Obviously, there will be roster turnover as players annually come and go.

UNLV picks up commitment from tight end

Giovannni Fauolo, a tight end at Freedom High School in Oakley, Calif., tweeted that he committed to play football at UNLV.

 
First female coach says ‘girls can see working as NFL coach a viable option’

Jen Welter broke what was once seen as an impenetrable glass ceiling in the sports coaching ranks: She became what’s believed to be the first woman to hold a coaching position of any kind in the NFL, working with the Arizona Cardinals’ inside linebackers throughout training camp and the preseason.