UNLV roundup: Mack paces women’s golf team in opener

UNLV sophomore Polly Mack had six birdies en route to an even-par 144, tying for 19th through two rounds of the Rebels’ season-opening Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational women’s golf tournament Monday.

 
Rams roll Raiders 33-13 to spoil Jon Gruden’s debut

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr tossed three interceptions, the last of which was returned for a touchdown, as the offense failed to score in the second half of a 33-13 season-opening loss Monday evening to the Los Angeles Rams at the Oakland-Alameda County Colisuem.

Raiders TE Lee Smith plays long snapper after Andrew DePaola hurt

In the first quarter of the 2018 opener, the Raiders long snapper Andrew DePaola suffered what appeared to be a significant knee injury while running in punt coverage against the Los Angeles Rams.

Diffuse the NFL protests by removing the stage

As demonstrated by Wayne Allyn Root’s column on Nike (“Nike vs. In-N-Out: The Silent Majority has spoken,” Thursday Review-Journal), I think that the NFL should suspend the playing of the National Anthem until Trump is out of office. This will stop the politicization of this issue by the president and diffuse this issue.

Taxpayers abused by school lawsuits that cost millions

It is a travesty that taxpayers are the ones paying for the actions of employees of the Clark County School District (“CCSD may settle cases,” Friday Review-Journal). The district is considering settling various bullying and sexual misconduct charges for $7 million dollars. The district is simply the conduit through which the payoff money will flow.

Insulting behavior reflects poorly on candidate

Trish Marsh took Tick Segerblom’s name and made it into a crude insult (“Strong language in race for commission seat,” Sept. 5, Review-Journal). This is undignified, vulgar and unprofessional. It shows she is not the caliber of person who is suitable for the Clark County Commissioner.

Release Kavanaugh records

The withholding of records regarding Judge Brett Kavanugh’s previous work brings up a serious transparency issue for any potential nominee (“Noisy hearing for Kavanaugh,” Sept. 5 Review-Journal). Transparency and accountability are a must for any Supreme Court nominee, no matter what political affiliation. All of a nominee’s records should be made public.

Energy choice is all about letting the free market work

So let me get this straight. Nevada Question 3 will end Nevada’s Soviet-era energy monopoly and demand the creation of energy markets giving energy consumers the freedom to chose among all the different forms of energy available. Sounds good to me.

EDITORIAL: Obama reverses on Medicare-for-all

When it comes to single-payer health care, Barack Obama was against it before he was for it. Back when he was pushing Obamacare, the former president dismissed the idea that he really wanted to implement a policy like Medicare-for-all.

Sam Darnold recovers from 1st-play pick-6, Jets rout Lions 48-17

Sam Darnold made a stellar debut despite throwing a pick-6 on his first NFL pass and the New York Jets intercepted five passes while routing the Detroit Lions 48-17 in their season opener Monday night.

Roundup: Makayla Gent leads Trojans to easy win

Makayla Gent had three goals and two assists on Monday as Pahrump Valley’s girls soccer team rolled to an 8-0 home win over SLAM Academy.

Trump administration orders closure of Palestinian office in DC

National security adviser John Bolton announced Monday that the Trump administration is shuttering the Palestine Liberation Organization’s diplomatic mission in Washington because “the Palestinians refuse to take steps to startdirect and meaningful negotiations with Israel.”

Clark County school support staff may get delayed pay increases

Support staff workers in the Clark County School District who were previously promoted may finally see back pay they are due if the School Board approves a $6.89 million settlement of a grievance filed more than five years ago.

 
Rebel Nation: UNLV defeats UTEP, looks ahead to Prairie View A&M

Rebel Nation host Bryan Salmond and UNLV beat writer Mark Anderson discuss the Rebels’ 52-24 victory over the Miners on Saturday as well as what to look for in UNLV’s upcoming game against Prairie View A&M.

Updated lawsuit by CCSD Trustee Kevin Child targets harassment accuser

An updated copy of a lawsuit announced last week by embattled Clark County School District Trustee Kevin Child includes half a dozen more defendants, including a former district official who filed a harassment complaint against the district over his behavior.

John Legend, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice newest EGOT winners

NBC’s live version of “Jesus Christ Superstar” won an Emmy Award on Sunday and that made three men extra happy — it meant star John Legend, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice joined the elite squad of EGOT winners.

Canelo-GGG trainers exchange insults before rematch

Alvarez and Golovkin will meet for a second time Saturday at T-Mobile Arena for an HBO pay-per-view bout with Golovkin’s WBA and WBC middleweight belts on the line.

Nevada students’ ACT scores inch higher for first time in 4 years

The combined average score on the standardized college admissions test edged up from 17.4 to 17.5 points — out of a possible 36 — though results showed improvement in three of four individual categories, the state announced Monday.

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