UNLV contacts Big 12, wants to be considered for expansion

UNLV has submitted a letter of interest to the Big 12 about being considered as an expansion candidate for the Power 5 conference, UNLV athletic director Tina Kunzer-Murphy said Friday.

Sergey Kovalev, Andre Ward camps back on same page

The Sergey Kovalev-Andre Ward matchup was put on hold after a messy news conference this week. But Main Events promoter Kathy Duva said both sides are back on the same page.

5 signs you have a spending problem

Here are five red flags that indicate you might have a spending problem or shopping addiction, as well as tips on how you can keep your spending under control.

After storms pass, A-Rod goes out with a win — PHOTOS

Alex Rodriguez returned to the infield, hugged a reception line of teammates and was handed the final ball from his final game with the New York Yankees. He walked to the area behind third base, leaned down and grabbed a handful of dirt.

When does Usain Bolt run in the Rio Olympics?

We’ve reached the track and field portion of the 2016 Rio Olympics. And that means the world’s fastest man is ready to take over the games. Here’s his schedule.

Legendary poker player Doyle Brunson tweets that he was likely target of robbery

A legendary poker champion took to Twitter on Friday, telling his 400,000-plue followers that he was probably the intended target of an armed robbery that occurred at the home of a neighbor who lives down the street from him in the southwest valley.

Simone Manuel, swimming against current of stereotypes, an inspiration to others

Despite all the “black people can’t swim” jokes that comedians use to bring down the house, these are dangerous facts. Black children ages 5 to 19 die from drowning at a rate 5 1/2 times higher than white children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Neo-Nazi convicted of robbery, even with tattoos concealed

Even without knowing that the neo-Nazi tattoos on Bayzle Morgan’s neck, face and head had been covered for trial, jurors who found him guilty of robbery Friday said he had an intimidating presence.

Habitual criminal in Reno faces 20 years in prison

A habitual criminal in Reno has been sentenced to up to 20 years in prison after his latest felony conviction for eluding law officers.

No Supreme Court decision yet on education savings account cases

The Nevada Supreme Court on Friday issued eight published opinions as Justice Nancy Saitta leaves the bench, but the highly anticipated rulings on two education savings account cases were not among them.

Las Vegas Valley residents can still experience Perseid meteor shower

Residents can take in views of strong meteor shower activity late Friday night through early Saturday morning. The best times to catch the meteor shower are between 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday, College of Southern NevadaPlanetarium Manager Andrew Kerr said.

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