Children take No. 1 spot at Shriners Open

I’m not sure attendance or quality of field should ever hold a significant place in the evaluation of the annual PGA Tour stop in Las Vegas, not until those wearing rhombus-shaped, tasseled red hats are no longer involved.

Michigan State will have chance to shed doubters

Whether gambling or coaching football, never apologize for getting lucky. Luck turns two ways, and what goes around usually comes around. Without a doubt, Mark Dantonio is the luckiest coach in the world this week.

Bishop Gorman ‘hogs’ face big challenge in Don Bosco

Bishop Gorman football coach Kenny Sanchez loves his platoon of running backs, and with good reason. But the coach knows that backfield wouldn’t be nearly as imposing if not for the group toiling in anonymity in front of them.

Penn State gets edge against Maryland, interim coach

As coach at New Mexico, Mike Locksley went broke, but he was money for those betting against him. Bettors could be getting a gift this week with Locksley stepping in as Maryland’s interim coach.

Will Price be right for Blue Jays to hold off Royals?

The Blue Jays are 4-0 in elimination games this postseason and will need to win two more do-or-die duels against the Royals to advance to their first World Series since 1993.

Bishop Gorman ‘hogs’ face big challenge

Bishop Gorman football coach Kenny Sanchez loves his platoon of running backs, and with good reason.

The Gaels have averaged 9.3 yards per carry this season, led by junior Biaggio Ali Walsh, who is No. 1 among area Division I players with 1,216 rushing yards.

The weekend’s best bets

Check out the experts’ best bets for this weekend’s NFL and college football games.

I-A GOLF: Faith Lutheran captures fourth consecutive title

Faith Lutheran’s rebounded from a poor opening round, shooting a career-low 67 Thursday to win the individual crown with a 146 and leading the Crusaders to their fourth consecutive state championship.

I-A TENNIS: Clark boys roll into another title match

Clark ran its winning streak to 64 consecutive matches and advanced to its fourth straight Division I-A state final by routing South Tahoe 15-3 in a semifinal at the Darling Tennis Center on Thursday.

CCSD board members back superintendent’s breakup plan

A majority of the Clark County School Board on Thursday defended a proposal from Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky to restructure the local school system, a plan that has yet to earn approval from a legislative committee tasked with oversight of the undertaking.

Rebel freshman Jones shows he can fly — PHOTOS

Less than two weeks after suffering a sprained left ankle, UNLV freshman Derrick Jones jumped over three teammates on his way to winning the dunk contest at the Runnin’ Rebel Madness event at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, which drew a crowd of around 3,000.

VOLLEYBALL: Amonica, Grizzlies beat Western

Danielle Amonica had 10 assists, five kills and five aces to lead Spring Valley’s girls volleyball team to 21-25, 25-22, 25-10, 25-21 home win over Western on Thursday.

‘Future’ fans celebrate past at Plaza

A “Back to the Future” event held at the Plaza on Wednesday was so popular it’s coming back in the future.

A case for slowing down and enjoying the ride

The Audi Q3 Prestige for 2016, the second model year in which the subcompact crossover-utility vehicle has been on sale in the United States, behaved well. I

Flooding causes extended closure of Death Valley attraction — PHOTOS

Scotty’s Castle, a palatial ranch named for a con man that’s become one of the most popular tourist attractions here, could remain closed until spring 2016 or later after its grounds sustained extensive damage from flash floods over the weekend.

Organize your pet toys with these ideas

It is hard enough trying to stay on top of picking up after yourself and family, but when you have pets it makes it even more time-consuming since they can’t pick up for themselves.

Original finish adds value to antique furniture

Collectors want original antiques and alterations lower the value. Today, more than in the past 20 years, the original finish adds much to the value.

Floating shelves easy to install

Q: My wife and I were wandering through some model homes last week and discovered some shelves we want to install in our home. They looked like solid wood jutting out of the wall with no visible means of support. How is this done?

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‘Back to the Future’ spoof a hoot

It’s not my job to plug other publications, but you have to love USA Today’s “Back to the Future” commemorative edition Thursday. It was over the top and an absolute hoot.

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