Single in 10th lifts 51s past Fresno

Comebacks are becoming commonplace for the first-place 51s, who rallied for consecutive come-from-behind wins Tuesday and Wednesday.

Mountain Pointe strikes early, hammers Gorman

Mountain Pointe (Ariz.) scored on its first play from scrimmage Friday night on the way to a 28-21 Sollenberger Classic victory over Bishop Gorman, ranked No. 21 by USA Today.

Religion notes, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013

Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson, will host a flute and piano recital with Timothy Hoft and Anastasia Petanova at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. A goodwill offering will be taken (454-8484).

Liberty takes another step up in class

When Liberty lost in the state semifinals to Bishop Gorman in 2011, Patriots football coach Rich Muraco decided the best way to compete with the private school powerhouse was to beef up his team’s nonleague schedule.

LEFTOVERS: Beat writer quick to sour on NBA life

In speaking on the record about his reasons for asking off the Portland Trailblazers’ beat, Jason Quick of The Oregonian offered the kind of insight fans rarely see from a media member.

 
Yosemite fire brings San Francisco utility emergency

As a massive wildfire burning into Yosemite National Park grew to nearly 200 square miles, Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency for the city of San Francisco 150 miles away because of the threat to the city’s utilities.

Mexican rodeo canceled at South Point arena

A planned Mexican rodeo that drew harsh criticism from animal rights advocates has been canceled following Clark County commissioners’ decision to not temporarily relax its ban on roping horses by the legs.

PHOTO: Eat, drink and be studious

Classes start Monday at UNLV. On Friday, incoming freshman took part in the “New Student BBQ, ” one of several events that celebrate the beginning of the fall semester. The barbecue event is an annual campus tradition.

Nevada officials challenge federal findings at two state psychiatric hospitals

Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital in Las Vegas and Dini-Townsend Psychiatric Hospital in Sparks have been found to be noncompliant with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, or EMTALA, by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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