Rebels paddle Ducks behind sharpshooting Nwamu — PHOTOS

Ike Nwamu nailed five 3-pointers and scored a season-high 19 points to lift the Rebels to an 80-69 victory over No. 16 Oregon on Friday at the MGM Grand Garden.

Raiders tempting as home ‘dog to Chiefs

For so many years, the Oakland Raiders’ puzzle was a jumbled mess with several missing pieces. Most of the pieces were missing, in fact. But things seem to finally be changing, and now Derek Carr is developing into a legitimate franchise quarterback.

Barrel racer Nancy Hunter rides for a cause

Competing in her second straight National Finals Rodeo at age 58, barrel racer Nancy Hunter hit two barrels in a disappointing run in the second round Friday night at the Thomas & Mack Center. But she had no problem putting things in perspective.

Wife gives DeMoss high marks

When Cody DeMoss’ name comes up in rodeo circles, talk inevitably turns to the superstar saddle bronc rider’s handful of world championship near-misses. Since his first ride at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, back in 2003 as a 22-year-old, DeMoss has finished second in the world standings five times.

Rodeo fans rave about Thomas & Mack upgrades

If anyone can tell you how much the Thomas & Mack Center has improved fans’ experience at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, it would be Harley Martin and his good friend Katy Russell.

LETTERS: UNLV mascot report a waste of taxpayer money

It’s certainly refreshing that in times where there are issues of critical worldwide importance, the Review-Journal chose the article on UNLV’s mascot as the featured front-page headline (“Rebels moniker passes muster,” Tuesday R-J). For those of you intrigued by its content, this story from a pillar of journalistic excellence deals with UNLV’s Rebels nickname and its mascot — Hey Reb! — being offensive to a portion of the students.

EDITORIAL: Clark County Commission should steer clear of Uber, Lyft

The Clark County Commission deserves credit for dialing back its ongoing battle with ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft. On Tuesday, as reported by the Review-Journal’s Richard N. Velotta, commissioners rightly voted to rescind a previously approved requirement that transportation network companies provide a monthly report to the Business Licensing Department, listing the name and identification number of each person registered with the companies.

McArthur helps Foothill top Aggies in Lady Bulldog Invite

Jadyn McArthur threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score Friday to lead Foothill’s flag football team to a 25-6 victory over Arbor View in the Lady Bulldog Invitational at Legacy.

 
Boulder City family wants justice for beloved dog killed by city worker

Whiskey the pitbull puppy’s death has haunted the Kissel family for close to a decade. The family has always felt a “wicked-looking” Boulder City animal control officer bullied them into letting her kill their puppy.

With state title on line, Gorman gets bigger

Even as Bishop Gorman’s football team was closing out the regular season and rolling through the Sunset Region playoffs, the Gaels were missing a big piece of their defensive puzzle.

With state title on line, Gorman gets bigger

Even as Bishop Gorman’s football team was closing out the regular season and rolling through the Sunset Region playoffs, the Gaels were missing a big piece of their defensive puzzle.

Regents delay votes affecting employee firings, transfers

State officials on Friday delayed a pair of votes affecting the way employees at Nevada’s seven higher education institutions are fired and transferred between schools.

Rome readies for start of Holy Year

Rome is bracing for the arrival of millions of pilgrims for the Roman Catholic Holy Year which officials had hoped could revitalize the scandal-plagued city, but which threatens to be more of a headache than a help.

Google takes valley students on virtual world tour

Without leaving their desks, about 1,500 students at Leavitt Middle School this week swam with fish on the Great Barrier Reef, preyed upon a praying mantis in the Galapagos Islands and climbed the peaks of Machu Picchu.

Dealership News

News from area dealerships.

Compact wagon attracts admiration

After six model years, the Juke’s shock value has diminished, replaced by acceptance and genuine admiration from most anyone who has ever piloted one.

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