By the mathematical wonder of the world ranking, Adam Scott could have stayed in The Bahamas this week and still moved to No. 1 in the world ranking provided three other players had an ordinary week at The Players Championship.
The city of Henderson has taken some criticism in recent weeks, and rightly so, by getting its financial house in order on the backs of its residents. The municipality is cutting services, increasing fees and might yet raise property taxes, rather than enacting much-needed changes in employee compensation. With the effects of the Great Recession lingering, many of those same residents are still underwater or treading water on the houses and businesses subject to those property taxes.
The wide receiver spotted the quarterback holding the football. He instinctively knew what to do. He ran a post pattern, accelerating at full speed — or what seemed like it, at least.
I don’t know Joey Nebeker. Never spoke to him. Short of glancing at the Boise State basketball media guide from last season, I wouldn’t have a clue what he looks like. He might as well be Joey Logano without the racecar.
The new MGM arena could be the home to a college basketball event that boasts three of the most prestigious programs in the history of the sport.
When the Nevada State Board of Wildlife Commissioners meets this weekend in Reno, it will have a full agenda to contend with, including big-game tag quotas for the 2014 hunting seasons and a possible change in the regulation defining legal black powder substitutes for use when hunting with muzzle-loading firearms.
■ LAKE MEAD — Fishing has been fair despite windy conditions. Those fishing early in the morning have had the best success. While many anglers are still catching threadfin and gizzard shad for bait, mostly in the coves of Vegas Wash, an increasing number are reporting success with artificial lures. Stripers are hanging in about 30 feet of water near drop-offs. The majority of stripers being caught have been in the 1- to 3-pound range. Largemouth bass are still giving anglers success. Big fish honors at a weekend tournament went to an angler who reeled in a bass that topped 8 pounds. Drop shots and various lures in olive coloration have worked well.
At some point in the next couple of days, the attention is going to shift from who drafted Johnny Manziel to whether Michael Sam gets drafted at all. The former Missouri defensive lineman, who is in line to be the NFL’s first openly gay player, might not get drafted until Saturday.
For fans of basketball recruiting, the next three months are the busiest time of the year. And the most exciting to follow.
From the moment he picked up the 3-pound-9-ounce discus during his freshman year, Liberty’s Reno Tu’ufuli wanted to become the best thrower he possibly could be.
One of Foothill softball coach Tom Mayes’ favorite sayings is: “What do you do when adversity strikes you in the face? You strike back.”
Brian Clow had 15 kills and 13 digs, and Andrew Jensen added 11 kills and nine digs Wednesday to help Bonanza’s boys volleyball team to a 24-26, 25-11, 30-28, 25-14 win at Bishop Gorman.
Just north of Mina, about a four-hour drive north of Las Vegas, sits the Wild Cat Ranch, a legal brothel.
Jay Martz knew how high the stakes were in Liberty’s regular-season finale.
Kyle Horton belted a three-run home run in the second inning Wednesday to help host Centennial’s baseball team build a big lead and eventually hold off No. 1 Bishop Gorman, 6-4.
From the moment he picked up the 3-pound-9-ounce discus during his freshman year, Liberty’s Reno Tu’ufuli wanted to become the best thrower he possibly could be.
A woman who survived for days after crashing off a Colorado highway faces a long recovery, but those who rescued her say it’s a miracle she even survived the horrific accident.
Find fun things to do in the Henderson area from a Henderson Symphony Orchestra performance to a luncheon to benefit S.A.F.E. House.
Jennifer Cerrone tossed a two-hitter and struck out two Wednesday as Centennial’s softball team wrapped up the Southwest League title with a 9-0 win over Bishop Gorman.
One of Foothill softball coach Tom Mayes’ favorite sayings is: “What do you do when adversity strikes you in the face? You strike back.”
Henderson author K. Ray Katz’s novel “My Enemy’s Enemy” traces the tragedies of events spawned by China’s quest for oil.
Literary event highlights coming up include a Carr Chat conversation between Henderson romance author Robyn Carr and visiting best-selling author Brenda Novak.
Luke Logan carded a 1-under-par 70 at Desert Pines on Wednesday to lead Boulder City’s golf team to victory in a Sunrise League match.
You’ve probably done some wild things in the name of love, but one boy wins the contest. In the new book “Noggin” by John Corey Whaley, Travis lost his head.
The 51s rallied from a 5-2 deficit with one run in the eighth inning and two each in the ninth and 10th to defeat the Salt Lake Bees 7-5 on Wednesday night in a Pacific Coast League game in Salt Lake City.
If the phrase “downtown arena” seems more of a fantasy after a new one broke ground on the Strip, downtown nonetheless has two ambitious entertainment projects going in with the slightly-less-sexy descriptive “Event Center.”
Truckloads of pasta, carnival rides and fireworks? It’s either the 35th Annual San Gennaro Feast or a Friday at Artie Lange’s house. In this case, it’s the 35th Annual San Gennaro Feast.
