Clutch free throws put Cimarron in postseason

Amid a flurry of stomps and deafening noises from the opposing sideline, Ja’Don Brown hit two free throws to give short-handed Cimarron-Memorial a 51-50 road win over Bonanza and the Northwest League’s final playoff berth.

Boxing wish list: 10 bouts we would love to see in 2016

The calendar reads February, but it’s not too late to rank the 10 most wanted boxing fights in 2016. It doesn’t hurt to play promoter this time of year and make a wish list that most boxing fans would love to see come to fruition.

Bishop Gorman’s Sanchez creates daunting nonleague schedule

Kenny Sanchez made no secret of his desire to put together the most demanding nonleague schedule in prep football history. After weeks of trying, Bishop Gorman’s second-year coach finally might have succeeded.

Steve set for first show without Eydie

Steve Lawrence is returning to the stage Sunday for the first time since his wife, singer Eydie Gorme, died 2½ years ago.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Crayon lifts Sundevils over Rancho

Carl Crayon scored 23 points, including a go-ahead layup with six seconds left to lift Eldorado’s boys basketball team to a 61-58 road win over Rancho on Tuesday.

NOTES: Bishop Gorman coach creates daunting non-league schedule

The Gaels, who this fall are expected to field one of their most talented teams in school history, will face top programs from California, Florida, Hawaii and Texas as they search for a third consecutive mythical national championship.

FLAG FOOTBALL: Juarez-Avila helps Miners edge Tech

Paola Juarez-Avila had a 4-yard touchdown run and returned an interception 70 yards for a score Tuesday to lead Sunrise Mountain’s flag football team to a 13-7 win over visiting Tech.

Here’s how and when we might see a Zika virus vaccine

President Barack Obama is asking Congress for $1.8 billion in emergency funding that would in part fund an expedited effort to develop a Zika vaccine, but even with presidential power and funding, a vaccine could still be awhile.

The problem with junk food

There is a saying: ‘We are what we eat.” If that’s the case, let’s choose not to be cheap, fast, easy or junk.

Donny and Marie doubles — PHOTOS

Donny and Marie presented their wax doubles made by Madame Tussauds Las Vegas during their show Tuesday night at the Flamingo Showroom at the Flamingo hotel-casino.

Philadelphia tops ‘Best in the U.S.’ list

As Philadelphia prepares to host the 2016 Democratic National Convention and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original “Rocky” movie, there’s one more reason to celebrate. The City of Brotherly Love been named the top U.S. spot to visit in Lonely Planet’s 2016 “Best in the U.S.” list.

Trump, Sanders win in New Hampshire

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders cruised to early victories in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, while Ohio Gov. John Kasich is projected to finish second in the GOP race.

Canavero named new state superintendent of public instruction

Steve Canavero, who since August has served as the interim state superintendent of public instruction, will oversee the Nevada Education Department as its next full-time chief.

EDITORIAL: Fighting brain trauma

There is no doubt that the Ultimate Fighting Championship has carved out a strong niche not only on the American sports landscape, but around the world. The Las Vegas-based organization has solid cards on seemingly a weekly basis and big-time feature bouts practically every month.

LETTERS: Graney’s ‘Deflategate’ joke falls flat

Regarding Ed Graney’s article on the NFL honoring the high school of every player or head coach who was on an active roster in one of the previous 49 Super Bowls, when will Mr. Graney and the rest of the country move on from this “Deflategate” nonsense?

Local government shows no sympathy for the devil

A victory for the devil? Or the U.S. Constitution? That’s the interesting question emerging in light of the Phoenix City Council’s decision to cancel its traditional invocation after the Satanic Temple sought to join the roster of clergy offering a pre-meeting prayer.

CDC serves up more ignorant alcohol advice for women

Are you an adult woman capable of carrying a child? If so, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has some advice for you: Don’t drink any alcohol unless you’re on birth control.

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