UNLV to make jump to Division I for club hockey

The Rebels are still a club program as they attempt to raise the funding to go Division I NCAA varsity, but they will move up from Division II to D-I in the American Collegiate Hockey Association beginning in 2017-18.

Cubans in Havana shocked by Miami celebrations of Castro’s death

Some Cuban-Americans have been celebrating Castro’s death with jubilation and vulgar humor, calling it a well-earned release after decades of exile and insults from the man they blame for ruining their homeland. In Cuba, the bawdy reaction to Castro’s death has shocked and offended even critics of the government, who are taken aback by the celebration of any death with dirty jokes.

Elk hunting can take months of preparation, stamina

Our plan was to hunt the benches of Mount Grafton, where open ridges meet the base of its steep slopes. It was here that Don had seen bulls while hunting elk with another friend during the 2015 elk season.

Las Vegas Bowl Moment 17: Boise State improves to 3-0

Boise State became the first team to go 3-0 at the Las Vegas Bowl after defeating first-time visitor Washington 28-26 on Dec. 22, 2012.

Rebels ace first road test at Southern Utah

Most of a 10-point lead had vanished over the previous five minutes and UNLV stared at a 66-65 lead with 8:40 left against Southern Utah. For this particular Rebels team, it was the perfect test.

5 things to watch at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas

This year’s NFR promises lots of lead changes, a new all-around champion and a wide-open field in many events as 120 competitors descend on the Thomas & Mack Center beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Rebels hold on to beat Southern Utah, 89-81 — PHOTOS

UNLV held off repeated surges by Southern Utah, pulling away on two late shots by Jovan Mooring to win 89-81 on Wednesday at Centrum Arena.

Desert Oasis girls shrug off slow start, win opener

Desert Oasis’ Mikala Kirby scored 11 of her 15 points in the second half, and Desert Oasis forced 11 third-quarter turnovers to take control en route to a 62-44 victory at Foothill.

Details scarce on Trump’s deal with Carrier

In persuading Carrier to keep hundreds of jobs in Indiana, President-elect Donald Trump is claiming victory on behalf of factory workers whose positions were bound for Mexico. But the scant details that have emerged so far raise doubts about the extent of the victory.

Arbor View wrestling sets target for ‘Miracle on the Mat’

Arbor View wrestling said if it could beat Green Valley for a state title last year it would be the “Miracle on the Mat.” After coming up short, the Aggies are shooting for it again in this season.

Wildcats tackle sturdy schedule in quest to go deeper in playoffs

After going unbeaten in Northeast League play and advancing to the Sunrise Region semifinals last year, the Wildcats have embraced their coach’s attitude and are looking to take it a step further this season.

National Finals Rodeo sellout streak reaches 300

A streak of 300 consecutive sellouts at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, over the course of 30 years, puts the event in the company of some of sports’ greatest streaks.

Gorman lose? In strange year, anything’s possible

Seven-time defending state champion Bishop Gorman and Liberty meet Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium in a rematch of last year’sDivision I (now Class 4A) state title game that Gorman won 62-21.

Major League Baseball players, owners reach tentative labor agreement

Baseball players and owners reached a tentative agreement on a five-year labor contract Wednesday night, a deal that will extend the sport’s industrial peace to 26 years since the ruinous fights in the first two decades of free agency.

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