Bishop Gorman football, winner of eight straight state titles and three consecutive mythical national championships, earned Team of the Year honors, and senior quarterback Tate Martell won the award for top football player at the 2017 Best of Nevada Preps awards ceremony.
Albert Pujols hit his 600th career homer Saturday night, delivering a grand slam to become the ninth player in major league history to reach the mark.
Roman Josi and Frederick Gaudreau scored 42 seconds apart in the second period, and the Predators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 Saturday night to pull within 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
Max Holloway knocked out longtime champion Jose Aldo to unify the UFC featherweight title in the main event of UFC 212 on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro.
Kazushi Sakuraba fought in the UFC for just one night in 1997. But his impact on the sport extended far beyond that memorable event in Yokohama, Japan, and will be recognized with his induction into the organization’s Hall of Fame.
Mike Tyson met Muhammad Ali when Tyson was admitted to a detention center. The young Tyson was impressed by Ali’s fame before he was enamored of boxing.
Raiders offensive coordinator Todd Downing is old enough to tote credibility but young enough to share a fraternal-like connection with Oakland quarterback Derek Carr.
Don’t be surprised if the Golden Knights acquire a veteran player with a huge contract in the NHL Expansion Draft. It’s part of general manager George McPhee’s master plan.
Edinson Volquez’s day was nearly over after three pitches. And he strongly considered leaving the game after five innings because of sharp ankle pain.
