Parise’s 2 goals send US men into hockey semis

By IRA PODELLTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS

February 24, 2010 - 2:30 pm

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Zach Parise scored twice in the third period, and the top-seeded U.S. men’s hockey team reached the Olympic semifinals with a tense 2-0 victory over Switzerland on Wednesday.

The Americans (4-0) got everything and more from the upstart Swiss, who hoped to advance despite being the lowest-ranked team left in the tournament. Parise sealed the win with his second goal, an empty-netter with 11.2 seconds remaining.

Swiss goalie Jonas Hiller of the Anaheim Ducks kept it a contest by making 42 saves. Switzerland recorded 19 shots on Ryan Miller.

The Americans will face the winner of Wednesday’s game between the Czech Republic and Finland on Friday, with a place in the gold medal game on the line.

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Highlight-reel Bilka on track for bright future with US hockey

By David Schoen / RJ

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Left wing Hannah Bilka made her debut in the 2022-23 Rivalry Series on Thursday in Team USA’s 3-2 loss against Team Canada at the Dollar Loan Center.

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Connor Fields retires after history-making BMX career

By Mark Anderson / RJ

August 12, 2022 - 8:54 am

Connor Fields, who went to Green Valley High School and UNLV, is the only American to win an Olympic gold medal in BMX.

USA Basketball players huddle after losing to Australia in an exhibition basketball game ahead ...

US men’s basketball in Las Vegas for World Cup qualifier

By Mark Anderson / RJ

August 3, 2022 - 9:57 am

The U.S. men’s basketball team will play Uruguay at Cox Pavilion, and the women’s team will have a scrimmage there.

Vashti Cunningham, of United States, competes during the finals of the women's high jump at the ...

Vashti Cunningham wants podium finish at World Championships

By Mark Anderson / RJ

July 15, 2022 - 10:21 am

Vashti Cunningham, who went to Bishop Gorman High School, is the nation’s top high jumper. She is ranked sixth in the world and competes in the World Championships on Saturday.

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Las Vegas swimmers claim gold, 2 silvers at World Championships

By Mark Anderson / RJ

June 25, 2022 - 2:41 pm

Two Sandpipers of Nevada swimmers were on the record-setting gold medal relay team, and teammate Katie Grimes finished second in two individual events.

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In their own words: What Title IX means to Las Vegas sports women

By Mark Anderson / RJ

June 22, 2022 - 4:20 pm

Administrators, coaches and players with Las Vegas ties offered their thoughts on Thursday’s 50th anniversary of the signing of the landmark Title IX bill.

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Sandpipers again well-represented on international level

By Mark Anderson / RJ

June 16, 2022 - 1:56 pm

Four current Sandpipers of Nevada and two alumni will compete at the swimming World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Sandpipers coach Ron Aitken also is on the staff.

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Las Vegas’ Tasha Schwikert Moser named to USA Gym board

By Will Graves The Associated Press

June 2, 2022 - 4:52 pm

Former Olympic gymnast Tasha Schwikert Moser’s four-year term on the USA Gym board began Wednesday.

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Salt Lake, Sapporo lead race to 2030 Winter Olympics

By Stephen Wade The Associated Press

May 2, 2022 - 6:35 pm

The Beijing Winter Olympics closed in February and the focus now turns to awarding a host city for the 2030 Winter Games. The candidates: Sapporo, Japan; Salt Lake City and Vancouver.

The Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame class of 2020 and SNSHF administration poses for a port ...

Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame class to be inducted in June

By Mark Anderson / RJ

April 25, 2022 - 10:00 am

The 2022 class of the Southern Nevada Sports of Hall originally was going to be inducted in June 2020 before COVID-19 ceremony wiped out the ceremony.