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Country acts performing for free during NFR

Rodeo brings back old-Vegas tradition of the lounge act, but trade your martini glass for a cowboy hat.

Handicapping the field for NIAA director

Fielder takes a tongue-in-cheek look at possible replacements for Eddie Bonine as executive director of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association.

Mariota, Cooper and Gordon named Heisman finalists

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, Alabama receiver Amari Cooper and record-breaking Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.

Bumgarner named SI Sportsman of Year

San Francisco Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner, who had a legendary postseason performance that led to his third World Series, was named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated on Monday.

Chiefs safety diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry, a 25-year-old, three-time Pro Bowler, has been diagnosed with “very treatable and potentially curable” Hodgkin’s lymphoma, doctors said Monday.

IOC approves changes to make Olympic bidding easier, cheaper

Radical changes to how cities will bid to host Olympic Games, and rules allowing more sports to feature, were ushered in on Monday as International Olympic Committee members took bold steps to revamp their movement.

Ex-UNLV golfer Koelbaek earns LPGA tour card

Former UNLV golfer Therese Koelbaek earned her tour card on Sunday with an 11th place finish in the LPGA Qualifying Tournament in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Arena football coach arrested on domestic battery charge

The head coach of the Orlando Predators arena football team was due to appear in court on Monday on a charge of domestic battery after his girlfriend told an emergency dispatcher that he tried to strangle her, according to the arrest affidavit.

NIAA chief Bonine headed to Louisiana

Eddie Bonine announced Monday he would resign as the executive director of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association to take a similar position with the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. He was hired to head the Nevada organization in January 2007.

Big 12 likely to take long view after playoff snub

Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby talked Sunday about how the playoff selection committee’s treatment of the Big 12’s best would certainly lead to discussions within the conference about bringing back its title game, and maybe even rekindle some expansion talk.