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UNLV point guard grows under coach’s tough tutelage

Oscar Bellfield has helped steer the Rebels to an 11-2 record as they conclude the nonconference schedule against Central Michigan today at the Thomas & Mack Center. Bellfield takes plenty of constructive criticism from coach Lon Kruger and assistant Steven Henson, but he realizes that’s necessary for him to continue developing in his role as point guard.

Emotional Liddell leaves Octagon for UFC desk job

Chuck Liddell has accepted the position of UFC executive vice president of business development. The 41-year-old announced Wednesday he was officially retiring from fighting, ending a 12-year career that included a stint as light heavyweight champion.

Tucker Carlson: Vick ‘should have been ‘executed’

PHILADELPHIA — Fox analyst Tucker Carlson says Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick “should have been executed” for his role in a dogfighting ring. Carlson led a panel discussion about President Barack Obama commending the owner of the Eagles for giving Vick a second chance.

Favre to be fined but not suspended

NEW YORK — Brett Favre will be fined but not suspended for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy after the league’s investigation into allegations he sent inappropriate messages and lewd photos to a former New York Jets game hostess, The Associated Press has learned. A person familiar with the decision says the league plans to announce its decision within the next 48 hours.

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Lady Rebels tumble to Cal State Bakersfield

The UNLV women’s basketball team led by double digits in the first and second halves, but lost to Cal State Bakersfield 66-63 to open the Rainbow Wahine Invitational in Honolulu.