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High-scoring trio expected to return for Wranglers

Shortly after losing to Cincinnati in last season’s ECHL Kelly Cup Finals, high-scoring Wranglers Tyler Mosienko and the Ferraro brothers — twins Peter and Chris — talked about taking care of some “unfinished business” this year.

Local fans show NFL allegiances

It’s no secret Las Vegas is home to fans from virtually every NFL team. But which NFL team has the strongest allegiance from Las Vegas fans?

McCain backs off bet ban

Republican presidential nominee John McCain — the gambler — knows when to fold ’em.

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LOCAL SPORTS

Danzig seeks UFC validation

The stigma attached to mixed martial artists who entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship through the organization’s reality show is quickly disappearing.

Clutch catches put Payne in limelight

UNLV wide receiver Phillip Payne’s spectacular one-handed touchdown catch that sent Saturday’s football game at Arizona State into overtime made ESPN’s highlights and created plenty of buzz among Rebels fans.

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BASEBALL

Shields, Rays get comfy as contenders

Having exorcised the Devil from their nickname, the Tampa Bay Rays have played some blessed baseball this season and emerged as the game’s surprising feel-good story of 2008.