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Vick can be boon for UFL, Las Vegas

The United Football League will announce logos and colors and nicknames and sponsorship deals for its four franchises in the coming weeks, another step in the process of selling the new venture to whatever fan base is created by more football in the fall.

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On guitar smashing, bell ringing

It’s tempting to use this space to boast of a good prediction made before the season that Tony Stewart would win a race and make the Sprint Cup Chase for the championship.

Winners ascend from obscurity

Of all the post-Triple Crown wrapup stories, the one I like best is seeing where the three classic race winners came from. Each spring, one typically looks to 3-year-olds who were stabled in California, New York and Florida, and from the big-name trainers.

Tests reveal cause of Lake Mohave carp die-off

As always, Memorial Day weekend brought a lot of visitors to Southern Nevada, many who sought rest and relaxation along the lower Colorado River. But this year the holiday brought something else, at least at Lake Mohave. Thousands of dead carp began washing up on the shoreline just before the early holiday arrivals.

Marathon boosts presence on Strip to change fortune

Over the past two years, the Las Vegas Marathon hasn’t had a “wow” factor nearly as much as a “what now?” factor, with previous owner Devine Racing struggling to meet myriad financial obligations.

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Gorman’s Malm drafted by Rays in fifth round

With his future in the balance, Bishop Gorman High School first baseman Jeff Malm said he was troubled by “all the uncertainty” he sensed going into the major league draft.

Valley speedster chooses Arizona

Many in college football recruiting circles already knew of Garic Wharton’s speed before his junior track season.

Leadership sets Hobbs apart

Mariah Hobbs’ athleticism, field vision and distribution are “everything you could ask for in a midfielder,” Bishop Gorman girls soccer coach Lora Feely said.

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