Tim Jitloff will compete in the giant slalom on Feb. 18 in the Winter Olympics. Jitloff was born in San Jose and raised in Truckee before moving to Reno at 18. He mainly lives in Germany now, though his parents still live in Reno. Jitloff started skiing at two or three and competed in his first race at five. Jitloff was named to the 2010 Olympic team but did not compete. He raced in the 2014 Olympics, finishing 15th in the giant slalom.
Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.
Michael Mizrachi won the WSOP $50,000 buy-in Poker Players Championship at Horseshoe Las Vegas on Saturday for a record fourth time.
Police received a call about a child drowning in the pool of an apartment community in the 3800 block of South Nellis Boulevard just after 4 p.m.
The fire broke out at a home in the 600 block of Winchester Drive, near East Horizon and College drives, at about 6 p.m., according to a Henderson spokesperson.
Shining a light on the questionable proceedings in the Reba case.
If you blinked, you just missed World War III.
No last-minute saviors to rescue them.
They are still searching for the magic issue to use against Donald Trump.
Las Vegas police officers are considering an illegal strike over a compensation increase. Blame PERS.
Nevada can lead the nation in creating a stronger, more equitable health-care system for all.
Ilia Topuria recorded a knockout in the first round in the main event of UFC 317 on Saturday night to win the vacant lightweight belt.
While the Aces have benefited from the addition of rookie Aaliyah Nye, they have also struggled against newcomers across the WNBA this season.
Jonah Laulu heard how well he was playing last year with the Raiders, but wouldn’t let himself believe it. Now Laulu wants to be so successful even he can’t deny it.
Trooper Shawn Haggstrom said the crash happened just before 12 a.m. after an SUV traveled the wrong way up the 215 off-ramp at West Sunset Road in Las Vegas.
Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo’s status for next season is unclear. In the meantime, the team continues to be linked to free agent Mitch Marner.
Alonso Tadeo Celis, 15, is a member of the Nevada Rush B2010 Select team. He was hospitalized after a June 19 crash that happened along Interstate 84 outside of Boise.
Clark County Wetlands Park hosted Discovery Day, a free event with activities for kids to learn about wildlife and conservation while having fun.