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05.13.13
8:15 a.m.

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The sale of the Las Vegas 51s to the Howard Hughes Corp. from the Stevens Baseball Group has been finalized, Howard Hughes officials announced Monday. Read more...

 

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05.06.13
2 a.m.

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Max Eberle stands over his shot, oblivious to the buzzing crowd and wandering waitresses, his mind’s eye focused on the miniature cosmos before him. The veteran pro player views the pool table as his own universe, its colorful planetary orbs propelled across a green-felt solar system. There’s a grace to his movements as he sets up a series of bank and spin shots, the cue stick’s follow-through pure and straight, commanding the cue ball to stop dead, careen sideways or strike with premeditated violence. Another break, another run in this first-to-win-six-games nine-ball match. Like a spectator, the other guy can ... Read more...

 

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05.05.13
2 a.m.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s first reaction was to keep this a secret, to conceal the sharp pain that engulfed his right hand in the ninth round of his fight against Robert Guerrero. He didn’t want to show discomfort. Read more...

 

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04.30.13
4:07 p.m.

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Representatives of the South Point announced Tuesday they will build a $30 million bowling arena in a 12-year agreement to house United States Bowling Congress events that will begin in 2016. Read more...

 

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04.26.13
6 p.m.

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Chael Sonnen takes on Jon Jones in a light heavyweight championship fight. Find out where to watch. Read more...

 

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04.20.13
4:35 p.m.

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Wanna run in your undies or eat donuts mid-race? Read more...

 

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04.20.13
3:22 p.m.

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Boston, like America, will endure. But Boston will do it with a little more humor. Read more...

 

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04.18.13
2 a.m.

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Don King’s office last week was the 36th floor penthouse at Treasure Island. He felt right at home — it’s Las Vegas, after all. This is the fighting capital of the world, thanks largely to King. Read more...

 

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04.14.13
4:45 p.m.

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Former UNLV golfer Adam Scott has finally won a major golf championship. Scott rolled in a birdie on the second playoff hole Sunday at the Masters, beating Angel Cabrera to capture his first major championship and earn the prized green jacket. Read more...

 

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04.05.13
10:05 a.m.

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Jerry Tarkanian. Hall of famer. That’s the newest title for the legendary coach, who had been trying to receive the distinction for more than 20 years after taking UNLV to four Final Fours, including one national championship. CBSSports.com reported Friday morning that Tarkanian will be a member of the 2013 class inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Rick Pitino reportedly is also in. Read more...

 

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04.01.13
3:04 p.m.

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Anthony Bennett sat down at a table upstairs in the Mendenhall Center on Monday afternoon as a UNLV freshman. He stood up as a former Rebel. Read more...

 

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03.31.13
2 a.m.

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Sports super fans often shell out big money to support their favorite teams. They buy season tickets for home games, fly to away games and stock up on piles of merchandise. Sometimes, they get team tattoos. Their loyalty — and spending — knows no boundaries. A Las Vegas startup is trying to capitalize on those obsessions by putting hardcore fans even closer to the action. Read more...

 

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03.25.13
2 a.m.

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Offseason changes, storylines and questions come for every college basketball team. The Rebels just hoped theirs hadn’t come so soon. So what’s the team going to look like next year? What needs to change? Who’s coming in? Read more...

 

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03.19.13
2 a.m.

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The first eight notes are all you really need to hear. The tune is so unmistakable and tied to such a specific time of year that it’s strange to hear CBS’ March Madness theme any other time. Read more...

 

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03.18.13
2 a.m.

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Perhaps nothing illustrates the parity among the elite in college basketball this season better than a brand-new team sitting atop betting boards in future odds to win the NCAA Tournament days before it begins. Although Las Vegas sports books have rated Louisville highly all year, it wasn’t until a couple of days ago that the Cardinals became the favorite to win the title all over town. The LVH Superbook posted Louisville at 9-to-2 win the NCAA Tournament after Sunday’s selection show. Read more...

 

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A&E

Weekend best bets: Tuff-N-Uff, Light and Daylight openings and Fleetwood Mac
Memorial Day Weekend means four full days of partying in Las Vegas.
‘Michael Jackson One’ is Cirque du Soleil’s best — and includes snow …
Die-hard Michael Jackson fans flew in from as far away as Thailand and Japan to attend Thursday night’s first preview performance of Cirque du …
Celebrity preview: Garth Brooks, ‘Pawn Stars,’ Charlie Sheen, Chris Brown, Diddy and …
It’s a mega-weekend that defies description, but I’ll try: Insane, out of control, over the top, outrageous, a never-ending 96-hour whirl. Only The Entertainment Capital of the World could produce this extraordinary four-day blast.

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