BYU QB Max Hall projected for MWC offensive player honor; TCU sweeps 3 other preseason slotsHENDERSON, Nev. — Football media are picking BYU senior quarterback Max Hall as their preseason pick to be Mountain West Conference offensive player of the year. Cotto, Pacquiao scheduled to fight in NovemberMiguel Cotto is next on Manny Pacquiao’s hit list for what’s likely to be the biggest fight of the fall. Griffin brothers face off in Summer League game
Lightweight Vasquez upsets Prescott in split decision in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Lightweight Miguel Vasquez upset previously undefeated and world-ranked Breidis Prescott by split decision in their 10-round main event Friday night at Planet Hollywood. Knicks’ Lee, still without contract for next season, won’t play in USA Basketball minicampNEW YORK — David Lee’s unresolved contract situation will keep him on the sideline next week when USA Basketball holds its minicamp in Las Vegas. Final 9 at World Series of Poker take home $1.26M, return in Nov. to play for millions moreLAS VEGAS — The World Series of Poker has thrust nine millionaire winners into the spotlight as they wait 116 days to get back to the table for the rest of the no-limit Texas Hold ‘em main event. Final table reached at World Series of Poker as Smith busts 10th, on poker’s ultimate bubbleLAS VEGAS — The World Series of Poker main event reached its final table on Wednesday night as Jordan Smith busted in 10th place with a pocket pair of aces — the best starting hand in no-limit Texas Hold ‘em. Commissioner hopes to return profitability to NBA
Spinal surgery in California delayed for former UNLV coach Jerry TarkanianLAS VEGAS — Spinal surgery for former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian has been delayed. Former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian having spinal surgery for bone spur in CaliforniaLAS VEGAS — Former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian is having spinal surgery in California. Griffin shines with 27 points and 12 rebounds in summer league debut
Chip stacks rise as players drop at World Series of Poker; ‘05 champ frustrated with paceLAS VEGAS — The 2005 World Series of Poker champion said he’s lost all respect for a new brand of extremely aggressive poker players who seem to want to gamble all their chips on every hand in the main event. Players’ decisions take on more meaning at World Series of Poker as missteps cost thousandsLAS VEGAS — Decisions became more meaningful at the World Series of Poker on Sunday, but players were still willing to gamble and play aggressively. Players hit guaranteed money at World Series of Poker after bubble busts at 649thLAS VEGAS — Hundreds of cardplayers at the World Series of Poker main event were guaranteed money on Saturday after a 26-year-old, part-time poker player was eliminated on the bubble in 649th place. Players go to hand for hand play World Series of Poker as money bubble approachesLAS VEGAS — Players at the World Series of Poker have gone to hand-for-hand play as the bubble approaches for the money finishers. UFC rolls odometer to 100 with heavyweight title bout, St. Pierre’s latestLAS VEGAS — By early afternoon, the line was 15 people wide and hundreds deep, stretching the length of a cavernous corridor near the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Hundreds of boisterous mixed martial arts fans of every age, race, fitness level and tattoo taste whooped and fidgeted in the refrigerated casino air. Chip leaders at World Series of Poker try to stay ahead of the pack as others bust outLAS VEGAS — The chip leaders at the World Series of Poker main event looked to stay there on Friday as each elimination brought them closer to the tournament’s $61 million prize pool. Family says McNair’s girlfriend was happy, police say she was distraught over love, money
Maloof Money Cup grinds on for world’s top skateboarders despite $1M loss last yearCOSTA MESA, Calif. — Sacramento Kings co-owner Joe Maloof estimates he lost $1 million staging last summer’s inaugural Maloof Money Cup, the self-described “world’s greatest skateboarding contest.” Chip leader at World Series of Poker main event says lead means little as third session awaitsLAS VEGAS — The chip leader at the World Series of Poker main event says his lead means little as players take a break from the felt. Hellmuth says he’ll face, not avoid, aggressive opponents at World Series of PokerLAS VEGAS — The player with the most wins at the World Series of Poker says he’s no longer avoiding aggressive opponents this year who threaten to knock him out of the main event. Marc Rzepczynski to become 5th Blue Jays starter to make big league debutNEW YORK — Left-hander Marc Rzepczynski will be brought up from the minor leagues by the Toronto Blue Jays to make his major league debut Tuesday night at Tampa Bay in place of Brad Mills, who has bruised ribs. Last group of players begin World Series of Poker main event, but over 500 turned awayLAS VEGAS — The World Series of Poker faced hundreds of angry players on Monday after they were turned away from the no-limit Texas Hold ‘em main event because of capacity on the tournament’s final starting day. McNair swept up girlfriend with gifts and trips, relative says, before affair’s deadly endNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The star quarterback and the waitress met six months ago, at a restaurant where she worked and his family often ate. He was married and 16 years older, but she seemed happy and eager to build a life with him. Hear ye, Hellmuth fans! Hellmuth enters World Series of Poker main event dressed as CaesarLAS VEGAS — Flanked by dozens of women, heralded by trumpeters and mobbed by his fans, Phil Hellmuth channeled Julius Caesar as he arrived at the World Series of Poker on Sunday. 37-year-old ex-bowler wins $1.28M, mixed-game HORSE crown at World Series of PokerLAS VEGAS — A 37-year-old former pro bowler from Georgia outlasted a 44-year-old New Yorker in a marathon poker session Wednesday to win $1.28 million and the mixed-game H.O.R.S.E. title at the World Series of Poker. 8 poker players eye mixed-game HORSE title, $1.28M prize at World Series of PokerLAS VEGAS — Eight poker players plan to settle the H.O.R.S.E. title at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas for mixed-game glory and a $1.28 million prize. Mayweather to return to ring Sept. 19 against Marquez in bout originally slated for JulyFloyd Mayweather’s return to boxing is back on. Western Athletic Conference moving men’s, women’s basketball tournaments to Las Vegas in 2011LAS VEGAS — The Western Athletic Conference is moving its season-ending women’s and men’s basketball tournaments to Las Vegas. Lance Armstrong wins 1-day Nevada City Classic in Northern Calif.NEVADA CITY, Calif. — Lance Armstrong won the Nevada City Classic on Sunday night, holding off teammate Levi Leipheimer in the challenging one-day race in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Jays send OF Joe Inglett to Triple-A Las Vegas, recall 2B Russ Adams, push Richmond backWASHINGTON — The Toronto Blue Jays optioned outfielder Joe Inglett to Triple-A Las Vegas and recalled second baseman Russ Adams from the minors after Saturday night’s 5-3 loss to the Washington Nationals. Blue Jays recall left-hander Cecil to make Saturday night start against Washington NationalsWASHINGTON — The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled Brett Cecil from Triple-A Las Vegas and the left-hander is scheduled to start Saturday night against the Washington Nationals. Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin repeats as NHL MVP, snags Hart, Pearson trophies for 2nd year in rowLAS VEGAS — Alex Ovechkin is again Alex The Great, but he’d rather be known as Alex the Champ. Alex The Great repeats as NHL MVP, snags Hart and Pearson trophies for 2nd straight yearLAS VEGAS — He is Alex The Great — again. Ovechkin takes 2nd straight Hart Trophy as NHL’s most valuable player; beats Malkin, DatsyukLAS VEGAS — Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is the NHL’s most valuable player for the second straight year after leading the league with 56 goals. |
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LAS VEGAS — Phoenix Suns forward Taylor Griffin walked to the free-throw line Sunday night during an NBA Summer League game against the Los Angeles Clippers and was greeted with some spirited trash talk from a group of nearby Clippers fans.
LAS VEGAS — NBA commissioner David Stern said Tuesday he hopes the league can come up with a plan to return itself to profitability as it grapples with decreasing revenues.
LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Clippers center Blake Griffin didn’t wait long Monday night to show why he was the top pick in last month’s NBA draft.
