Yuriorkis Gamboa believes he’s the best featherweight boxer in the world. Now, he’d just love the opportunity to prove it. Gamboa (18-0, 15 KO) will look to keep his perfect record intact Saturday when he meets IBF champion Orlando Salido (34-10-2, 22 KO) at The Pearl at The Palms.
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Man faces felony charges in false Arizona Charlie’s bomb threat
A man who falsely claimed to be wearing an explosive device Saturday at Arizona Charlie’s Boulder Hotel and Casino in the eastern Las Vegas Valley has been charged with three felonies.
Vegas Bomb Scare Suspect Won’t Do Interviews
A 61-year-old man accused of making terrorist threats at a Las Vegas casino is refusing media requests to talk about Saturday’s incident.
Notebook: Hauck likely to remain mum on Rebels’ starting QB
A week ago, in his first press conference of the 2010 season, UNLV coach Bobby Hauck made it clear that junior Mike Clausen would start the Rebels’ opener at quarterback. On Monday, that same question could be answered with one word on the updated depth chart: ‘or’. That word separates Clausen and senior Omar Clayton atop the QB listings in the two-deep for Saturday’s afternoon tilt at Utah
Two California wildfire
Firefighters were gaining the upper hand Saturday night on a wild fire in Yorba Linda that initially threatened homes but is now controlled, according to an Orange County fire official. The fire was reported just before 8 P.M. around a residential area in Yorba Linda, California.
No. 12 Wisconsin runs over UNLV 41-21
Associated Press – September 5, 2010 2:15 AM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) – John Clay and Monte Hall each ran for two touchdowns to lead No. 12 Wisconsin past UNLV 41-21 on Saturday night.
Additional Cooling Centers To Open As Extreme Heat Hits
With temperatures expected to reach 107 degrees on Saturday additional cooling stations will made available to the public.
Hilton’s Boyfriend No Longer At Wynn Resorts
Las Vegas nightclub mogul Cy Waits has been “separated” from Wynn Resorts following his arrest on drunken driving charges early Saturday morning, according to a statement from the company.
Rebels Expect Large Turnout Saturday
The UNLV Rebels are expecting a full house Saturday night as they face off the Wisconsin Badgers at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.
Junior Mike Clausen named as UNLV’s starting quarterback
Junior Mike Clausen will start at quarterback Saturday in the UNLV football team’s season opener against Wisconsin at Sam Boyd Stadium. First-year head coach Bobby Hauck made the announcement Monday during his weekly press conference.