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Team USA camp is a dream for Golden State's Harrison Barnes: Saturday, June 15, 2013; Being included in the USA Basketball Men’s National Team mini-camp next month in Las Vegas is something Golden State guard Harrison Barnes doesn’t take lightly. “It was always fun watching those Olympics,” Barnes said. “Everyone has seen those highlights of the Dream Team and Redeem Team, and all those USA Basketball teams that accomplished so much. Just to be considered for a spot on the world team or Olympics is such an honor. I’m just thankful to be included.”
How two high school football programs received the gift of a lifetime — a $500k donation: Thursday, June 13, 2013; Players on the Western High School football team had just finished a morning workout in the school’s weight room this week when coach Donnie Davis told them they had more weight to lift. But this would be a lot more fun. Minutes later, players were walking from the front office carrying large boxes with new helmets.
Kevin Olekaibe transfers to UNLV from Fresno State; has strong case for hardship waiver to become eligible: Monday, June 10, 2013; Former Cimarron-Memorial High basketball standout Kevin Olekaibe is enrolled in summer school classes at UNLV. Olekaibe, a 6-foot-2 guard and one of Fresno State’s top players, hopes to join the UNLV program for the upcoming season.
For college football bettors, today could be considered a holiday: Friday, June 7, 2013; Tony Miller and his crew of oddsmakers at the Golden Nugget began preparing for this day in January. Friday, the Golden Nugget was the first Nevada casino to release college football betting numbers for the upcoming season, posting lines on 240 games.
Former Bonanza star Kris Bryant taken second overall by Cubs: Thursday, June 6, 2013; Kris Bryant is a Chicago Cub. The former Bonanza High standout was selected Thursday by the Chicago Cubs with the second overall pick in the MLB First-Year Player Draft.
Golden Nugget makes UNLV football double-digit underdog against Minnesota, Arizona: Thursday, June 6, 2013; The UNLV football team will be a betting underdog in its initial two games of the season. The Golden Nugget at 1 p.m. Friday will open betting on 240 college football games for the fall, including three contests involving the hometown Rebels. The downtown property is the first local establishment to release college football odds for 2013.
Mayor Goodman on 51s in downtown: 'Baseball staying there would be terrific': Wednesday, June 5, 2013; The new owners of the Las Vegas 51s plan to build a new stadium for the Triple-A baseball team in Summerlin, abandoning their downtown location. It’s being labeled as a family-friendly facility complete with the player and fan amenities lacking at Cashman Field. Still, there have been some vocal opponents of the move.
Gorman football receives nod in national preseason rankings: Tuesday, June 4, 2013; The four-time defending state champions are ranked No. 25 by maxpreps.com in its preseason rankings.
All-star game MVP Donnel Pumphrey easily won this footrace: Saturday, June 1, 2013; When Donnell Pumphrey finally made his way into the endzone Saturday during the West Charleston Lions Club 42nd Annual All-Star Football Game at Bishop Gorman’s Fertitta Field, the Canyon Springs High senior running back stopped and did the Heisman Trophy pose. Only time will tell if Pumphrey wins the Heisman Trophy, but on this scoring run, Pumphrey sure looked like a superstar.
San Diego State grabs another Las Vegas player in Valley's Noble Hall: Saturday, June 1, 2013; Valley High 2014 defensive end Noble Hall didn’t waste time committing to the college football program he felt was the perfect fit. San Diego State offered the 6-foot-4, 235-pound Hall a scholarship Friday night. Saturday morning, he verbally committed.

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Photos: Agassi, White steal show at Southern Nevada Sports HOF: Saturday, June 1, 2013; Dana White frequently passes at opportunities to get nostalgic. The UFC president is constantly asked to reminisce about the early days of operating ...
High School Basketball Picks: State Championship: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013; Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in high school basketball games each week.
High School Basketball Picks: Regional Playoffs Edition: Monday, Feb. 11, 2013; Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in high school basketball games each week.
High School Basketball Picks: Entry 6: Monday, Feb. 4, 2013; Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in high school basketball games each week.
Gorman QB Solomon, coach Sanchez earn national honors from SI: Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012; The Bishop Gorman High football team won its fourth straight Nevada state championship last Saturday.
The more important victory, however, won’t be determined for a few years. That’s what Gaels’ coach Tony Sanchez told Sports Illustrated last week when he was selected as their high school coach of the week.
High School Football State Championship picks: Monday, Nov. 26, 2012; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week 9: Monday, Oct. 15, 2012; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week 8: Monday, Oct. 8, 2012; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week 7: Monday, Oct. 1, 2012; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week 6: Monday, Sept. 24, 2012; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.