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Local teen's run at Las Vegas Open comes to a halt: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009; Henderson native Asia Muhammad's lengthy stay in the Lexus of Las Vegas Open came to an end Saturday.
Muhammad and partner Coco Vandeweghe had no answer for Aniko Kapros and Agustina Lepore as Kapros/Lepore cruised through the doubles semifinals 6-2, 6-1.
Muhammad falls in quarterfinals at Las Vegas Open: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009; Henderson native Asia Muhammad's run through the Lexus of Las Vegas Open came to an end Friday.
The local teenage star could not overcome No. 3 seed Regina Kulikova in the quarterfinals. Kulikova, ranked No. 159 in the world, cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 victory.
Del Sol survives late Basic rally to remain undefeated: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009; The battle for Henderson supremacy certainly lived up to its billing Friday night.
Del Sol and Basic, both previously undefeated, clashed in a classic see-saw game that ultimately came down to a last second field goal to determine who would retain the top spot in the Southeast Division.
Unfortunately for the Wolves, an unlikely hero stepped up for the Dragons as junior Jason Meuir launched himself at kicker Kevin Aviles to block the field goal and seal a 21-19 victory for Del Sol at home.
Muhammad advances to quarterfinals at Las Vegas Open: Friday, Oct. 2, 2009; Henderson native Asia Muhammad is one step closer to pulling off a championship homecoming.
Muhammad overcame a two-game deficit in the first set to knock off Lauren Albanese 7-6(4), 6-0 Thursday at the Lexus of Las Vegas Open at the Red Rock Country Club.
Local teen makes stellar debut at Las Vegas Open: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009; Home was extra sweet for Asia Muhammad at the Red Rock Country Club on Wednesday. The 18-year-old Henderson native fed off a partisan hometown crowd to dominate seventh-seeded Heidi El Tabakh in the first round of the Lexus of Las Vegas Open.
San Antonio assigns two more players to Wranglers: Human Nature set to perform on opening night; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009; The Las Vegas Wranglers' talent pool grew a little larger Wednesday as the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League assigned two players here for the start of training camp.
Defenseman Nick Ross and forward Matt Watkins will join the Wranglers on Thursday.
Prep Football: Week 6 picks: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Extreme sports star shines at Wranglers' free agent tryout: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009; It takes a certain type of person to compete in the Red Bull Crashed Ice race.
The type of person willing to hurl himself down a 1,500-foot long ice track that weaves through downtown Quebec City as nearly 90,000 fans create a deafening roar for a sport that combines skiing and hockey.
A person who can ignore fear and reason in order to conquer jumps, hairpin turns, a 180-foot vertical drop and other racers trying their best to send each other crashing to the ice.
If Gabriel Andre can play hockey as well as he competes in Red Bull Crashed Ice, that reckless, yet skilled downhill skater might just become the newest member of the Las Vegas Wranglers.
Lucic earns spot in Las Vegas Open main draw: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009; Former teen sensation Mirjana Lucic continued her attempt to revive a once promising tennis career when in the final round of singles qualifying at the Lexus of Las Vegas Open on Tuesday.
Lucic, who held world rankings as high as No. 32 in singles and No. 19 in doubles back in 1998, defeated fellow Croat Ani Mijacika 6-4, 6-1 at the Red Rock Country Club to earn a spot in the main singles draw.
Wranglers prepare for start of training camp: Schedule set and new AHL players added; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009; Since taking the reins of the Las Vegas Wranglers in June, first-year head coach and general manager Ryan Mougenel has done nothing but anticipate the start of this season.
That anxious buildup is finally nearing an end as the Wranglers are set to start training camp on Friday morning at the SoBe Ice Arena in the Fiesta Rancho.
Los Angeles reclaims Frozen Fury crown at MGM Grand: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009; Anze Kopitar hit the jackpot Saturday night.
The Los Angeles center cashed in on a penalty shot late in the third period to lift the Kings past the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in front of 11,263 fans in the 12th annual Frozen Fury exhibition.
Las Vegas' air attack routs Valley: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009; Do not mess with the Las Vegas Wildcats when they are angry.
All week the Wildcats had to relive their narrow loss to Del Sol last Thursday and swallow the reality of breaking an 11-year, 30-game undefeated streak against Henderson teams.
That disappointment over last week's performance boiled over Friday night as Las Vegas unleashed its wrath on Valley Friday night with a 48-6 blowout.
IMG, Harrah's announce contract extension for WSOP: Friday, Sept. 25, 2009; IMG Sport & Entertainment and Harrah's Interactive Entertainment, Inc. agreed on a four-year contract extension Friday for global representation of the World Series of Poker brand. IMG will now control the international sponsorship, event management, licensing and television distribution of the WSOP.
Wranglers unveil promotional schedule: Friday, Sept. 25, 2009; The Las Vegas Wranglers announced their promotional schedule for the 2009-10 season today.
In addition to the 702.tv Thirsty Thursday $1 beer specials, the Wranglers will also offer a variety of giveaways and theme nights this year.
Wranglers' past and future face off in Texas: Friday, Sept. 25, 2009; Normally an opening preseason game between two American Hockey League teams in Texas would hold no significance in Las Vegas.
But when former Wranglers head coach Glen Gulutzan makes his AHL debut across the ice from his successor, Ryan Mougenel, it can certainly add a little interest to the game.
For athletes, hydration concerns are as high as the heat: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009; Running sprints after a long, grueling practice is a necessary evil that nearly every high school football player must endure.
The conditioning exercise has become a rite of passage of sorts in testing the mettle of athletes.
But when a common conditioning drill turns deadly, who is to blame?
Prep Football: Week 5 picks: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Local foundation launches siblings to national prominence: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009; They've shook hands with senators and former presidents, chatted with Fortune-500 CEOs and traveled to more than a dozen countries.
Along the way they've won major tennis tournaments, garnered top national rankings and attracted the attention of elite college recruiters.
Just don't try to get Kristofer, 15, and Kimberly, 12, Yee to brag about those experiences, because these humble champions have won sportsmanship awards too.
ABC to host casting call during Wranglers game: Monday, Sept. 21, 2009; Unruly problem child at home causing headaches?
The Las Vegas Wranglers have the cure. The Wranglers will not only treat their fans to dollar beer night at the team's first preseason game against the Ontario Reign on Oct. 8, but they will also provide families with the chance to land on ABC's "Supernanny."
ECHL approves 2010 playoff schedule: Friday, Sept. 18, 2009; Hockey season this year might stretch into summer if the Las Vegas Wranglers advance to the Kelly Cup finals.
The ECHL Board of Governors approved the 2010 playoff school at their preseason meeting in Chicago this week.
Palo Verde maintains perfect record: Brandon Wright scores three touchdowns to drop Cimarron-Memorial; Friday, Sept. 18, 2009; Standing out in a crowded and talent-filled Palo Verde backfield is no easy task.
But junior Brandon Wright did just that Thursday night by scoring all three of Palo Verde's touchdowns in the Panthers' 20-7 victory over Northwest division rival Cimarron-Memorial.
NIAA's realignment debate continues: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009; Forget health care reform; try settling a high school sports realignment debate.
Nearly 100 parents, coaches and administrators packed the Del Sol High School library Wednesday morning to voice their opinions on the sensitive issue at the Nevada Interscholastic Athletics Association Board of Control meeting.
Locomotives unveil training camp roster: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009; The Las Vegas Locomotives of the upstart United Football League opened training camp this week at the Casa Grande Performance Institute outside of Phoenix and officially announced their roster today.
Lawrence could return to the Wranglers: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009; One of the Wranglers' most successful rookies from last season is most likely returning for another year in Las Vegas.
The Wranglers have tentatively agreed to terms with 26-year-old forward Mick Lawrence for the upcoming season.
Prep football: Week 4 picks: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Wranglers set to participate in Light the Night Walk: Monday, Sept. 14, 2009; Although training camp will be in full swing, the Las Vegas Wranglers are taking a break from hockey to walk for charity at the Las Vegas Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 10th annual Light the Night Walk at the Kellogg Zaher Park.
Wranglers add veteran forward: Former captain leaves for Shreveport; Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009; The Las Vegas Wranglers agreed to terms with 26-year-old forward Shay Stephenson on Thursday.
Prep football: Week 3 picks: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Henderson's Muhammad continues to roll at US Open: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009; Henderson teen tennis sensation Asia Muhammad advanced to the third round of the US Open junior tournament with a straight set victory on Tuesday.
Poker Hall of Fame finalists announced: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009; The Poker Hall of Fame unveiled today the nine finalists eligible for induction this year.
Henderson junior pulls off upset at US Open: Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009; Teen tennis sensation and Henderson native Asia Muhammad knocked off the top junior in the world today at the US Open.
Muhammad toppled Kristina Mladenovic of France 6-1, 6-4 in the opening round of the US Open junior tournament.
Bishop Gorman cruises to a shutout: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009; Bishop Gorman had no problem shutting out Durango 31-0 Friday night -- except for its own lack discipline.
Sophomore duo hopes to lead Las Vegas to state championship: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009; A football team rarely improves when it graduates its star quarterback and running back.
But Las Vegas High might prove an exception this season.
With standout quarterback Emir Lopez and running back Reggie Bullock heading to college, the Wildcats turned to sophomore sensations Hasaan Henderson and Farrell Victor to lead Las Vegas' perennial powerhouse backfield.
The youth movement did not disappoint in the Wildcats' 48-21 opening week victory over Douglas.
Prep football: Week 2 picks: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Wranglers team up with Condors to host free agent camp: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009; It is highly unlikely scouts have overlooked the next Sidney Crosby.
But just in case, the Las Vegas Wranglers and the Bakersfield Condors are holding a joint free agent tryout camp to possibly add to their respective rosters.
Locomotives add 19 new players to Las Vegas squad: Monday, Aug. 31, 2009; The Las Vegas Locomotives of the upstart United Football League signed 19 more players Monday including three former Utah standouts: offensive lineman Jesse Boon, nose tackle Lauvale Sape and receiver Brian Hernandez.
Wranglers add former Boston University standout: Monday, Aug. 31, 2009; The Las Vegas Wranglers added a little toughness to their forwards today in the form of 6-foot-2, 205-pound Ryan Weston.
Palo Verde pounds Spring Valley: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009; Despite graduating nearly its entire starting backfield, Palo Verde did not appear to miss a step in its season opener.
The defending Southern Nevada champion Panthers did what they do best and ran over Spring Valley 35-7 with nearly 300 rushing yards Friday night.
Henderson teen knocked out of US Open: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009; Asia Muhammad's run in the US Open singles qualifying draw came to an end Thursday. The 18-year-old Henderson native fell to 27-year-old Australian Anastasia Rodionova 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of qualifying.
Three-time NFL Pro Bowler signs with UFL: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009; The United Football League continues to announce player signings and the league's most recent acquisition boasts some impressive NFL credentials.
Henderson teen wins first professional match at US Open: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009; Aside from Andre Agassi, Las Vegas is not exactly known for producing world-renowned tennis players.
Asia Muhammad hopes to change that.
The 18-year-old Henderson native, who trained with Team Agassi while still living in Las Vegas, burst onto the professional circuit earlier this year and won her first US Open match Wednesday.
Wranglers finalize preseason schedule: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009; The Las Vegas Wranglers officially announced their preseason schedule today.
Prep football: Week 1 picks: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
Wranglers sign three more: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009; The Las Vegas Wranglers' roster is starting to fill up as the team announced it had agreed to terms with two defensemen and one forward on Tuesday morning.
Spokane captures ArenaCup title with record-setting rout: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009; Arena football is known for its fast-paced, high-scoring games and the Spokane Shock proved why Saturday night.
Trailing by one point entering the second half, the Shock scored six unanswered touchdowns en route to a record-setting blowout 74-27 victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers in the AF2's ArenaCup 10 in front of 5,846 fans at the Orleans Arena.
Spokane's 74 point outing set a new, all-time high in ArenaCup history, while its 47-point margin of victory also broke a league record.
Centennial quarterback out to earn some respect from recruiters: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009; Chris Henderson might be the best quarterback in the valley you've never heard of.
Despite running Centennial's college-ready spread offense and completing 57 percent of his passes for more than 1,000 yards last season, the third-year starter is an oft-overlooked quarterback among college recruiters.
That slight is due largely to those recruiters' inability to see Henderson – literally.
They play arena football for love, not money: Minimal pay checks one of many obstacles for AF2 competitors; Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009; There won't be any millionaires vying for the ArenaCup Saturday night at the Orleans Arena.
No international endorsement deals. No cable television coverage. And probably no celebrity girlfriends overshadowing the game either.
The AF2's ArenaCup 10 is certainly not the NFL's Super Bowl.
Yet while the hits are just as hard and the risk of injury just as high, the 40 AF2 players from Spokane and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton competing for a championship Saturday night will be lucky if they can earn a few extra hundred dollars for capturing that title.
The appeal is something greater than fame and fortune.
AF2 eyeing Las Vegas franchise: Friday, Aug. 21, 2009
Krischuk returning to Las Vegas: Friday, Aug. 21, 2009
Foothill alum ushers in Arena Football's return to Las Vegas: Friday, Aug. 21, 2009; Arena football is returning to Las Vegas and so is one of the city's most talented high school graduates.
Former Foothill High School and Oregon State star Jeff Van Orsow and the Spokane Shock will battle the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers for the AF2's ArenaCup10 championship at the Orleans Arena Saturday at 7 p.m.
This is the first time the AF2 is holding its title contest in Las Vegas.