Las Vegas Sun

February 10, 2012 Updated 24 minutes ago

Chinese company agrees to finance proposed Henderson arena

Chinese company agrees to finance proposed Henderson arena

Posted 4:06 p.m.

A Chinese company and its banks have tentatively agreed to finance a $650 million arena in Henderson, the arena developer announced Friday. Whether the Silver State Arena will actually get off the ground, however, is an open question.

South Point owner and National Finals Rodeo sponsor Michael Gaughan welcomes competitors onstage during the NFR welcome reception at South Point on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010.

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South Point owner and National Finals Rodeo sponsor Michael Gaughan welcomes competitors onstage during the NFR welcome reception at South Point on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010.

South Point owner Michael Gaughan's take on 'Vegas Stripped' TV show: "I'll give it an 8'

Posted 6:00 p.m. 1

South Point owner Michael Gaughan does not appear in any episodes of "Vegas Stripped," but he is a fan of the show.

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3 places to find great oysters in Las Vegas

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Hoping for a little Valentine’s Day lovin’? Stack the deck in your favor by plying your date with oysters, historically reputed as an aphrodisiac.

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Author relishes writing the life story of ‘larger-than-life’ Oscar Goodman

Former mayor Oscar Goodman speaks during Preview Las Vegas 2012 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. Among the compelling subjects with whom David Fisher has collaborated are William Shatner and the late Johnnie Cochran. “Oscar Goodman,” Fisher said, “is a combination of Cochran and Shatner. He loves the showmanship, and he loves the drama.”

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    Manny Pacquiao, right, of the Philippines punches at Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico during their WBO welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. Pacquiao won the 12-round fight by majority decision.

    Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley official for June 9 in Las Vegas

    Updated 4:33 p.m.

    Manny Pacquiao’s return to the ring is now official. Top Rank Boxing President Todd DuBoef confirmed Timothy Bradley signed a contract to fight Pacquiao on June 9 through twitter Friday afternoon.

    UNLV basketball anxious to get on the court for big game against San Diego State

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    Mojave High School graduate Donte Poole is a senior guard for Murray State.

    Mojave High grad ‘living a dream’ at Murray State

    Posted 2:00 a.m.

    Murray State guard Donte Poole remembers playing basketball games in front of 500 or less fans. He remembers how few media, if any, covered the games.

    Silverado basketball blows fourth quarter lead, then rallies for win in final seconds

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