The Week Ahead for Dec. 5, 2005

Monday, Dec. 5, 2005 | 8:32 a.m.

By Ron Kantowski

TODAY-SUNDAY: RODEO

National Finals Rodeo, Thomas & Mack Center

Tie me kangaroo down, sport. Ditto for them there calves. There's a whole lot of bull -- and bull riding -- scheduled for week two of the annual Super Bowl of pro rodeo. Moreover, with the cowboys occupying their home court, you don't have to watch the Rebels blow a 22-point lead for at least another week.

TICKETS: 739-FANS

ON THE WEB: www.nfrexperience.com

TODAY-FRIDAY: GOLF

Nevada Open at Mesquite

Most of the Silver State's best golfers -- and a few big hitters from outside Nevada who didn't play well enough to retain their PGA Tour cards in 2005 -- drive for show and putt for dough north of town.

TICKETS: 800-346-4000

ON THE WEB: www.nevada-open.com

TODAY-FRIDAY: VARIETY

ESPN'S "Cold Pizza" at Caesars Palace

The sports giant's answer to the "Today" show will be delivered from the Las Vegas Strip this week with a series of taped shows open to the public. So if you ever wanted to hold the anchovies with newspaper columnists turned semi-TV celebrities Skip Bayless and Woody Paige, this would the week.

TICKETS: 731-7110

ON THE WEB: www.coldpizza.tv/

TUESDAY: PRO HOCKEY

Johnstown Chiefs at Las Vegas Wranglers, 7:30 p.m., Orleans Arena

The Chiefs are back for a rematch after losing 5-4 to the Wranglers here last Tuesday. No word yet on whether they're bringing Ned Braden and the Hanson Brothers along for the ride.

TICKETS: 284-7777

ON THE WEB: www.lasvegaswranglers.com