Sports briefs for June 27, 2005

Monday, June 27, 2005 | 9:19 a.m.

'Ultimate Fighter' tickets on sale

Tickets went on sale Friday for finale of "The Ultimate Fighter" match, set for 4:15 p.m. Aug. 6 at Cox Pavilion.

Prices run from $30-$300 and tickets can be purchased at the Thomas & Mack Center Ticket Office and all UNLV ticket outlets, including the Galleria at Sunset, the Boulevard mall, Meadows mall and all Station and Fiesta casinos.

For more information, go to www.unlvtickets.com or call 739-FANS.

3-on-3 Slam registration open

The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for its third annual 3-on-3 Summer Slam Basketball tournament July 5-Aug. 17.

Registration is $75 per team and must be dropped off or mailed to the department's sports office at 298 Arroyo Grande Blvd.

Participation is open to players 16 years of age and older in either the men's or women's bracket. Teams may register up to three players and one alternate.

The double-elimination tournament will be held Aug. 20 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center. Awards will be presented to the first- and second-place teams, and all participants will receive Summer Slam T-shirts.

For more information, call 267-5700.

Summer league tickets on sale now

Sixteen NBA teams will play July 6-15 at Cox Pavilion in the Reebok Vegas Summer League.

Tickets are on sale now, and those who are interested in securing VIP Floor/Courtside League passes should call 895-1117 no later than July 1. These exclusive tickets are $500 each and are good for all 43 games.

Six-week program open to teenagers

The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation department hosting a six-week volleyball programs for beginning and intermediate teen players.

Each program is $40 per player (ages 13-18) and are held at Black Mountain Recreation Center.

The beginner class meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and the intermediate class from 7:45-8:45 p.m. on Thursdays from Aug. 4-Sept. 8.

For more information, call 267-5700.

-- Sun staff reports