The Week Ahead

Monday, Jan. 16, 2006 | 8:40 a.m.

By Ron Kantowski

MONDAY

ARENA FOOTBALL

Arizona Rattlers at Las Vegas Gladiators preseason scrimmage, 2 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center

If there's a Goddess of Preseason Scrimmages, this would seem to be the perfect occasion to meet her.

TICKET INFORMATION: Free

ON THE WEB: lvgladiators.com

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WEDNESDAY

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Colorado State at UNLV, 7:30 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center

Jockeying for seeding in the Mountain West Tournament continues.

TICKET INFORMATION: 739-FANS

ON THE WEB: unlvrebels.collegesports.com

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FRIDAY-SUNDAY

AUTO RACING

NHRA Nitro Blast-Off Preseason Test, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock drivers light their candles in preparation for another very loud racing season.

TICKET INFORMATION: Free

ON THE WEB: lvms.com

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SATURDAY

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Utah at Lady Rebels, 7 p.m., Cox Pavilion

As My Cousin Vinny might say, these are two Utes -- Utah coach Elaine Elliott and star player Kim Smith -- who are difficult to defend.

TICKET INFORMATION: 739-FANS

ON THE WEB: unlvrebels.collegesports.com/sports/w-baskbl

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SATURDAY

BOXING

Erik Morales vs. Manny Pacquiao, Thomas & Mack Center

If the rematch is as good as their first fight, this is one view you won't mind paying for.

TICKET INFORMATION: 739-FANS

ON THE WEB: hbo.com/boxing

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