Las Vegas Sun

October 12, 2008

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Steve Marcus

Chad Dawson celebrates his victory over Antonio Tarver in their IBF/IBO light heavyweight title fight at the Palms on Saturday October 11, 2008.

Dawson silences Tarver
BOXING: After weeklong war of words, unbeaten Dawson picks up biggest win
Sun, Oct 12, 2008 (2 a.m.)
By Andy Samuelson
After all the prefight talk, there was little left to say Saturday night. Unbeaten light heavyweight Chad Dawson translated his thoughts through his gloves, thoroughly outboxing Antonio Tarver to capture the IBF/IBO belts with a unanimous, 12-round victory at the Palms.
Xtreme Couture finds success at Night of Combat II
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS:
By Brett Okamoto
They say we fight most with the ones we love. Mixed Martial Arts group Xtreme Couture is taking that idea to a new level.
Roundup of other Las Vegas area prep games
Saturday, October 11, 2008
By Sun Staff
Results from other games Friday night across the Las Vegas area.
Green Valley girls' tennis snags regional championship
Saturday, October 11, 2008
By Sean Ammerman
Daron Willer missed Green Valley High's homecoming parade to play in the Sunrise Regional tennis finals Friday night, but her team's win against Silverado made it worthwhile.
Kings' Theus making return trip to UNLV
NBA BASKETBALL: Former Rebels standout gives credit to his father for lessons learned
Saturday, October 11, 2008
By Rob Miech
Reggie Theus learned all he needed to know about work ethic from his late father, Felix, who ran a custodial business in South-Central Los Angeles.
Foothill's Algernon Sewell runs the ball up field against Silverado's defense during Friday's game.
Victory Bell finds home again at Foothill
PREP FOOTBALL:
Saturday, October 11, 2008
By Jared Harmon
Bells will be ringing again at Foothill in 2009. After losing the Victory Bell to Silverado in 2007 — the first time since the bell became part of the rivalry in 2001 — the Foothill football team brought it home with a 21-17 win over the Skyhawks Friday night.
IBF light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver, left, and undefeated former WBC light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson pose during an official weigh-in at the Palms Friday, October 10, 2008. Tarver will defend his title against Dawson at the Palms on Saturday.
War of words comes down to tonight's title bout
BOXING:
Saturday, October 11, 2008
By Andy Samuelson
The 39-year-old Antonio Tarver, who was the first fighter to knock out Roy Jones Jr. (“Superman”), hasn’t been bashful about bashing his opponent for tonight’s title fight at the Palms, former World Boxing Council champ “Bad” Chad Dawson.
New bike color, same results for Stewart
SUPERCROSS:
Saturday, October 11, 2008
By Andy Samuelson
The color on James Stewart’s new motorcycle Friday night wasn’t the patented “Kawasaki green” Supercross fans have come to know the legendary rider by, but the reward at the end of the night was still a familiar hue.
Bonanza boys topple Palo Verde's tennis dynasty
Saturday, October 11, 2008
By Sean Ammerman
Bonanza had been waiting two years to knock Palo Verde of its mantle as the top boys' tennis program in the state.
Kindred seasons: NASCAR's Busch siblings
Kindred seasons: NASCAR's Busch siblings
Ron Kantowski:
Saturday, October 11, 2008
By Ron Kantowski
When he was in junior high school, Kurt Busch, who has become the forgotten of the two NASCAR racing Busch siblings from Las Vegas, used to race home to watch the Chicago Cubs play baseball.
The Elevator: Up and down the Vegas sports scene
Saturday, October 11, 2008
By Ron Kantowski
Who’s headed toward the penthouse on the local sports scene — and who’s getting the shaft.
Darren Barnes catches Terence Brison, Cheyenne's junior running back, after a big gain. Brison had 10 touches for 57 yards.
Cheyenne relies on run game to rout Legacy
PREP FOOTBALL:
Saturday, October 11, 2008
By Steve Silver
Friday was supposed to be Legacy’s coming out party in the bruising Sunset Northwestern conference, but the Desert Shields decided to crash the party with a 26-0 blowout of the Longhorns.
Bulldogs running back David Vance (2) tries to turn the corner on the Aggies during Friday's game at Centennial High.
Arbor View hands Centennial fifth loss
Saturday, October 11, 2008
By Christopher Drexel
Not even fierce winds could reverse the direction the Centennial football team’s season is headed.
Bishop Gorman's Ian Bobak (56) applies pressure to Sierra Vista's Chris Zatezalo (12) during a battle against the strong Gaels defense.
Gorman scores homecoming win over Sierra Vista
Saturday, October 11, 2008
By Brent Hinckley
Bishop Gorman Gaels senior quarterback Joe Huber rushed for two touchdowns and threw for two more to lead Bishop Gorman to a 41-26 homecoming win against Sierra Vista Friday night.
Liberty's Ian Jackson (8) tackles Green Valley's Dallas Halasz (5) during Friday night's game.
Gators get shutout win on homecoming night
Saturday, October 11, 2008
By Rob Miech
Green Valley High football coach Matt Gerber cut right to the point late Friday night when he addressed his team after its 17-0 homecoming victory over Liberty.

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