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Colin Cowherd, once a Las Vegas TV personality, will co-host ESPN's SportsNation with Michelle Beadle.

Cowherd was never afraid to take a chance: Ron Kantowski:; Sat, Jul 4, 2009 (2 a.m.); By Ron Kantowski; I used to call Colin Cowherd “The World’s Most Dangerous Sportscaster.” It was both a nod to the “World’s Most Dangerous Band,” which is what David Letterman called Paul Shaffer and his musical pals before they became “The CBS Orchestra,” and a tribute to Cowherd’s propensity for doing George Plimpton-esque stunts during his days as sports director for KVBC-TV, Channel 3.

Fourteen-time darts world champion Phil Taylor with his son, Chris, and wife, Yvonne, at his side Saturday afternoon at the Las Vegas Desert Classic at Mandalay Bay.

Phil Taylor shows true ‘Power’ at Vegas competition: pro darts:; Saturday, July 4, 2009; By Rob Miech; Yvonne Taylor’s nerves always go on a roller-coaster ride when she watches her husband throw darts. Chris Taylor hears some stick about his dad, now and then, but he brushes it aside and doesn’t let it affect him.

Day 2 of the World Series of Poker main event: Saturday, July 4, 2009; The Associated Press; The tournament director at the World Series of Poker said its no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event will likely last a few hours longer than in previous years as players begin the tournament with more chips.

Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee: Saturday, July 4, 2009; Associated Press; Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, whose most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday afternoon in a downtown condominium. Police said a woman was also shot dead.

Xavier (6) and Jalen Grimble, two stars on Bishop Gorman's football team, seen Tuesday, June 30, 2009.

Cousins attracting attention from college football recruiters: Gorman's Xavier and Jalen Grimble prized prospects; Saturday, July 4, 2009; By Ray Brewer; Xavier Grimble, a senior-to-be tight end at Bishop Gorman, and Jalen Grimble, a rising junior defensive end for the Gaels, are two of the nation’s most sought-after college recruits.

More than 9,000 people came to watch the 51s take on Reno at Cashman Field Thursday night. The night ended with a Las Vegas win and a fireworks display.

51s' history loaded with fireworks: LAS VEGAS 51s:; Saturday, July 4, 2009; By Ray Brewer; In honor of the Fourth of July, the Las Vegas 51s shot off fireworks after tonight’s game at Cashman Field. The fireworks shows always draw big crowds — even when the 51s aren’t playing their new cross-state rivals, the rookie Reno Aces. Another fireworks display is scheduled for Friday following Las Vegas’ game against Reno.The Las Vegas franchise has had plenty of explosions on the field in its 27-year history. In keeping with the fireworks theme, here are some of those memorable performances:

The Elevator: Perfect pals, perfect games: Sports:; Saturday, July 4, 2009; By Ron Kantowski; A special Fourth of July, sparklers and snakes version of who’s going to the penthouse in local sports — and who’s getting the shaft:

Fujin Raika, left, of Tokyo battles with WBA/GBU lightweight champion Layla McCarter of Las Vegas during a 10-round fight at the South Point Friday, July 3, 2009. McCarter defended her titles with a unanimous decision win.

Women's champ dazzles in long-awaited rematch: Boxing: McCarter shows little ring rust against Raika despite lengthy layoff; Saturday, July 4, 2009; By Andy Samuelson; Layla McCarter didn’t end her long awaited rematch with Fujin Raika with the explosive knockout she’d hoped for Friday night, but the dazzling display of boxing she did put on at the South Point arena was as fitting as any fireworks exhibition reserved for later on this Independence day. The Las Vegas-based fighter scored a decisive unanimous decision victory, with all three judges scoring the bout 100-90, despite an 11-month hiatus from the ring. “I could definitely feel I was a little off early on, but it was good to knock some of that ring rust off,” said a smiling ...

Peter Manley first got into pro darts to see the world with his wife and have some fun. Along the way, he became a world champion, but he continues to have loads of fun. He's grateful for everything the sport has given him.

Darts competitor thrives on pro circuit: PRO DARTS:; Friday, July 3, 2009; By Rob Miech; Peter Manley couldn’t believe his good fortune. Darts had steered him from running that newspaper and magazine shop to semi-stardom, and a tournament in China.

Gary "The Flying Scotsman" Anderson before a practice round of darts Thursday at Mandalay Bay. Back in the day, he made marble fireplaces. This week, he's trying to win the eighth Las Vegas Desert Classic.

'Flying Scotsman' out to win, but doesn't sweat it: Pro darts:; Friday, July 3, 2009; By Rob Miech; Gary “The Flying Scotsman” Anderson is a bit torn between the blue-collar life he led chiseling fireplaces out of marble and carving a name for himself in darts. “You get a bit lazy as a darts player,” he said Thursday at Mandalay Bay. He has attempted to bring the same discipline and work ethic he formed in 15 years at his former trade to the sport that has served as his livelihood since 2002.

Baseball team starts July 4th holiday early with fireworks: Crowd of 9,214 turns out to Cashman Field to watch show, 51s victory; Friday, July 3, 2009; By Ray Brewer; Fans flocked to Cashman Field on Thursday night for more than an evening of minor league baseball. The 9,214 in attendance assembled for one of Southern Nevada’s oldest Fourth of July traditions — the Las Vegas 51s’ annual fireworks extravaganza. The nine-minute display, which capped the 51s’ 2-0 victory against the Reno Aces, is in its 27th year and is annually one of the club’s most anticipated games. It was one of the first fireworks shows to commemorate the holiday this year in Las Vegas.

Pokerpalooza kicks of massive poker weekend: WORLD SERIES OF POKER: Crowds expected to flock to Rio for Poker expo and Main Event tournament; Thursday, July 2, 2009; By Steve Silver; A mechanical bull, a teeth whitening station, several art galleries and plenty of buxom beauties shelling anything from t-shirts to customized poker tables do not often mesh well. But anything seems possible at the inaugural Pokepalooza inside the Rio Pavilion. Billed as the world's largest poker expo, Pokerpalooza runs Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in conjunction with the start of the 40th World Series of Poker $10,000 buy-in No Limit Texas Hold 'em Main Event.

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, works on his timing with his uncle Roger Mayweather during a workout in his gym Thursday, June 11, 2009. Mayweather is coming out of retirement to fight Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18.

Records suggest Mayweather Jr. owes IRS: BOXING: Boxer's manager disputes documents that show $6.17 million lien; Thursday, July 2, 2009; Oskar Garcia, Associated Press; Floyd Mayweather Jr. has said rumblings about his financial troubles are nothing more than rumors, but public records obtained by The Associated Press show the boxer nicknamed “Money” owes about $6.4 million to the Internal Revenue Service and others. The IRS hit the former pound-for-pound boxing king with a lien in October for $6.17 million in unpaid taxes from 2007, according to the Clark County Recorder in Las Vegas. A New Jersey Superior Court judgment from the same year shows he owes $193,000 in state taxes there.

David Bach of Athens, Ga., outlasted 94 others players to win the $50,000-entry HORSE poker tournament, which began Friday and concluded Wednesday at the Rio. The final table of the World Series event lasted 20 hours, including seven hours of heads-up play against John Hanson.

Though considered the best measure of skill, network and public say nay to HORSE event: THE INSIDE STRAIGHT:; Thursday, July 2, 2009; By Jeff Haney; It’s possible the $50,000-entry HORSE, or mixed-games, tournament at the World Series of Poker is slipping in popularity.

Actor Ben Affleck talks with Bill Lawson, vice president of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, the group that benefited from the charity poker tournament at Coors Field organized by the Poker Players Alliance on Aug. 28, 2008. Affleck will be among A-list stars playing Thursday, July 2, 2009, at the Ante up for Africa charity poker event at the Rio in Las Vegas.

Matt Damon, Ben Affleck among A-list stars to play poker at Rio: WSOP: Other A-listers to ante up include Mekhi Phifer, Reggie Miller, Sarah Silverman; Wednesday, July 1, 2009; By Melissa Arseniuk; Forget the VIP section at Tao, the cabanas XS and the dining rooms at N9NE Steakhouse, Simon and Nove Italiano: The hottest spot for stargazing Thursday will be the Amazon Ballroom at the Rio.

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