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Mike McCallum Jr., a Silverado High School student, listens to his father during a workout at Johnny Tocco's Boxing Gym Thursday, May 9, 2013. Mike McCallum Sr., known as the "Body Snatcher" for his fierce body punching, won world titles in three weight divisions.

A boxer's quandary: Do I want my son to follow my footsteps into the ring?: FAMILY:; June 16, 2013; By William D'Urso; Prize fighter Mike McCallum would hold his 1-year-old son on his shoulder, as the boy’s bowed legs, wrapped in plastic braces, dangled in front of him. He feared that his boy would never follow him into the ring. The sight pained the father, a hall of famer known back in the day as the Body Snatcher. Would his own son's body grow into that of a prize fighter?

51s fall in series opener at Tucson: June 18, 2013; By Sun Staff; The Las Vegas 51s were defeated 5-2 Tuesday at the Tucson Padres in the first game of a four-game road series. Tucson scored three runs in the seventh inning to break a 2-all tie and take the lead for good.

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) speaks to teammates during the first half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Miami.

James, Heat beats Spurs 103-100 in OT thriller; Game 7 next: June 18, 2013; By Brian Mahoney, Associated Press; LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler pitches in the fifth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta.

Recent 51s star Wheeler impresses in major league debut with Mets: June 18, 2013; By Paul Newberry, Associated Press; Zack Wheeler lived up the hype in his major league debut, pitching six scoreless innings to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the first-place Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday.

51s end series with Colorado Springs on high note: June 17, 2013; By Sun Staff; Brandon Hicks and Mike Baxter had home runs Monday for the Las Vegas 51s in a 12-7 home victory against Colorado Springs in the final game of an eight-game homestand at Cashman Field.

51s, Colorado Springs combine for 10 runs in final two innings: June 16, 2013; By Sun Staff; The Las Vegas 51s overcame a six-run deficit Sunday against visiting Colorado Springs, but surrendered the winning runs one inning later in a 9-7 loss at Cashman Field. The 51s had just three hits entering the eighth inning before rallying to score six runs on five hits to tie the game. Andrew Brown had a RBI double and Zach Lutz’s three-run home run evened the score at six.

Stipe Miocic celebrates his heavyweight victory over Roy Nelson during UFC 161 in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Saturday June 15, 2013

Stipe Miocic spoils Roy Nelson's streak, plans at UFC 161: June 15, 2013; By Case Keefer; There goes Roy Nelson’s bargaining power. Stipe Miocic beat out the leverage Nelson may have possessed heading into contract negotiations with the UFC and left it in Winnipeg, Manitoba. On Saturday night, Miocic landed a heavyweight-record 437 significant strikes, routing the local fighter with a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in the co-main event of UFC 161.

51s slug their way past Colorado Springs, 11-5: June 15, 2013; By Sun Staff; Each Las Vegas 51s position player in the starting lineup Saturday had at least one hit and run scored in an 11-5 victory against visiting Colorado Springs at Cashman Field.

Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes, center, celebrates next to San Antonio Spurs center Boris Diaw after scoring during the third quarter of Game 4 of a Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 12, 2013. The Warriors won 97-87 in overtime. Barnes had 26 points and 10 rebounds.

Team USA camp is a dream for Golden State's Harrison Barnes: June 15, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Being included in the USA Basketball Men’s National Team mini-camp next month in Las Vegas is something Golden State guard Harrison Barnes doesn’t take lightly. “It was always fun watching those Olympics,” Barnes said. “Everyone has seen those highlights of the Dream Team and Redeem Team, and all those USA Basketball teams that accomplished so much. Just to be considered for a spot on the world team or Olympics is such an honor. I’m just thankful to be included.”

Josh Burkman chokes out Jon Fitch during the World Series of Fighting 3 card at The Joint at the Hard Rock Friday, June 14, 2013.

Josh Burkman exceeds own expectations with submission of Jon Fitch: June 15, 2013; By Case Keefer; This was never the plan. What Josh Burkman accomplished Friday night submitting Jon Fitch 41 seconds into their World Series of Fighting 3 main event, was far better than what he planned.

Error opens door for Sky Sox victory over 51s: June 14, 2013; By Sun Staff; A costly error with two outs capped off a three-run seventh inning, which proved to be the difference in a Colorado Springs Sky Sox 6-2 victory over the Las Vegas 51s on Friday at Cashman Field.

Jerry Rice Jr. (left) talks to UCLA football coach Rich Neuheisel during a practice on Oct. 25, 2011. In three seasons as a Bruin, Rice Jr., the son of the NFL Hall of Fame receiver, played nine games and caught nine passes for 69 yards.

Son of NFL legend Jerry Rice plans to transfer to UNLV football: June 14, 2013; By Taylor Bern; At wide receiver for UNLV, Jerry Rice … Jr. Fans may hear that over the Sam Boyd Stadium loud speakers this fall as the son of the greatest receiver in NFL history tweeted Friday that he plans to spend his final season with the Rebels.

Savon Goodman, left, talks with DaQuan Cook during the Desert Reign summer league Tuesday, July 10, 2012.

At least six Rebels expected to play in Desert Reign ProCity League: June 14, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Fans don’t have to wait until fall to get a look at the newest Rebels basketball players.

The 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series Sam's Town 300 won by Sam Hornish Jr. at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 9, 2013.

Las Vegas race to be renamed the Boyd Gaming 300: June 14, 2013; By Ed Komenda; Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race will soon have a new name: the Boyd Gaming 300. Previously named the Sam’s Town 300 — a tribute to a Boyd Gaming property — the race has been sponsored by the gaming powerhouse since 1997 and will carry the new name beginning in 2014, the Speedway announced this week.

Rashad Evans stands on the scale during weigh ins for UFC 156 Friday, Feb. 1, 2013.

UFC 161 breakdown, betting odds and picks: June 14, 2013; By Case Keefer; UFC 161 features one of the closest main event matchups imaginable, a light heavyweight bout so evenly matched that oddsmakers opened both fighters at a pick’em price.

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