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Source: Tim Tebow to sign with Patriots: June 10, 2013; By Barry Wilner, Associated Press; Tim Tebow may still have a future in the NFL after all. The New England Patriots seem to think so and plan to sign him on Tuesday if he passes a physical.

Rear slap gets ex-NFL star C. Johnson 30 days jail: June 10, 2013; By Curt Anderson, Associated Press; Former NFL star Chad Johnson was sentenced Monday to 30 days in jail for a probation violation in a domestic violence case by a judge who angrily rejected a no-jail plea deal after Johnson playfully slapped his attorney on the backside in court.

Ike Davis demoted from Mets to Las Vegas 51s, could play Monday at Cashman Field: June 9, 2013; By Sun Staff; Brandon Hicks’ eighth-inning grand slam Sunday highlighted a five-run inning for the Las Vegas 51s in a 7-1 victory against Tacoma to complete the first leg of a home-and-home eight game series.

51s suffer lopsided loss at Tacoma: June 8, 2013; By Sun Staff; The Las Vegas 51s were limited to six hits Saturday in an 11-0 loss at Tacoma. Tacoma scored eight runs in the initial three innings, winning for the second time in three nights against the 51s in the four-game Pacific Coast League series.

Fabricio Werdum feasts in Fortaleza at UFC on Fuel TV 10: June 8, 2013; By Case Keefer; Patience no longer suits Fabricio Werdum. The No. 3 ranked heavyweight talked of wanting to earn a title shot as soon as possible in the weeks leading up to Saturday’s UFC on Fuel TV 10. He made an impression in a hurry once it was fight time.

Big night from Wilmer Flores helps 51s down Tacoma: June 7, 2013; By Sun Staff; Wilmer Flores and Brandon Hicks each had two-run home runs Friday for the Las Vegas 51s in a 12-5 victory against host Tacoma. Hicks, the 51s’ No. 9 hitter, finished with four RBIs, while Flores went 3-for-5 with four RBIs and two runs scored.

For college football bettors, today could be considered a holiday: June 7, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Tony Miller and his crew of oddsmakers at the Golden Nugget began preparing for this day in January. Friday, the Golden Nugget was the first Nevada casino to release college football betting numbers for the upcoming season, posting lines on 240 games.

Jason High out to make the most of octagon return at UFC on Fuel TV 10: June 7, 2013; By Case Keefer; Jason High got over his UFC termination three years ago. While getting cut from the world’s largest promotion devastates some fighters to the point they’re never the same, it only worked to motivate High.

51s win streak snapped by Tacoma: June 6, 2013; By Sun Staff; The Las Vegas 51s had their seven game winning streak halted Thursday, falling 9-1 at Tacoma in the first game of a Pacific Coast League series.

Former Bonanza star Kris Bryant taken second overall by Cubs: June 6, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Kris Bryant is a Chicago Cub. The former Bonanza High standout was selected Thursday by the Chicago Cubs with the second overall pick in the MLB First-Year Player Draft.

Golden Nugget makes UNLV football double-digit underdog against Minnesota, Arizona: June 6, 2013; By Ray Brewer; The UNLV football team will be a betting underdog in its initial two games of the season. The Golden Nugget at 1 p.m. Friday will open betting on 240 college football games for the fall, including three contests involving the hometown Rebels. The downtown property is the first local establishment to release college football odds for 2013.

Phil Mickelson tuning up for U.S. Open in Memphis: June 5, 2013; By Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press; Phil Mickelson is playing the week before the U.S. Open to make sure his game is sharp as possible, particularly after not playing very well at the Masters after taking off before that major.

Millionaire Made: Benny Chen snatches bracelet on memorable night at the Rio: June 5, 2013; By Case Keefer; A few nights every summer transcend the daily routine of the World Series of Poker and produce moments that come to epitomize a given year’s event. Tuesday evening brought the first such instance for the 2013 World Series of Poker at the Rio. Benny Chen, a 31-year-old restaurant manager from Prince Edward Island, Canada, won the largest non-WSOP Main Event tournament in poker history.

Mayor Goodman on 51s in downtown: 'Baseball staying there would be terrific': June 5, 2013; By Ray Brewer; The new owners of the Las Vegas 51s plan to build a new stadium for the Triple-A baseball team in Summerlin, abandoning their downtown location. It’s being labeled as a family-friendly facility complete with the player and fan amenities lacking at Cashman Field. Still, there have been some vocal opponents of the move.

Ohio St. president retires after Notre Dame jabs: June 4, 2013; By Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Associated Press; Ohio State University President Gordon Gee abruptly announced his retirement Tuesday after he came under fire for jokingly referring to "those damn Catholics" at Notre Dame and poking fun at the academic quality of other schools.

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