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Prosecutor weighs charges in death of soccer referee: May 6, 2013; By Brady McCombs, Associated Press; A Utah prosecutor said Monday he plans to decide soon what charges to file against a teenager accused of punching a soccer referee who later died after slipping into a weeklong coma.

Manny Pacquiao to fight Brandon Rios in China on Nov. 23: May 6, 2013; By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times; Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring Nov. 23 against Brandon Rios at the Macau Venetian resort in China, Pacquiao’s promoter and lead adviser announced Monday.

UNLV football season opener at Minnesota will air on the Big Ten Network: May 6, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The UNLV football season opener at Minnesota will air on the Big Ten Network, it was announced Monday afternoon.

Las Vegas pool pro has the billiards world in his pocket: May 6, 2013; John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times; Max Eberle stands over his shot, oblivious to the buzzing crowd and wandering waitresses, his mind’s eye focused on the miniature cosmos before him. The veteran pro player views the pool table as his own universe, its colorful planetary orbs propelled across a green-felt solar system. There’s a grace to his movements as he sets up a series of bank and spin shots, the cue stick’s follow-through pure and straight, commanding the cue ball to stop dead, careen sideways or strike with premeditated violence. Another break, another run in this first-to-win-six-games nine-ball match. Like a spectator, the other guy can ...

Zack Wheeler solid again, helps 51s snap three-game losing streak: May 5, 2013; By Sun Staff; The Las Vegas 51s plated two runs in the second inning Sunday at the Sacramento RiverCats to take the lead for good in snapping a three-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory. Top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler (2-1) had his second straight solid outing for Las Vegas, striking out four and allowing three hits and no runs in five innings.

Mayweather Jr. puzzles Guerrero, plots next move under father's watchful eye: May 5, 2013; By Case Keefer; Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s first reaction was to keep this a secret, to conceal the sharp pain that engulfed his right hand in the ninth round of his fight against Robert Guerrero. He didn’t want to show discomfort.

Wilmer Flores knocks in three runs for 51s in loss at Sacramento: May 4, 2013; By Sun Staff; The Las Vegas 51s were defeated Saturday 11-7 at the Sacramento RiverCats, losing for the second straight day to open a four-game Pacific Coast League series.

Mayweather vs. Guerrero blog: 'Money' takes easy unanimous-decision victory: May 4, 2013; By Case Keefer; The fans started heading to the exits before the last round had even begun. That says plenty in boxing, a sport where controversial decisions are as commonplace as hand wraps and ring girls. There was just no possible way the judges were going to mess this one up. Floyd Mayweather Jr. was too quick, too evasive and too dominant for Robert Guerrero.

Vegas books hope Kentucky Derby favorites come up short for another year: May 4, 2013; By Case Keefer; Gamblers haven’t needed to worry about speeding past the pack to jockey for position in payout lines at Las Vegas race and sports books after the Kentucky Derby in recent years. There just hasn’t been a stable of winning tickets, not with the five-year drought since one of the morning-line favorites won horse racing’s biggest event. Local books would like to see the unpredictability continue in the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Centennial football to make national debut at event in San Diego: May 4, 2013; By Ray Brewer; The Centennial High football program’s debut on the national stage won’t be easy. The Bulldogs will play JSerra Catholic of Southern California on Aug. 31 in the Under Armour Brothers in Arms Classic.

51s blanked at Sacramento in series opener: May 3, 2013; By Sun Staff; The Las Vegas 51s were limited to three hits Friday in being shut out 3-0 at the Sacramento RiverCats in the first game of a four-game Pacific Coast League series.

Utah soccer league hiring security after punch leaves ref in coma: May 3, 2013; By Brady McCombs, Associated Press; The Utah soccer league that saw one of its referees punched by a teen player and sent into a coma plans to play on — but with security present at games and without the player's team, its president said Friday.

Mayweather vs. Guerrero weigh-in: With title fight official, boxers keep their cool: May 3, 2013; By Case Keefer; Robert Guerrero stood toe-to-toe with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and refused to back down at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. That was during a stare-down pose after Friday’s weigh-in when Mayweather and Guerrero made their WBC welterweight championship official. Guerrero vows he will do the same come fight time Saturday night. “Nobody is intimidating me,” Guerrero exclaimed. “When we get in the ring, it’s on. That’s it.”

After Boston bombings, security added for charity race in Las Vegas: May 3, 2013; By Tovin Lapan; For the first time in 18 years, there will be extra security at tomorrow’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Las Vegas, in the wake of the bombings at the Boston Marathon.

UNLV headlines the field at 2013 Las Vegas Classic: May 3, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV basketball knows it’s staying home for the Christmas holiday, and now it’s just waiting to see exactly who it will play. The Rebels headline the field for the 13th annual Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic, which will be played Dec. 22-23 at Orleans Arena.

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