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Despite his past, Pete Rose wants a future in baseball: Fans flock to The Forum Shops for glimpse of Major League star; Monday, April 6, 2009; Two men in their mid-20s stand at the entrance of the Planet Hollywood restaurant inside Caesars Palace. With big eyes and boyish enthusiasm, they whisper back and forth before one musters the courage to approach the familiar face. “Mr. Rose, can I get a picture with you?” one of them asks. Pete Rose obliges.
Career sports bettors battle the betting line: Oddmakers comb through numbers, hoping neither side has the advantage; Monday, March 30, 2009; Joe D’Amico was already counting his winnings. It was the fourth quarter of a football game a few years ago, and D’Amico, a professional sports gambler, appeared to have picked another winner.
Tech slugger strikes fear in opposing pitchers: Thursday, March 19, 2009; Chris Sambol has become accustomed to hitting pitches he does not like.
During his baseball career at Southeast Career and Technical Academy, opponents have tried to limit his power at the plate by walking him or offering up a steady diet of breaking balls.
Utah escapes with win over TCU: Friday, March 13, 2009; Lawrence Borha could do nothing but watch and wait. With his Utah Utes tied against TCU in the final seconds of the Mountain West Conference tournament quarterfinals, Borha camped out in the corner and waited for a chance.
Centennial shuts out Bishop Gorman for Sunset title: Monday, March 9, 2009; The Centennial girls' soccer team had the kind of second chance few teams get. Senior Julie Owens wanted to make the most of that opportunity.
With the girls' Sunset Regional championship on the line against Bishop Gorman, Owens led the Bulldogs with a pair of goals, defeating Gorman 2-0 at Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex and returning the Bulldogs to the Southern Nevada State Championship for the second consecutive season.
Jerry Tarkanian: Men's Basketball Head Coach (1973-92): Monday, March 9, 2009; Jerry Tarkanian defines UNLV basketball. The Rebels play on a court dedicated in his name. He has streets and a school named after him. He coached the Rebels to the only national title in school history and is still a legend in Vegas.
Misty Thomas: Women's Basketball (1982-86): Monday, March 9, 2009; Misty Thomas did everything for the Runnin’ Rebels women’s basketball team. Her contributions on and off the court make her one of the greats for UNLV.
Larry Johnson: Men's Basketball (1989-91): Monday, March 9, 2009; Many consider Larry Johnson the best player to ever suit up for UNLV. As a star with Vegas, Johnson did nearly everything well, averaging 21.6 points per game and grabbing more rebounds in a season (457) than any other Rebel.
Freddie Banks: Men's Basketball (1983-87): Monday, March 9, 2009; Few players in UNLV history could shoot like Freddie Banks. His smooth jumper and sharp-shooting accuracy led the Runnin’ Rebels to a 1987 Final Four appearance during his senior season.
Glen Gondrezick: Men's Basketball (1973-77): Monday, March 9, 2009; Glen Gondrezick never wowed people with his raw athletic ability. He lacked some of the flare that personified UNLV basketball and was just as comfortable staying in the background rather than taking center stage.

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Super Bowl prop bet fun: Friday, Jan. 23, 2009; With the Super Bowl right around the corner, Las Vegas sports books are buzzing with people looking to lay down money on the big game as the Super Bowl brings in about $90 million of wagers to Nevada.
Betting odds on the inauguration: Monday, Jan. 19, 2009