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Paul Delos Santos

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Paul is a Las Vegas native and graduated from UNLV in 2007. He worked in St. George, Utah, for the Spectrum & Daily News before coming to the Sun. He lives in a constant cycle of eating, sleeping, working and suffering disappointment from his favorite sports teams.

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Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Leonard among first inductees in Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
The new Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame today revealed its inaugural class of 19 inductees, including fighters Mike Tyson, Oscar De La Hoya and Sugar Ray Leonard.
New chain of chiropractic clinics cracks the traditional insurance model
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
John Leonesio started Massage Envy in 2002 and in less than a decade turned the chain of massage parlors into a $300 million business. He hopes to do the same now with The Joint, a chain of no-appointment-necessary chiropractic clinics. The industries are different, but Leonesio’s philosophy remains the same: provide affordable, convenient care.
Wranglers answer call with shootout victory over Thunder
Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012
There's no denying Chris Francis cares about the Las Vegas Wranglers. It's his hometown team, and he'll do everything he can to help them succeed. So when his coach, Ryan Mougenel, issued a challenge to the team to prove they cared, Francis, naturally, was one of the first people to step up.
Special teams the difference in Steelheads' win over Wranglers
Friday, Dec. 7, 2012
Las Vegas Wranglers coach Ryan Mougenel hates losing. In fact, hate might not be a strong enough word.
Godfrey powers Wranglers past Solar Bears
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012
Las Vegas' Josh Godfrey saw the opening he was looking for. He drew back his stick and unleashed a vicious shot that zipped past Orlando goalie Hannu Toivonena and into the net.
Wranglers, frustrated by lack of early production, lose to Solar Bears in shootout
Friday, Nov. 30, 2012
It's beyond frustrating for Las Vegas Wranglers coach Ryan Mougenel to keep seeing his team fall behind in games.
Wranglers pick up OT win on Lampe's blind shot
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012
As Eric Lampe was skating around the net, he didn't hear what coach Ryan Mougenel was screaming from the bench area.
Durango's three-sport star, once a UNLV recruiting target, juggles busy schedule
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012
When the Durango High School boys basketball coaching staff canceled its weightlifting session on a recent Friday afternoon, Paris Estrada took the opportunity to do something virtually unheard of for him. He ran home and took a nap.
Rebels come up short in final home game of season
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
The fans who attended UNLV's final home game found a fitting way to sum up the 2012 season.
Blog: Rebels can't overcome first-half struggles in loss to Cowboys
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
Wyoming quarterback Brett Smith passed for 412 yards with three touchdowns to lead the Cowboys to their third consecutive victory with a 28-23 victory against UNLV. It was the second consecutive loss for the Rebels, who finish their season on the road against Hawaii next Saturday.
Liberty shuts out Canyon Springs, one game away from third straight Sunrise title
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
Late in the second quarter, Canyon Springs High had a golden opportunity to tie the game against Liberty High. The Pioneers were on the Liberty 8-yard line, and were seemingly ready to score behind the legs of senior running back Donnel Pumphrey.
Inventor’s new-wave swamp cooler a breath of fresh air
Monday, Nov. 12, 2012
Jon Harms describes himself as a “mad inventor.” By day, he works as director of entertainment for the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. At night, he toils away in a lab. Harms’ quest for efficiency led him to invent the AerMist system, an air conditioner supercharger.
Wranglers' woes continue after falling to the Aces Saturday
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012
It might have taken 10 games, but the Las Vegas Wranglers finally got on the board first. Unfortunately, it did little to stop their losing streak
Aces strike first, handing Wranglers another loss
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012
The Las Vegas Wranglers’ slump continued as their losing streak was extended to four games, following a 2-1 loss to the Alaska Aces on Friday at the Orleans Arena.
Defense propels Canyon Springs to playoff win over Basic
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012
When Canyon Springs High defensive back A.J. Cooper picked off Basic High quarterback Jaylen Rose in the third quarter, nobody expected him to do what followed.
Nacua, Patriots advance with win over Silverado
Friday, Nov. 9, 2012
Kai Nacua rushed for 148 yards and four touchdowns to lead top-seeded Liberty High to a 33-14 victory over Silverado High in the Sunrise Region quarterfinals.
Cheyenne's state semifinal test involves surviving long travel, unfamiliar weather
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012
Winning a state championship isn’t supposed to be a walk in the park. It’s supposed to be hard and full of challenges. For the Cheyenne High School football team, that will definitely be the case, but even some have to wonder: It can’t be this hard.
Short-handed goal lifts Aces to shutout win over Wranglers
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012
The good news for the Las Vegas Wranglers was that the first shot didn't end up in the back of the net. The bad news was they were shut out once again.
Inaugural World Series of Fighting card deemed a success
Anthony Johnson, Andrei Arlovski earn knockout victories; organization president expects 'we're going to get better and better'
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012
Across the board, there was nothing but high praise for the first World Series of Fighting card. Fighters were impressed and felt taken care of. Trainers got the same vibe. The WSOF brought it all — sparkling production values, big names, good fights and a few highlight reels.
Wranglers drop second game to Ontario Reign
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012
Compared to Friday's penalty bonanza, Saturday's game between the Las Vegas Wranglers and Ontario Reign was relatively peaceful.
Penalty fest: Wranglers fall to Reign in physical contest
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012
Early in the third period, six Las Vegas Wranglers were crammed in the penalty box — incidentally the same number on the Wranglers' bench.
Liberty outclasses Foothill in 48-25 victory
Friday, Nov. 2, 2012
Liberty High extended its division winning streak to 22 games, following a 48-25 win over Foothill High on Friday.
Jonassaint runs wild in Green Valley's defeat of Silverado
Friday, Nov. 2, 2012
Gino Jonassaint was virtually unstoppable for Green Valley, rushing for 191 yards on 12 carries with four touchdowns.
Valley finishes season strong with win over Rancho
Friday, Nov. 2, 2012
Quentyn Jefferson rushed for three touchdowns, including a 31-yard scoring scamper to help Valley High end its season on a high note with a 52-7 victory over Rancho High on Friday.
Third period continues to be a charm for Wranglers
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012
Down two goals in the final 20 minutes, the Wranglers rallied for three goals to come away with a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Eagles on Saturday in front of an announced crowd of 4,159 fans at the Orleans Arena.
Moapa Valley blanks Pahrump in playoff opener
Friday, Oct. 26, 2012
Conner Mortensen rushed for three touchdowns and added a 67-yard punt return as Moapa Valley cruised to another blowout victory with a 65-0 rout of Pahrump Valley in the opening round of the Division-IA playoffs Thursday.
Mets brass visit Las Vegas, talk about new relationship with 51s
Friday, Oct. 26, 2012
New York Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson likens the Mets’ new affiliation with the Las Vegas 51s to a game of Old Maid that his team had lost, albeit by destiny.
Liberty proves itself with win over Basic
Friday, Oct. 26, 2012
The Patriots got a late score from star running back and UNLV commit Niko Kapeli to emerge with a 28-22 victory Friday over the Wolves.
Boulder City's rushing attack passes Faith Lutheran
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012
Boulder City advanced in the divisional playoffs thanks in part to its trademark rushing attack.
Bonanza beats Cimmaron-Memorial for a three-way tie for fourth place
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012
Scott Dore and Jayveon Taylor each caught and ran for scores as Bonanza picked up its first win in Sunset Southwest play with a 31-14 victory over Cimmaron-Memorial on Friday.
Stockton Thunder overtake Wranglers 5-4
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
There was no shortage of goals Saturday night at The Orleans Arena as the Las Vegas Wranglers and Stockton Thunder closed out their two-game set with the Thunder taking a 5-4 victory back to California.
Wranglers celebrate 3-2 OT win in home opener
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
Las Vegas Wranglers head coach Ryan Mougenel doesn’t want his team overthinking. He prefers them to stick with a keep-it-simple frame of mind.
Faith Lutheran rolls to 52-12 victory over Western
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
Anthony Pryatel-Farmer caught nine balls for 121 yards with three touchdowns to lead Faith Lutheran to a 52-12 victory over Western High.
Boulder City uses physical rushing attack to overpower Chaparral
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
Boulder City High stuck to its bread and butter, rushing for 427 yards in a 47-27 victory over Chaparral High.
Desert Oasis running game too much for Bonanza
Friday, Oct. 19, 2012
Kurtis Brooks and Andre Munyan ran for three touchdowns apiece to lead Desert Oasis High to a 44-20 victory over Bonanza High.
Kai Nacua leads Liberty to win against Eldorado
Friday, Oct. 19, 2012
Kai Nacua passed for three touchdowns and Tyler Newman threw for two more as Liberty High rolled to a 59-13 victory over Eldorado High.
NHL labor dispute causes changes for players such as Wranglers' Charlie Cook
Friday is opening night for the Wranglers, who host the Stockton Thunder at the Orleans Arena
Friday, Oct. 19, 2012
The ripple effects of the NHL lockout are being felt in the Las Vegas Wranglers’ ECHL. The labor dispute is prompting cancellation of regular-season NHL games, sending European teams into a feeding frenzy to sign the NHL-caliber talent and pushing out players who previously made a living playing overseas. “It’s extremely unfortunate,” said Ryan Mougenel, Wranglers coach and general manager. “There are a lot of players who deserve the right to be playing. It’s tough to sit by and watch NHL guys take journeymen’s jobs.” Charlie Cook is one of the players cast aside, but luckily for the defenseman, he’s found a spot on the Wranglers’ roster.
Liberty downs Del Sol after star tailback Kapeli goes down with injury
Friday, Oct. 12, 2012
If Liberty High head coach Rich Muraco wanted to see how some of his second string players would react to game situations, he got to see plenty of it against Del Sol on Friday.
Boulder City runs all over Sunrise Mountain
Friday, Oct. 12, 2012
Boulder City’s rushing attack faced little resistance against Sunrise Mountain on Friday. The Eagles rushed for 511 yards and seven touchdowns in a 55-6 rout.
Mojave punches ticket to postseason with win over Clark
Friday, Oct. 12, 2012
Mojave quarterback Zack Arave threw for 194 yards with three touchdowns as the Rattlers locked up a berth in the Division 1A state playoffs with a 45-7 victory over Clark on Friday.
Durango's rushing attack too much for Spring Valley
Friday, Oct. 12, 2012
Durango High’s Marcus Williams-Sanders rushed for three touchdowns, while Gene Germaine added one more and a pick-6 to give the Trail Blazers a 42-0 win over Spring Valley on Friday night.

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