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Koscheck ready and willing for showdown with Johnson: Despite quick turnaround and recent weigh-in issues for Anthony Johnson, Josh Koscheck avoids distraction, stays confident; Friday, Nov. 20, 2009; From the way Josh Koscheck makes it sound, his welterweight bout this Saturday at UFC 106 with Anthony Johnson may just come down to who can land the big bomb the fastest. "I think this is a good fight for the fans," Koscheck said. "You guys gotta know, this fight isn't going to the judging scorecards like the last couple of (big) fights have been in the UFC, with the (Shogun-Machida fight at UFC 104) and then the Randy Couture controversy with (Brandon) Vera.
Franchione emerges as potential early candidate for UNLV football post: Successful history at MWC programs could carry weight for Dennis Franchione; Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009; With the job listing still fresh on the market, UNLV interim athletic director Jerry Koloskie has been inundated with calls and e-mails from those interested in his football coaching vacancy. A source close to the situation confirmed to The Sun that one prominent figure to throw his hat into the ring early is Dennis Franchione, who most recently coached at Texas A&M.
Burst from Jones helps Rebels chop up Wolf Pack: Senior walk-on sparks key 11-0 second half run in victory; Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009; Some walk-ons wait an entire career to have the night that UNLV senior guard Steve Jones had on Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center. And for most of them, that night never comes.
Sadollah, Baroni in similar positions entering Saturday's meeting: Two fighters will battle to make a similar, much-needed statement; Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009; Since winning the seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter, injuries have held Sadollah to just one fight in the last 17 months — a first round TKO defeat against Johny Hendricks at UFC 101 in August in a bout that ended in an astonishing 29 seconds. As for the veteran Baroni, the 33-year-old, who made his organization debut at UFC 30 on Feb. 23, 2001, makes his first UFC appearance since UFC 51 on Feb. 5, 2005, this Saturday.
Bench leads second-half surge as Rebels get by Wolf Pack, 88-75: Hawkins, Marshall, Jones spark 46-21 run to improve UNLV to 2-0; Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009; When UNLV trailed 54-42 early in the second half, the Thomas & Mack Center was darn-near silent. By the end of the night, it was frenzied. That's what a 46-21 run can do for a home crowd. Freshmen Justin Hawkins and Anthony Marshall joined senior walk-on Steve Jones in igniting the spurt, as what once looked like a disappointing night for the Rebels turned into an all-around enjoyable victory for those in attendance.
Tito Ortiz set to end hiatus, return to where he belongs: Former light heavyweight champ hopes fill his old shoes, starting Saturday against Forrest Griffin; Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009; BIG BEAR, Calif. — A converted garage located towards the back of the expansive, gated training camp Tito Ortiz utilizes in the mountainous setting of Big Bear, Calif., in a way, symbolizes everything he's accomplished in a decorated mixed martial arts career. At the same time, it also symbolizes everything he hopes to add to that resumé upon his much-anticipated return to the UFC, which commences this Saturday night in his main event bout at UFC 106 with Forrest Griffin at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
Players graduating, returning discuss coaching turnover: QB Omar Clayton says it's a waiting game for most returners as coaching search ensues; Monday, Nov. 16, 2009; Whenever a college football program undergoes a coaching change, naturally, fallout ensues. Usually, it's in the form of players transferring out of the program. UNLV's decision to fire fifth-year coach Mike Sanford came as the 4-7 team heads into the bye week, and then plays its season finale on Nov. 28 at home against San Diego State. For the time being, until both the season is finished and a new coach is named, the UNLV players who are set to return next season are in a holding pattern of sorts.
Sanford places blame elsewhere for UNLV's shortcomings: Fired head coach says more commitment is needed from administration, community; Monday, Nov. 16, 2009; A day after his firing as the head football coach at UNLV, Mike Sanford sat in front of more microphones and recorders than he had seen at almost any point in his five-year tenure. He used that rare forum to proclaim that, in his mind, the program's failure to get off the ground had nothing to do with who the head coach was.
Sanford won't return as UNLV coach in 2010: Following fifth consecutive losing season, Rebels football program to head in a new direction; Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009; The Mike Sanford era at UNLV will officially be over once the Rebels complete another disappointing season with their finale at Sam Boyd Stadium on Nov. 28 against San Diego State. Sources close to the situation confirmed the news to The Sun on Sunday night in the wake of the Rebels' 45-17 loss on Saturday evening to Air Force. The defeat dropped UNLV to 4-7.
Bruised and battered, Cotto says he will fight again: Despite losing his belt in lopsided defeat, Miguel Cotto tells crowd he will be back; Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009; Those in Miguel Cotto's corner on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena made the executive, majority decision to send their fighter in for a 12th and final round with Manny Pacquiao. The fight was called 55 seconds into the frame and awarded to Pacquiao by TKO. But, in reality, the fight ended much earlier, as Cotto was gradually worn down after two solid rounds to start the fight. Speaking in bigger picture terms, Cotto told his fans afterwards that the fight go on in regards to his career.

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Friday Links Feast: BYU-TCU set to grab national spotlight ... sort of: Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
UNLV's Ryan Wolfe, B.J. Bell get professional dance lessons ... from JT: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
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