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Justin M. Bowen

Wink Adams of UNLV lays it in for two Wednesday night as the Rebels take on the Fresno State Bulldogs at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif.

UNLV stays perfect on the road: REBELS BASKETBALL: Willis, Santee step up in 82-76 win over Fresno State; Thu, Dec 4, 2008 (2:10 a.m.); By Rob Miech; FRESNO – Eighty seconds remained Wednesday night at the Save Mart Center when UNLV coach Lon Kruger switched gears on one of his basic plays. And sophomore Tre’Von Willis, before a crowd that included about 50 friends and relatives, proved his growing value at the point. Nearly every UNLV player and coach agreed that it might have been the best singular play of the Rebels’ season so far.

Santee helps UNLV find offensive balance: REBELS BASKETBALL: Junior center’s 21 points only a portion of his contribution in win; By Ryan Greene; FRESNO -- Darris Santee doesn't say much, and even when he produces at a prolific rate on the court, he doesn't indicate it with even a moderate amount of emotion.

UNLV hoops notebook: Kruger's words spark halftime turnaround: REBELS BASKETBALL:; By Rob Miech; FRESNO – For at least the second time this season, UNLV coach Lon Kruger did not mince his words to his players at halftime Wednesday night at the Save Mart Center.

Extra Minutes: UNLV 82, Fresno State 76: REBELS BASKETBALL:; By Ryan Greene, Rob Miech; Analysis and reaction to Wednesday night's game against Fresno State.

Creating a champion: Former Palo Verde quarterback reflects on installation of double-wing offense; By Ray Brewer; Jarrell Harrison remembers the first practice. A sophomore quarterback on Palo Verde's football squad, Harrison and his teammates were the first group to run the program's signature offense. It was the summer of 2002 and longtime Panthers coach Darwin Rost introduced the double-wing to a group of confused athletes, Harrison said.

Bonanza grad recovers from elbow surgery: CSN pitcher a sixth round pick for the Phillies despite injury; By Brett Okamoto; For former Bonanza pitcher Colby Shreve, the difference between being a first round pick in the Major League Baseball draft and a sixth round pick is very small. About pencil-lead small.

Eighth grader to play on national stage: By Jared Harmon; Del Webb Middle School eighth grader Cody Mucino knows the power of YouTube.

A recession-proof fight? Promoter thinks so: De La Hoya-Pacquiao:; By Jeff Haney; Those who track such arcane segments of the business are reporting that preliminary sales of the pay-per-view broadcast of Saturday night’s Oscar De La Hoya-Manny Pacquiao fight have been encouraging. The figures are so strong, in fact, they’re outpacing the numbers put up by De La Hoya’s bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in May 2007.

On the court again: Bishop Gorman girls basketball coach happy to return to her team after bike crash; By Christopher Drexel; The last thing Sheryl Krmpotich remembers about July 21 is riding her bicycle through a park by her house near Valle Verde Drive and Interstate 215.

Green Valley girls soccer back on the pitch: Season begins after Title IX lawsuit settled; By Jared Harmon; After a year of uncertainty as to when and in what form the high school girls soccer season would come, reigning Sunrise Regional champion Green Valley High is back on the field.

Rodeo begins 10-day run in Las Vegas: By Sun Staff; It’s been 50 years since the National Finals Rodeo got its start in 1959, and Las Vegas gets to enjoy the anniversary celebration beginning today.

Kindred spirits on the court: Prep Basketball: Lake Mead basketball teammates making plans to stick together; By Sean Ammerman; When Lake Mead Christian Academy junior basketball players DeQuan Thompson and Landon Littlefield set out to find a college, they only had one requirement — finding a school where they could play together.

B.C. runner ready to make latest marathon his next conquest: By Brent Hinckley; Crossing the finish line of the Las Vegas Marathon on Sunday will mark a special victory for Boulder City resident Richard Owen.

Paralyzed IndyCar racer lauded for charity: By Sean Ammerman; Former IndyCar racer Sam Schmidt doesn't remember the crash almost nine years ago that left him without feeling below his neck.

Henderson team advances to youth title game: By Sean Ammerman; James Silvas was surprised to see how competitive the National Youth Football League had become.

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