25 of college football’s most controversial moments

With a high-emotion, high-impact sport such as college football, controversy is simply inevitable. Here’s are some of the moments that have defined the concept over the history of the game.

Nevada’s Democratic telephone caucus may be scrubbed

The Democratic National Committee has recommended the Nevada Democratic Party’s plan for a telephonic virtual caucus option not be approved because of concerns about hacking.

Weili Zhang seeks UFC belt, history

The 30-year-old could become the first Chinese fighter to win a UFC title when she faces Jessica Andrade for the women’s strawweight title on Saturday

Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died of accidental overdose

A medical examiner in Texas has ruled that Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol.

 
UNLV can set tone with win over Southern Utah

UNLV is a 24-point favorite in Saturday’s 7 p.m. season opener against Southern Utah at Sam Boyd Stadium. The Rebels need to validate their bowl hopes with a strong performance.

Consumers about to feel pain of Trump’s China tariffs

For the first time since President Trump launched a trade war, American households face price increases starting Sunday as many U.S. companies pass on price increases to customers.

Boy Scouts threatened by wave of child sex abuse lawsuits

The Scouts have been sued in multiple states in recent months by purported abuse victims, including plaintiffs taking advantage of new state laws or court decisions allowing suits previously barred.

Electric bikes to be allowed in all national parks, public lands

Motorized electric bicycles may soon be humming their way into national parks and other public lands nationwide, under a new Trump administration order — hotly opposed by many outdoors groups.

Jim Leavelle, lawman at Oswald’s side in shooting, dies at 99

Jim Leavelle, a Dallas lawman who was captured in one of history’s most iconic photos as he escorted President John F. Kennedy’s assassin as he was fatally shot, has died. He was 99.

Findlay VW Henderson GM earns designation on 40 Under 40

Melisa Eichbauer, general manager of Findlay Volkswagen, recently earned a place on the prestigious “40 Under40” list that is published annually by Automotive News.

Mexico’s new bloody drug war may be worse than old one

Mexico’s drug war appears to be back — and it may be worse this time around than in the bloody years of the government’s 2006-2012 offensive against drug cartels.

White House eyes mental institutions as answer to gun violence

As the White House scrambles to help President Trump accomplish objective, it’s an idea that mental health professionals say reflects outdated thinking on the treatment of mental illness.

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