Robert Mugabe, strongman who ruled Zimbabwe for decades, dies

Robert Mugabe, the former leader of Zimbabwe forced to resign in 2017 after a 37-year rule whose early promise was eroded by economic turmoil, disputed elections and human rights violations, has died.

 
River Cats beat Aviators to even playoff series at 1-all

Zach Houchins and Abiatal Avelino each hit two-out RBI singles in the bottom of the sixth inning to help the River Cats even their first-round Pacific Coast League playoff series at a game apiece with a 8-6 win over the Aviators.

UNLV roundup: Women’s soccer team shut out by No. 12 Duke

Mackenzie Pluck scored two first-half goals to lead No. 12-ranked Duke to a 3-0 victory over UNLV in the Duke Classic women’s soccer tournament Thursday in Durham, North Carolina.

LETTER: Easy money

In reading Saturday’s editorial about the homeless problem in Calif., I was and wasn’t shocked.

LETTER: Hard work

Kudos to Reporter Aleksandra Appleton for her Monday article on college students working to achieve educational goals without excessive financial encumbrance.

LETTER: Bad optics

In Friday’s sports section, a report was made about Liberty High School traveling to Hawaii to play football.

Packers beat Bears 10-3 in NFL’s season opener

In a defensive battle also marked by sloppy offense and penalties, the Packers used the Bears usual trademark, a staunch D, and just enough from Aaron Rodgers on Thursday night to kick off the leagues 100th season with a 10-3 victory over their archrivals.

Arbor View rides committee of runners to 2-0 record

The Aggies are using three running backs — Daniel Mitchell, Jaedyn Jackson and Justin Hausner — to replace the production they received from all-state back Kyle Graham last season.

TV best bets for the week of Sept. 8

This week’s top choices include the debut of “NFL: The Grind,” a weekly look at life in the pro football league, on and off the field.

Arbor View girls soccer team ranked 14th in nation

A handful of valley soccer teams are making national waves this season, led by the Aggies, who are 6-0 and ranked 14th in this week’s USA Today Super 25 poll.

 
UNR dorm explosion triggered by faulty boiler

An investigation by the state fire marshal concluded that an explosion in a faulty boiler in a dorm basement severed a natural gas line, triggering a larger, second explosion.

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