Aviators topple Rainiers to clinch PCL playoff berth

It went all the way down to the first day of September, but the Aviators earned a Pacific Coast League playoff berth with an 8-1 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers Sunday night at the Las Vegas Ballpark.

Novak Djokovic out of US Open with bad shoulder

Novak Djokovic’s left shoulder was aching, his chances were fading in the fourth round against Stan Wawrinka and, soon enough, the U.S. Open’s defending champion and No. 1 seed was out of the tournament, leaving to a chorus of boos.

LETTER: Las Vegas Monorail a local transportation asset

I believe having people use mass transit and taking cars off the road is in the best interest of society. Sometimes, the answers to problems are simple ones.

LETTER: Clark County teachers and master’s degrees

I keep hearing teachers say they deserve the step increases they were promised when they started their master’s program or the continuing ed curriculum.

COMMENTARY: Right-to-work law boosts the Nevada economy

Nevada’s right-to-work is simple: It means no worker can be forced to join a union or pay union dues to get or keep a job. It’s basic common sense.

UNLV roundup: Freshman steps up in women’s soccer victory

Freshman Alysa Caso scored her first two collegiate goals, including the go-ahead score with 59 seconds left, to rally UNLV past host Cal State Bakersfield 2-1 in a nonconference women’s soccer match.

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve showcases working honeybees

The observation hive, which is enclosed behind glass, was installed in March at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve’s visitor center. It is home to between 20,000 and 30,000 bees.

Comedian Kevin Hart injured in California car crash

A California Highway Patrol collision report says the 40-year-old Hart was a passenger in a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda that went off Mulholland Highway.

Serena Williams turns ankle, holds on for US Open win

Williams quickly was back on course after the fall, beating No. 22 seed Petra Martic 6-3, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows for her 11th appearance in a row.

Mail carrier whose truck hijacked among dead in Texas attack

Mail carrier Mary Granados was alone in her U.S. Postal Service truck when she was shot and killed by a gunman who hijacked the white vehicle amid his frenzy of violence.

 
Raiders claim QB DeShone Kizer

The Raiders claimed the former Notre Dame quarterback off waivers Sunday after he was released by the Packers a day earlier, temporarily giving them four signal-callers on the roster.

Israel, Hezbollah engage in intense fighting

JERUSALEM — Hezbollah militants on Sunday fired a barrage of anti-tank missiles into Israel, prompting a reprisal of heavy Israeli artillery fire in a rare burst of fighting between the bitter enemies.

Florida’s fate with Hurricane Dorian may be a matter of miles

National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham is telling residents don’t bet on safety just because his office’s specific forecast track has the storm just a bit offshore.

US consumers may see higher prices in escalating trade war

President Donald Trump said U.S.-China trade talks were still on for September. “We’ll see what happens,” he said. “But we can’t allow China to rip us off anymore as a country.”

Pope stuck in Vatican elevator until rescue

“First of all I must excuse myself for being late. I was blocked in an elevator for 25 minutes,” Pope Francis said.

Loud garge noise disturbing neighbors

Try contacting the owner one more time and invite him to meet with you at the community so that he can witness the noise. Arrange for some maintenance technician to be present for their suggestion as to how to remedy the problem and the cost.

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