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Under the steady guidance of low-key coach Lon Kruger, the UNLV men’s basketball team has enjoyed a return to prominence in recent years, earning two straight trips to the NCAA Tournament.

Evans’ career in ascent

At Tuesday’s final news conference for tonight’s Ultimate Fighting Championship card at the MGM Grand Garden, virtually all of the combatants on the dais were dressed as if they were coming from or heading to a workout.   Video & Slideshow

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Jackson refuses to live in past

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson says he’s looking ahead, not behind, as he prepares to return to the Octagon on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden.

Fighters get in spirit of season

Any of them could have the spotlight to themselves. That’s how good they are.

Affliction card finds date, home

After a cancellation, a venue change and a new business partner, Affliction MMA has finally scheduled an 11-fight card Jan. 24 at Anaheim, Calif., more than six months after its debut event there.

Bader scores ‘Ultimate’ win

With the exception of Saturday’s season finale, “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show finished taping about six months ago.

MMA fighter tries to honor late dad

If not for his late father, Efrain Escudero wouldn’t have competed in Season 8 of “The Ultimate Fighter.”

UFC will spotlight heroes in next card

It’s fairly common to see a combatant injured at a mixed martial arts venue. But the UFC is turning its attention to the injuries of true heroes.

UFC gets busy as ’08 ends

While the Ultimate Fighting Championship did not hold a card in its home base of Las Vegas for several months during the second half of 2008, the organization will more than make up for the absence as the year comes to a close.

Lesnar lowers boom on overmatched Couture

Randy Couture didn’t show his age Saturday night. Rather, he showed his size in a futile attempt to conquer Brock Lesnar, a 6-foot-31/2-inch, 265-pound giant.

Stevenson chases another title shot

Joe Stevenson had to commute a bit farther this time, but with a win, his journey to the top of his profession won’t be nearly as long as it was the first time.

Couture back where he belongs

Randy Couture over the last 15 months learned one or two or 10 valuable lessons but none more important than a simple truism often echoed throughout sports: Play to your strength.

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