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Mahdi rushes for 216 yards to help Texas State rally past Nevada 35-24
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Ismail Mahdi rushed for 216 yards and two touchdowns and Texas State scored 35 unanswered points to rally for a 35-24 victory over Nevada on Saturday. Brandon Talton kicked a 30-yard field goal and KK Meier returned an interception 98 yards for a touchdown...
Donald Trump commits to Nevada caucus as state GOP approves rules rivals see as helping his campaign
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump 's campaign committed to running in Nevada’s caucus as the state party approved rules that rival campaigns say tilt the state’s nominating process in his favor. The provisions would bar any candidate from the Feb. 8 caucus if they...
Nevada Republicans brace for confusion as party eyes election rules that may favor Trump
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's push to bend state Republican parties to his will — and gain an advantage in his effort to return to the White House — is coming to a head in Nevada. The state GOP, which is led by Trump allies, is insisting on moving forward...
Nevada pardons board will now consider requests for posthumous pardons
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's pardons board will now consider requests for posthumous pardons in a limited scope, nearly six years after it voted to freeze such applications amid a backlog in cases. The nine-member board voted unanimously Wednesday to begin accepting petitions for...
Oklahoma, Cincinnati face off in an unusual and temporary Big 12 matchup as league play ramps up
Oklahoma vs. Cincinnati sounds like a dream bowl matchup — the blue-blood Sooners against one of the most consistent Group of Five powers. Not anymore. After realignment, it's a league game — but just for one year. Oklahoma, on its way to the Southeastern Conference next year,...
STAT WATCH: Colorado State's penalty problems are not exclusive to their loss to Buffaloes
From Colorado State's perspective, its school-record number of penalties was largely to blame for its devastating loss at Colorado. “I can’t even speak about it, it's so ridiculous," coach Jay Norvell said after the 43-35 loss in two overtimes. "And it’s a real shame because a...
2 pilots killed after their planes collided upon landing at air races in Reno, Nevada
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Two pilots were killed when their planes crashed upon landing at an air racing event Sunday in Reno, authorities said. Officials with the Reno Air Racing Association said the planes collided at the conclusion of the T-6 Gold race around 2:15 p.m. Sunday. ...
Neal runs for 3 TDs, Hinshaw Jr. adds runs for another to help Kansas beat Nevada 31-24
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Devin Neal and Daniel Hishaw Jr. combined for 137 rushing yards and four touchdowns, Jalon Daniels threw for 298 yards, and Kansas pulled away from Nevada in the fourth quarter for a 31-24 victory Saturday night at Mackay Stadium. The game was tied at 24-all when...
Kansas is a heavy favorite to beat Nevada and remain unbeaten
Kansas (2-0) at Nevada (0-2), Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network) Line: Kansas by 27 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Barring a major upset, Kansas will be able to run its...
Wave of teacher absences forcing Vegas-area school closures deemed an illegal strike, judge finds
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge on Wednesday ordered a teachers union to put an end to teacher absences that have forced Las Vegas-area school closures and that she said are “very clearly a strike,” amid a contract battle in a state where it is illegal for public employees to walk off the job. ...
