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Every time I hear about a Stan Martyniouk fight, it gets the attention of my ears.

Sierra Lutheran High School's Andreas Gilson (Junior) ran a personal best 5K in Rocklin, California of 17:55 against a loaded field at the Bella Vista Bronco Invitational on Saturday he finished 31st.

Junior Jacob Tack ran 20:16, good for 91st place, he was followed by Sophomore Aaron Waite who covered the scenic wooded course in 20:55 (105th), and Freshman Flynn Scheibe was 119th in 22:10. In the girls race three young Falcons flew through the rolling course in tight formation.

Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter welcomes all Raiders fans to watch the Raiders vs Texans this Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1:25 p.m., at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St. in Carson City.

The Chapter will host a potluck, and Jimmy G's will offer drink specials for Chapter members. A 50/50 drawing will also be held. Winner must be present to win.

A moment of silence will be held in honor of Former Raiders Cornerback Willie Brown, 1967-78, during halftime.
For information, contact Co-Chair Jeremy Soga at (775) 220-6706.

Nevada quarterback Malik Henry will not suit up for the Wolf Pack for the foreseeable future.

Several new faces led Nevada basketball to a 81-52 scrimmage victory over Cal State East Bay on Saturday at Lawlor Events Center.

Regardless a runner’s place or time at the annual Take it to the Lake Half-Marathon Run, everyone inevitably leaves with a taste of success.

Nevada quarterback Malik Henry earned a second chance, and he made the most of it.

Carson High School cross country runners logged 18 personal record times on Saturday at the 41st annual Asics Clovis Invitational on Oct. 4 in Fresno, Calif. This meet featured Great Oak, the top boy's team in the country, and Nico Young of Newberry Park, top boy runner in the country

DAYTON, Nev. — Fredrik Nilehn, Lubbock, Tex., fired a final round 9-under par 63 to finish as low qualifier at 16-under 272 for the tournament and lead a group of 21 qualifiers who advance from Stage One Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club.

Junior quarterback Malik Henry resurged Nevada’s offense, but Brandon Talton’s game-winning field goal capped-off a 41-38 thriller over San Jose State on Saturday at Mackay Stadium.

Mikaela Mayer narrated her Olympic dream to television viewers on a Dr. Pepper commercial that first aired during the 2013 Rose Bowl. Today, the super featherweight boxer has another goal: A professional world title fight.

DAYTON, Nev. — Robert Bell, Pierz, Minn. carded a second consecutive 2-under par 70 for an 8-under 208 total to take a one-shot lead after the third round of Stage One Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club. Tied for second at 7-under 209 is the trio of Skyler Finnell, Carmel, Calif. with a 2-under 70, Derek Bayley, Rathdrum, Idaho also shot 2-under 70 and Frederik Nilehn, Lubbock, Tex. shot even par 72.

DAYTON, Nev. — The wind blew from the opposite direction and temperatures dropped in the second round of Stage One Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club. And players felt the effect as scores rose higher than in the first round and the veteran players in the field took advantage.

DAYTON, Nev. — The wind tried to be the story in the first round of Stage One Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club. But there is too much golf talent in the field of 65 players to allow that to happen even though winds gusted up to 20-25 mph late in the round.

As night falls but before the stars shine, the gloaming can be spectacular. Country singer Nikki Lane is destined to be a star, and an audience of about 250 watched her glow on Saturday in the Crystal Bay Casino.

The SLHS Falcons Cross Country Team had another strong day at Shadow Mountain Park in Sparks on Friday Oct. 4. Teagan Hansen finished second in a photo finish with Matt Gordon of Galena.

In what amounted to a preview of the league and region championship meets, the Carson High School girls and boys cross country teams posted fifth- and eighth-place finishes respectively at the Reed Invitational on Friday afternoon in Sparks.

Hungry for boxing? Fight fans will be served a smorgasbord of bouts on Saturday, Oct. 26, in the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

Zach Sever and Walker MacKenzie cracked the top five to lead the Carson High School cross country team captured third-place as a team on Saturday at the fourth annual Truckee Invitational.

CARSON CITY — Sierra Lutheran High School's Teagan Hansen continued his undefeated season Senior season on a beautiful cool Saturday morning in Truckee, Calif. Hansen won the 5K race in a time of 17:07, outlasting Zach Sever of Carson who was second in 17:15.

The Nevada football team started conference play on the wrong foot in a 54-3 homecoming loss to Hawaii on Saturday at Mackay Stadium.

Nevada couldn’t string together any offensive drives and the Rainbow Warriors took advantage a potent offensive attack.

The Carson High School cross country team returned home with several personal record times and personal goals achieved Saturday during the 10th annual Pacific Tiger Cross Country Invitational in Stockton, Calif.

Jack Dempsey. Boom Boom Mancini. George Foreman. Sugar Ray Leonard. Promoter Joey Gilbert recalled a litany of boxers whose legendary careers included memorable bouts held in Reno, location of the Independence Day 1908 Jack Johnson vs. Jim Jeffries “Fight of the Century.”

Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter will host an Oakland Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts Game Watch at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St., in Carson City.

New fans are welcome to join Chapter members and root on the Oakland Raiders. Jimmy G's will offer drink specials, while members will grill hot dogs for the crowd. Donations to cover the cost of food are accepted. A 50/50 cash drawing will be held as well.

A chance in the spotlight is hard to come by for any college athlete. But it took just one play for Nevada tight end Reagan Roberson to have his moment.

A pair of new faces appeared under center in Nevada football’s 37-21 road victory over UTEP on Saturday.

Fifth-year senior Cristian Solano made his first start since Oct. 6, 2018 against Fresno State. He broke his throwing hand in training camp, requiring surgery and allowing redshirt freshman Carson Strong to start the first three games of the season.

The Carson Senators varsity football team plays the Hug Hawks on Friday at Carson High School at 7 p.m.

Carson is 1-2 to start the year coming off a tough losses to Foothill and Redding. Hug is 0-4 coming off a 39-0 loss to Galena.

Carson City skateboarders and scooter-riders participated in the third annual skate competition hosted by Carson City Parks and Recreation, Carson City's Wheelhouse and Tahoe's Woodward.

Kids, families and spectators circled the skatepark Saturday while participants riding either skateboards or scooters tore through the cement park.

Nevada Raider Nation - Carson City Chapter will host an Oakland Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings game watch at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St.

New fans are welcome to join and sit (and scream) during the action of the game. Membership is just $20 per person.
Jimmy G's will offer drink specials during the game; those attending are welcome to bring a breakfast item to share, or donate to the cause.

With help from smothering defense and a potent run game, Nevada football held on to a 19-13 win over the Weber State Wildcats on Saturday at Mackay Stadium.