EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Washington coach Flip Saunders has spent the last two days trying to re-establish the routine for the Washington Wizards after the season-long suspensions of Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton by the NBA for bringing guns into the locker room.
NEW YORK - An advertisement featuring the NBA's two biggest superstars includes a gun reference, the same week two players were suspended for carrying firearms to the locker room.
NEW YORK - The New York Yankees are taking their World Series trophy to Asia.
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Twins backup catcher Jose Morales will be out until mid-March following surgery on his injured right wrist. Starting second baseman Nick Punto won't need as much time for his recovery.
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire says he's optimistic that a new deal will get done with American League MVP Joe Mauer.
PITTSBURGH - Pirates owner Bob Nutting declined to listen to separate proposals to buy the team last year, including a surprise bid from Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux, officials with knowledge of the talks told The Associated Press.
METAIRIE, La. - When Randall Gay saw middle-aged men exchange tearful embraces in the Louisiana Superdome, he could relate.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - When he was packing for South Florida a few days ago, New England defensive lineman Vince Wilfork hadn't realized he would be attending what essentially has become a meeting of Miami Hurricanes alumni.
TEMPE, Ariz. - Kurt Warner thanked God, hugged his children and wife and said goodbye to an NFL career that seems the stuff of sports fiction.
Hardly a stretch for a nickname, you know. The NFL's dominant player can claim New Orleans heritage, after all. At 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, he's no shrimp. And as the only four-time league MVP, he makes this quarterbacking thing look simple.
NEW ORLEANS - On his feet, his insides roiling like a butter churn, Percy "PJ" Williams Jr. pulled his leather Saints helmet over his face and closed his eyes.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The young journalist who became an Internet sensation during the 2008 presidential campaign is working the Pro Bowl beat this week.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Former Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn has been hired by the Baltimore Ravens to be their quarterbacks coach.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Ball control offense will no longer be part of Notre Dame's philosophy under new coach Brian Kelly.
WASHINGTON - Chris Wright and Georgetown put on a show for the commander in chief.
No one said it was going to be pretty, but the Douglas High girls' basketball team clawed its way back onto the map Friday night in Minden.
The Douglas boys' basketball team was looking for some kind of spark heading into the fourth quarter Friday night. Any kind of spark.
If you are dealing with the death of a loved one or are grieving over a divorce after many years of marriage Barton's Hospice of the Lake & Valley may be able to help with monthly Memory Dish Bereavement Groups.
The menu for the week of Feb. 1-5 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.
Dario Hunt has no explanation as to why foul trouble always seems to find him.
Many people today are confused about life. They are asking many questions, looking for answers in a variety of places. Where can I find the truth? How do I know the way? What is life all about? Who am I and do I have a purpose? Is there more to this life than meets the eye? Jesus made a bold and definitive statement recorded in the book of John.
We plant, water and fertilize. Then we mow and throw all that green growth away. What a waste. Why not plant, water, fertilize, harvest and eat? I'm not advocating eating grass but, with water such a precious resource in the arid West, can we justify using it on plants, such as lawn, that are merely aesthetic?
EDITOR: A letter appeared recently in a local paper saying that it's time to cut the president a little slack, give the man some elbow room to set things in order.
Happy birthday, Ben Oxley. Jan 20, 2010, would have been your 38th birthday, but your life was taken away by someone. On Feb. 21, 2008, your family and friends' lives were changed forever. We all miss you more than words can say. We know you are in a better place as people say to us all the time, but that does not make it any easier on us, we miss your smile your laugh and just your love of life.
I am the executive director of the Suicide Prevention Network for Douglas County. From Jan. 1 until Dec. 31, 2009, Douglas County had a total of 198 attempted suicides and 21 deaths by suicide.
They are in your medicine cabinet. When you are sick, they make you better. When you are watching television, they are advertised regularly. You may even have some left over from a past illness. I am referring to prescription drugs. Because they are so much a part of our lives, most of us do not give them much thought. So the following are some things to consider regarding prescription drugs and their storage and disposal.
Miss Nevada Christina Keegan is only the second Gardnerville resident to compete in the Miss America pageant on Saturday.
Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
Melodrama performances start tonight and run through Sunday. But don't plan to go unless you already have tickets. We've been sold out for weeks.
MILWAUKEE - Former All-Star outfielder Jim Edmonds has agreed to a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, hoping to return to the big leagues after sitting out last season.
Miss Nevada 2010 Christina Keegan models her gowns and Miss Nevada 2003 Christina Bourne emcees a Miss America Pageant preview event at St. Gall Catholic Church on Jan. 17. Douglas High School graduate Keegan is Nevada's 2010 candidate for Miss America.
OAKLAND - The New Orleans Hornets have used their successful month to take hold of eighth place in the talented Western Conference, a key step for this improving franchise.
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. - Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison said Wednesday he is interested in buying the Golden State Warriors.
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Minden on Feb. 12 to benefit Austin's House. The second annual Mardi Gras Magic dinner and dance in the Shannon Ballroom at the Carson Valley Inn recreates the party atmosphere of New Orleans on Fat Tuesday with outstanding music, dancing, prizes and food.
It hasn't taken Olek Czyz long to make his presence felt with the Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball team.
About 500 people showed up to get information about health care providers and other services at the 11th annual Senior Health Fair at the Carson Valley Inn on Wednesday.
Carson High's wrestling team kept up its two dual-meet win streaks alive Wednesday night on Senior Night at Morse Burley Gymnasium.
Do you love your library and want to help promote library programs for people of all ages? Join officers and board of trustees of the Friends of the Douglas County Library at the annual membership reception, 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, at 1625 Library Lane, Minden. Refreshments served and door prizes awarded. Annual event is to thank members for their support, and to encourage new members to join. Information, douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.
USASA competitors endured blustery weather this weekend at Kirkwood with the first of three Boarder X's of the season. There were more than 80 competitors braving the weather, trying to earn their spot to the national championships.
The Carson Valley Middle School seventh-grade volleyball team beat South Tahoe and Pau-Wa-Lu last week while losing to Eagle Valley.
There is going to be a free immunization clinic at Fire Station 7 on Mitch Drive in the Gardnerville Ranchos on 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. There were restrictions on who could get the vaccine and even some concern there would be enough for those who are want to get vaccinated. This clinic will be open to all ages with no restrictions, and there is plenty of the vaccine in both nasal spray and injection type.
The Douglas High junior varisty boys' basketball team stayed perfect on the year with big wins over Carson and Fallon last week.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball hasn't been a topic of water cooler conversation in northern Nevada since a guy named Nick Fazekas left town
ANTIOCH, Ill. - Former San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl punter Tom Wittum, who was drafted by the Chicago White Sox but opted for a standout baseball and football career at Northern Illinois, has died. He was 60.
At least a half-dozen states are considering measures that would toughen restrictions on young athletes returning to play after head injuries, inspired by individual cases and the attention the issue has received in the NFL.
OKLAHOMA CITY - CC Sabathia never felt as if the pressure that can come with signing a $161 million contract ever got to him.
LOS ANGELES - Ronnie Belliard's new contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers was worth the wait. Worth the weight, that is.
SAN DIEGO - The next stop on Jon Garland's tour of Southern California's big league teams is San Diego and spacious Petco Park.
CHICAGO - Andre Dawson will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Montreal Expo, despite his preference to go in as a Chicago Cub.
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers claimed utility player Joe Inglett off waivers from the Texas Rangers.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Once Billy Beane received positive word on Ben Sheets' throwing session last week, the Oakland general manager pounced. The pitcher's agent had an impressive offer in hand from the Athletics practically by the time Sheets was done icing down his arm afterward. It was merely an hour later.
INDIANAPOLIS - Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne grew up as Saints fans.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Even wearing his familiar No. 5, Donovan McNabb looked a little different Wednesday in an NFC Pro Bowl jersey.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Chad Ochocinco took a snap and tested his punting leg, then later tried out as TV commentator while his opponents practiced.
WASHINGTON - Harvard biologist and runner Daniel Lieberman had a simple question: "How did people run without shoes?"
NEW YORK - When Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton brought their dispute to work, they needed to leave the guns home. Instead, the Washington Wizards guards became the first players to violate NBA rules prohibiting firearms on team property, and commissioner David Stern suspended both without pay for the remainder of the season Wednesday.
Nico Barker, fr., Montana State Northern: Stats not available.
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The past nine days couldn't have crept by any slower for South Tahoe High wrestler Cameron Cason.
RENO, Nev. - Tahnee Robinson tied her career-high with 25 points while Shavon Moore added 11 as the University of Nevada women's basketball team beat LA Tech 69-56 Tuesday night in front of a season-high 1,180 fans at Lawlor Events Center.
Reno, Nev. - The University of Nevada baseball team will begin practice on Friday at Peccole Park in preparation for the 2010 season opener Feb. 19 at Santa Clara. The Wolf Pack return 18 letter winners, six starting position players and two starting pitchers from a squad that posted a 25-31 overall record and went 10-13 in Western Athletic Conference play in 2009. The Pack will once again be led by head coach Gary Powers who enters his 28th season directing the program and surpassed the 800 win mark a year ago. The longest tenured coach in Nevada history, his overall record stands at 820-652-4.
The Douglas High Lady Tigers basketball team fell 50-14 to Galena in Minden Tuesday night.
The Galena boys' basketball team, probably more than any other team in the Northern 4A, is known for its ability to run the delay offense.
There was a period of time a couple years back where it seemed every time teams from Carson and Douglas High School met up, there was at least one incident I'd end up writing about the following week - usually in this column.
It was difficult to tell if it was Christmas or January last week when a van-load of amazing toys arrived at Family Support Council from the Carson Valley Inn. There were games, tons of books, big blocks for little fingers, shelves made especially for tykes and other wonderful play things previously used in the CVI's Kid's Fun Center.
I would like to thank Joyce and Krissy (I hope the names are correct) and the staff at the Silver City RV Park and store for their help and concern after an accident I had on Friday morning, Jan. 22.
I read the article on Jan. 8 about the local motocross facility and it infuriated me so much I had to respond. I'm of the impression that the person who wrote this article has nothing better to do with their time than complain about every little thing that they don't happen to like.
On Jan. 14, I was accosted in the beautiful Minden Park a block from my home. I had been visiting this park daily for over a year-and-a-half. Many divergent peoples gathered there, from teen-aged rompers to elderly men with canes. Standing out in my mind now is the woman runner who, when witnessing the violent outburst of this man's voice and the subsequent physical attack he perpetrated upon me, kept on running, yelling out her disapproval to him.
This letter is in response to the Jan. 6 letter submitted by April Pederson of Reno about "the problems shelter-obtained animals cause," and to the Jan. 8 letter submitted by Sam Foster of Carson City stating that "pets should be trivial" and that "sixth-graders donating blankets to pound mutts is barf-inducing."
Almost a year to the day after the expiration of the Indian Hills General Improvement District's exemption from reducing the arsenic in its drinking water a purer source has been secured.
The R-C will be posting live updates from the Douglas-Galena basketball games in Minden Tuesday night. Girls start at 5:15 p.m. and boys start at 7 p.m.
The Douglas High School ski team competed at the Whittell race at Heavenly Ski Resort Monday afternoon.
The Douglas High wrestling team posted a solid fifth-place finish out of 17 teams at the Fernley Vaquero Classic over the weekend, marking their final tournament before the Northern 4A Regional Championships in February.
After the recent success of its Family Fun and Fit Day, Tumbleweeds Gymnastics in Minden, along with Kaia F.I.T. (formerly Moxy Fitness) has decided to branch out with a youth and teen fitness program call Kx.
The Coleville girls' basketball team split over the weekend to drop into second place in the Western A League.
Bills which are deemed extremely important have been introduced in the Nevada legislature this week. The Washoe delegation has introduced a measure, which, if it becomes a law, will again make Nevada a mecca for aching hearts. The bill calls for a six months residence and is practically a duplicate of the divorce law, prior to the change in 1913.
I jumped out of the shower and noticed I had cobwebs on my ceiling vent in the master bathroom. Wait a minute; I am supposed to be an excellent housekeeper. A quick trip to the local hardware store and $90 later, I had myself a beautiful new ceiling fixture. It came complete with a fan, a heater and a light. Actually it looked just like the old one, but new and white instead of yellow. The thing that irritated me the most was how yellow the old plastic had become.
The Douglas County Senior Center's 11th annual Senior Health Fair is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the Shannon Ballroom at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
Another unbelievable December food drive thanks to all of the supporters of our local Carson Valley Community Food Closet.
The Sierra Ballet Theatre Co. presents their fourth annual "A Dance Extravaganza" in two performances, 6 p.m. Feb. 6 and Feb. 27, at the MontBleu Theater in Stateline.
Richard and Regina Stephenson of Genoa announce the engagement of their daughter Shenea Ann Stephenson to Christopher Paul Strader. Stephenson is a 2000 graduate of Douglas High School and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 2005 with degrees in international business, marketing and Spanish, and an economics minor.
Soroptimist International of Carson Valley hosts the Savor the Flavor wine tasting fundraiser, Feb. 27, at Genoa Lakes Golf Resort. Event features wines, microbrews, food from area restaurants, silent auction and Megabucks slot raffle.
Surrender to the music and let the spirit move you during Ecstatic Dancing, 7-9 p.m. Friday, at 02 Wellness Studio, 1557 Zerolene Place, Minden. Cost is $15.
Tickets are on sale for the Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival presented by the Carson Valley Arts Council and the Town of Genoa on April 29-May 2.
BOSTON - Boston Celtics forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis is looking to change his image. Step One: Drop the nickname.
MIAMI - Cleveland forward Jamario Moon returned to the court Monday night, checking in as a reserve during the first quarter of the Cavaliers' game against the Miami Heat.
CHICAGO - The New Orleans Hornets have traded starting shooting guard Devin Brown to the Chicago Bulls for backup 7-foot center Aaron Gray.
WASHINGTON - Washington Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge Monday, explaining he had a pistol because he feared teammate Gilbert Arenas would shoot him or blow up his car after the two argued over a card game.
DENVER - The Denver Nuggets have decided not to suspend J.R. Smith over his behavior on the bench that rubbed management the wrong way.
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama welcomed the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers to the White House Monday, praising the team for their accomplishments on the basketball court and their service in the community.
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Orioles and Miguel Tejada are headed toward a reunion. This time, however, Tejada will play third base instead of shortstop.
SAN DIEGO - Outfielder Matt Stairs and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor league deal.
Tom Hicks has agreed to sell the Texas Rangers to a group that includes Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan.
NEW YORK - Alex Rodriguez looked at the award he just received from Babe Ruth's granddaughter with big eyes and a broad grin. It was as if he almost couldn't believe it was his.
HOUSTON - Left-hander Tim Byrdak and the Houston Astros have avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.6 million contract.
PHILADELPHIA - A person familiar with the negotiations says catcher Carlos Ruiz and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to an $8.85 million, three-year contract that avoids salary arbitration.
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers have added right-hander Colby Lewis to their 40-man roster, clearing space for the former supplemental first-round pick by designating infielder Joe Inglett for assignment.
MILWAUKEE - Dave Bush and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a one-year contract for $4,215,000.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Royals are reshaping their entire outfield and making Jose Guillen their full-time designated hitter.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - New York Mets ace Johan Santana has thrown off a mound for the first time since elbow surgery last Sept. 1 and said he felt good.
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Infielder Maicer Izturis and the Los Angeles Angels have reached agreement on a $10 million, three-year contract and avoided going to arbitration.
MESA, Ariz. - An agreement that would help keep the Chicago Cubs' spring training home in Arizona cleared a hurdle Monday, winning approval from city officials in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa.
NEW ORLEANS - A 40-yard field goal in overtime by a little-known kicker could become as famous as jambalaya in these parts.
INDIANAPOLIS - This is perfect for the Indianapolis Colts: They have Peyton Manning and they're back in the Super Bowl.
NEW YORK - Brett Favre and Peyton Manning. A New York team and the city of New Orleans.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - One after another, the Minnesota Vikings mentioned how much they enjoyed playing with Brett Favre.
INDIANAPOLIS - Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney sprained his right ankle late in the AFC championship game but is expected to play in the Super Bowl.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Rex Ryan was so pleased with his team's surprising playoff run this season, he's clearing out his wardrobe.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Guard Chris Snee and tackle David Diehl of the New York Giants have been added to the NFC Pro Bowl team.
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Colts started this season with one goal: winning another Super Bowl.
METAIRIE, La. - Sean Payton still hadn't gone home yet when the New Orleans Saints returned to work the day after the biggest win in franchise history.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Kerry Rhodes might have played his last game with the New York Jets.
NEW YORK - Rich, powerful and more popular than ever, the NFL gets closer to a doomsday scenario every day.
BOSTON - Tom Brady said Monday he won't need surgery for rib and finger injuries that bothered him for much of the season.
It is a new year and we're excited about the new Farm Bill programs we have to offer. Hopefully you've already heard about the new Conservation Stewardship Program. The new CSP offers an opportunity for every landowner to participate. If you are trying to increase your bottom line and leave the land in good shape for the next generation, I encourage you to call your local NRCS office to see if CSP will work for you.
The Oakland Raiders denied a report by ESPN on Saturday that they have made a decision to bring Tom Cable back as coach next season, saying the evaluation process is still ongoing.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Evgeni Nabokov kept the San Jose Sharks in the game long enough for his teammates to find their legs against the speedy Buffalo Sabres.
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - Greg Smith had 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists as Fresno State held off Nevada for an 87-77 victory on Saturday night.
FALLON - The Douglas boys basketball team had its hands full in the first half against Fallon on Saturday at Elmo Derrico Gym.
On Saturday, the Douglas High girls' basketball team came from behind to slip past the Greenwave, 35-32 at Elmo Derrico Gym. Senior NaJae Jackson led Douglas with 16 points as the Tigers sit one game out of the fourth and final playoff spot in the league.
Although he's not exactly a young, up and coming racer anymore, Davy Jones is far and away the most accomplished racing driver living in our local area.
It was a week of perspective for the Douglas High girls' basketball team.
The going story for any Carson-Douglas basketball game is that records, talent and home-court advantage generally go right out the window.
Friends of Habitat Today publisher and Gardnerville Ranchos resident Danny Haesaerts are helping out after he fell and shattered four vertebrae in his neck recently.
What could be greener for home gardens than going organic? People don't always understand what organic means. People think it means that no pesticides can be used, but that is not necessarily the case. According to Cooperative Extension's national Web site, eXtension.org, "organic farming can be defined by the proactive, ecological management strategies that maintain and enhance soil fertility, prevent soil erosion, promote and enhance biological diversity, and minimize risk to human and animal health and natural resources."
The spring session of the Why Catholic? faith journey begins Feb. 16. For many Catholic adults, formal religious education ended in school or with the sacrament of confirmation. Many have come to realize that the yearn to learn still exists.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offers a free workshop on training and pruning fruit trees presented by Master Gardener Michael Janik, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2, at Bartley Ranch in Reno.
Have you noticed almost every commercial on TV lately is for weight loss, gym membership, or a stop smoking product? I hope you know it's all because America sees a new year as a time for change.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Defenseman Dan Boyle could miss the next two games for the San Jose Sharks because of an undisclosed upper-body injury.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Even with high-scoring defenseman Dan Boyle injured, the San Jose Sharks managed to find generate some offense from the blue line.
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Former assistant coach Melissa Price has been named the head coach of the Nevada women's soccer team.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Oakland Athletics prospect Grant Desme is retiring from baseball to enter the priesthood.
The R-C will post live updates from tonight's Carson at Douglas basketball games. The girls' game starts at 5:15 p.m. and the boys' game starts at 7 p.m.
SAN FRANCISCO - The University of California has approved a $321 million renovation of UC Berkeley's Memorial Stadium.
SEATTLE - The owners of the Oklahoma City Thunder, formerly the Seattle SuperSonics, have agreed to pay former Sonics season-ticket holders $1.6 million to settle a class-action lawsuit.
FORT WORTH, Texas - Bobby Bragan, the longtime baseball man who managed Braves Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews and Warren Spahn, has died. He was 92.
LOS ANGELES - Right-hander Vicente Padilla decided to stay with the Los Angeles Dodgers after his outstanding performance down the stretch last season, agreeing Thursday to a one-year contract worth $5,025,000.
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Giants second baseman Freddy Sanchez underwent left shoulder surgery and might not be ready by opening day.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Mark Sanchez is hoping lightning strikes twice.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - The fate of the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname has gone into triple overtime.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A person familiar with the negotiations says outfielder Rick Ankiel and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $3.25 million, one-year contract.
PHILADELPHIA - All-Star center fielder Shane Victorino and the Phillies have finalized a $22 million, three-year contract, a day after pitcher Joe Blanton and Philadelphia completed a $24 million, three-year deal.
NEW YORK - Gary Matthews Jr. was traded from the Los Angeles Angels to the New York Mets on Friday for right-hander Brian Stokes.
After being closed for most or all of December, nearly all the golf courses in the Carson Valley are open for business.
RUSTON, La. - Louisiana Tech hired Arizona offensive coordinator Sonny Dykes on Wednesday to replace Derek Dooley as head coach.
LUBBOCK, Texas - The judge in Mike Leach's lawsuit against the university has order the sides to try to work out a resolution.
RALEIGH, N.C. - East Carolina has turned to former Texas Tech defensive coordinator, and Pirates alum, Ruffin McNeill to replace Skip Holtz.
BOSTON - Mark Herzlich roamed the dome-covered football field at Boston College's Alumni Stadium, sharing with his teammates the techniques and wisdom that had him destined for NFL stardom before a cancer diagnosis delayed - but did not derail - his promising career.
NEW YORK - Allen Iverson was voted to start in the All-Star game Thursday, while Steve Nash and Tim Duncan made late moves to claim starting spots for the Western Conference.
NEW YORK - Boston Celtics forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis has been fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate language at a fan.
CLEVELAND - Kobe Bryant is taking a pass on the slam dunk contest, no matter what Shaquille O'Neal has in mind.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Stephen Jackson's demand to be traded from Golden State came with a declaration that he wanted to play for a winner. So there was plenty of chuckling around the NBA when Jackson was finally dealt in November.
CLEVELAND - Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is the 15th player in NBA history to reach 25,000 career points and the youngest to hit the milestone.
NEW YORK - Joel Pineiro agreed Wednesday to a $16 million, two-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES - Outfielder Andre Ethier and closer Jonathan Broxton have finalized two-year contracts with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
PITTSBURGH - Octavio Dotel has agreed to a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the only club that was offering him the chance to be a closer.
MIAMI - Amid the towering columns that will anchor the Florida Marlins' new ballpark stood the 6-foot-7 pillar of their pitching staff.
MILWAUKEE - Right-hander Todd Coffey and the Milwaukee Brewers have avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to a $2,025,002, one-year contract.
NEW YORK - Ferguson Jenkins says Mark McGwire owes an apology to all those pitchers who gave up his home runs. The Hall of Fame ace sent an open letter to The Associated Press this week, telling the former home-run king: "You have not even begun to apologize to those you have harmed."
DETROIT - Instead of honing his swing this offseason, Miguel Cabrera focused on getting sober.
PHILADELPHIA - Joe Blanton got his reward for consistency and durability.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Eric Chavez is already embracing his new role with the Oakland Athletics this season: backup and utilityman.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Jets coach Rex Ryan sent a game ball to Marty Schottenheimer after last weekend's playoff upset of the San Diego Chargers, the team that fired the father of New York's offensive coordinator following a 14-2 regular season.
DALLAS - A second university has learned that its indoor practice facility for football is vulnerable to the same type of winds that toppled the Dallas Cowboys' practice building last year, according to a report obtained by The Associated Press.
Jacks Valley Elementary School would like to thank everyone who contributed to a successful holiday season and our Back Pack Buddies Program.
Harry Reid, what a sad example of a senator and senate leader. All the TV ads try to convince us what a great job Sen. Reid is doing for Nevada. What a joke. Harry, unemployment in Nevada is still over 12 percent. Where are all the jobs you are taking credit for? Sen. Reid and this administration are going to cut and reduce Medicare for seniors - our primary health care.
Throughout history, hate and prejudice have been a necessity.
It's midmorning, midweek in sun-splashed South Florida, a few days ahead of the New York Jets' biggest game in more than a decade, arguably the most important in the 41 years since Namath put the franchise on the map by guaranteeing a win against the heavily favored Colts in the Super Bowl - and then delivering.
Over the past week, I have read a number of comments about the Fallon Coyote Hunt. A lot of liberal, progressive animal protection dogma from people who clearly do not know the facts about predation in our area.
The Douglas County commissioners and public works director have been going through the county utility district by utility district month by month to "make the users pay for the operation of the districts." They claim that the county has been subsidizing the operations of the districts from other unidentified sources.
IRVING, Texas - Wade Phillips is sticking around as coach of the Dallas Cowboys for two more years.
Former Douglas County Commissioner Kelly Kite has announced his candidacy for election to the Assembly District 39 seat.
PHILADELPHIA - Michael Vick is taking his road to redemption to television.
Gov. Gibbons, perhaps in preparation for a special session, has directed state agencies to develop recommendations for up to 10 percent cuts. While we applaud the governor for preparing to tackle the state's ongoing fiscal woes, the Nevada Association of Counties is concerned that cutting certain state programs would shift significant costs to counties who are mandated to be the "safety net" for our most vulnerable citizens.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Woody Johnson watches his team practice as often as he can, standing on the sideline while letting football push the sadness aside for a few moments.
NEW ORLEANS - Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees - and Mark Sanchez? Yep, the rookie from Southern Cal is keeping some heady company. He's gotten a whole lot further than some of the best quarterbacks in NFL history did in their first seasons, too.
With a special session of the Nevada Legislature expected to convene next month and every economic indicator known to man pointing into the dirt, Nevada education will be facing some serious financial challenges over the next year.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers hired Mike Solari as their new offensive line coach, replacing Chris Foerster.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore has been added to the NFC squad for the Pro Bowl, replacing injured Rams running back Steven Jackson.
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis has started interviewing potential assistants for next season even while he continues to mull the fate of coach Tom Cable.
ATLANTA -- The crowd was sparse and lackluster. The Atlanta starters were having trouble generating much enthusiasm. So it was up to the backups to make sure the Hawks didn't lose to the woeful Sacramento Kings.
ATLANTA (AP) - Sacramento Kings rookie Tyreke Evans says he is letting his agent and lawyer deal with a wrongful-death lawsuit resulting from a fatal shooting committed out of his vehicle by a teenage cousin.
The Warriors had a bench consisting of only three players, all NBA Development League call-ups, but still forced the Northwest Division leaders to overtime Wednesday.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Luke Babbitt had 29 points and 10 rebounds and to lead Nevada to an 88-82 victory over Boise State on Wednesday night.
After a much-anticipated matchup during the football season, Carson and Douglas High school will be meeting up again for a high-stakes league game in Minden tonight - this time in basketball.
For the second-consecutive year, Sierra Lutheran High School senior Wade Meddles has been named the Gatorade Nevada Boys' Cross Country Runner of the Year.
The Pau-Wa-Lu eighth-grade volleyball team defeated South Tahoe 25-7, 25-15 in its season opener.
Editor's Note: The Record-Courier relies on coach input for all JV and freshman sports coverage. The Record-Courier Sports Network is a platform that provides coaches with the ability to submit stories as well as post photos and keep game and season statistics. If you are interested in having your team included in the paper, ask your coach to contact the paper about getting involved with the network.
Nico Barker, fr., Montana State Northern: Stats not available.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Do you think Trent Johnson and Mark Fox now regret their decision to leave the comfort of the Nevada Wolf Pack and the Western Athletic Conference for the bright and shiny lights of the Southeastern Conference? OK, silly question.
Gardnerville wine maker Archie Reed teaches how to make wine beginning 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Curves, 1540 Highway 395, Suite 1, Gardnerville. At least 6 participants are needed to sign up.
Douglas County Parks & Recreation hosts a teen dance for grades 6-8 with DJ music by Bill McClain's Mobile Music, 6:30-9 p.m. today, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Building. Cost of $10 includes slice of pizza and a drink. Students must arrange own transportation ahead of time and be picked up by 9 p.m. Middle school students must bring student ID. Information, 782-9828.
The Sierra Ballet Theater Co., affiliated with The Academy of Dance Arts in the Gardnerville Ranchos, will perform "A Dance Extravaganza" at the MontBleu Resort and Casino on Feb. 6 and 27. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the performance following at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 for assigned seating.
Raptor Highway and Byway Tours focusing on hawks and falcons that winter in Carson Valley have been added to this year's Eagles and Agriculture event, Feb. 19-21.
Carson Valley Middle School student Marlee Ford, 13, holds Turbo, a one-year-old male peregrine falcon during the California Hawking Club's 39th annual field event at Topaz Lodge on Jan. 16. Turbo belongs to Yreka resident Tom Savory.
The Douglas County Senior Center's 11th annual Senior Health Fair is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Shannon Ballroom at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
You loyal melodrama fans did it. Tickets for all performances are sold out. Congratulations to all who got their tickets in time. But, for those who did not, the director has told me that they will open rehearsals on Tuesday, Jan. 26, and Thursday, Jan. 28, to the public with no reserved seating.
Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
Team Pts Pvs 1. Manogue (6) 60 1 2. Douglas 49 2
LOS ANGELES -- However Patrick Marleau looks at the Sharks' past two games, he can't come up with many ways they could play much better -- and that two-game stretch of near-perfection has put San Jose back on top of the NHL.
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada junior defensive lineman Kevin Basped has decided to forgo his final year of eligibility with the Wolf Pack so he can enter the 2010 NFL draft.
LUBBOCK, Texas - A judge ruled on Wednesday that fired Texas Tech coach Mike Leach's lawsuit against the university can go forward but not as quickly as his attorneys wanted.
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Right-hander Jered Weaver and catcher Mike Napoli were among four players who agreed to one-year contracts with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, avoiding salary arbitration.
SEATTLE - Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners are closing in on a five-year contract worth about $78 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA - Sacramento Kings rookie Tyreke Evans is being sued over a fatal shooting committed by a teenage cousin in his vehicle.
MILWAUKEE - Jerry Stackhouse knows he'll play regular minutes for the first time in 14 months on Wednesday. He's a lot less certain about what he'll be able to accomplish with the Milwaukee Bucks.
WALTHAM, Mass. - Kevin Garnett is practicing again with the Boston Celtics after missing the last nine games with a hyperextended right knee.
CLEVELAND - The most famous football player in Cleveland history hopes the city's most celebrated basketball star stays put.
DENVER - The Colorado Rockies reached preliminary agreements on multiyear contracts with relievers Huston Street and Rafael Betancourt on Tuesday, according to people familiar with the negotiations.
SAN FRANCISCO - In an unexpected twist, Bengie Molina is coming back to the San Francisco Giants.
BOSTON - The Red Sox and closer Jonathan Papelbon agreed Tuesday to a $9.35 million, one-year contract, the highest salary for a reliever with four years of major league service.
NEW YORK - San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum asked for $13 million in salary arbitration, a record for a player eligible for the first time, and Seattle pitcher Felix Hernandez closed in on a five-year contract with the Mariners worth about $78 million.
CLEVELAND - Shaquille O'Neal had one regret about moving into elite NBA scoring air. It should have happened long ago.
CLEVELAND - Shaquille O'Neal has a plan to save the NBA's All-Star dunk contest: Bring back the superstars and do it for devastated Haiti.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Upon introducing Chan Gailey as the Buffalo Bills new head coach, general manager Buddy Nix had a momentary memory lapse.
For all the talk about the importance of home-field advantage in the playoffs, the cruel truth for top-seeded teams is this: The last time both of them made the Super Bowl was 1993.
MIAMI - The Miami Dolphins have unveiled the latest name for their home: Sun Life Stadium.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Tom Brady has pulled out of the Pro Bowl after a season in which he played with rib and finger injuries.
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for Jan. 11-17. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.
I wrote last week that last weekend's Manogue-Douglas boys' game was going to tell us a lot about where the Tigers actually stand this year.
Nevada's economy is bad and will not get better until we come up with a commodity to sell. I have to give Sen. Reid credit on one thing. We have lots of solar and geo-thermal energy in this state and it is free for us to harness and use it.
I am pleased to report that the Gallery of Trees held recently at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville was a great success with a total of 14 trees.
Motocross might have a place in Douglas County ... a parcel of land situated in the well worn trails in the remote hills and mountains far from the sight and earshot of any residential areas. Steve Brown, Harvie Keith and their small, but loudly enthusiastic, group should be required to pay for this parcel (whatever it may be).
The deadline to purchase flood insurance at a cheaper rate passed on Tuesday. Hopefully, everyone who was supposed to buy the insurance got the opportunity to do so before the deadline.
I was asked to share my thoughts as the leader of an organization that many of you feel passionate about, the Boys & Girls Club of Carson Valley
Advertisements. Gardnerville Laundry located at the H.F. Beste House. With each bundle of washing amounting to 50 cents or more, we will give a ticket entitling the holder thereof to a chance in a drawing, the first prize being a solid gold watch valued at $50. Second prize, gold filled watch valued at $30. Third prize, solid 14 k gold chain. Watches and chain either for lady or gent.
Mono County now operates the Walker Senior Center and has many plans in the works for our local residents to enjoy. Thursday, Jan. 21, there will be a breakfast social, which they are hoping to make a monthly event. They are also planning on bingo and poker activities, as well as their regular lunches and monthly birthday parties. Sandi Rustan, the site coordinator, also has regular arts and crafts classes. For information on any of these activities or to offer suggestions for others, call Sandi at (530) 495-2323.
With nine costume changes, a ballet performance and a swimsuit strut, Miss Nevada Christina Keegan showed what she will bring to Las Vegas for the 2010 Miss America Pageant during a pageant preview event at St. Gall Catholic Church.
A photo of outdoor yard lights glowing through a layer of fresh snow won first place in the January Carson Valley Photo Club contest for Pam Brekas. She titled her winning entry "Snow Mushrooms." The January theme was "snow sculptures."
The Carson Valley Arts Council presents the Fishtank Ensemble in concert at the CVIC Hall, 1604 Esmeralda, Minden on Friday. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m.
Three was the key word for the Douglas wrestling team over the weekend.
Luke Babbitt summed up the state of the Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball team perfectly.
The Coleville girls' basketball team kept their league record a perfect 5-0 with three wins over the past week.
SANTA CLARA, CALIF. - Supporters of a proposal to build a new football stadium for the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara appear to have gathered enough signatures to put the issue before city voters in June.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers have hired veteran NFL and college coach Kurt Schottenheimer as special teams co-ordinator.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Larry Brown is an NBA junkie, so when he saw Tyreke Evans getting on a roll late in the third quarter he knew his Charlotte Bobcats could be in trouble, no matter how big their lead was.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Monta Ellis had 36 points, eight assists and five rebounds, Corey Maggette added 32 points, six rebounds and five assists and the short-handed Golden State Warriors snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 114-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday.
Having completed a trade for third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff on Saturday, A's general manager Billy Beane acknowledged a possible new role for Eric Chavez: first base.
A mysterious visitor who left roses and cognac at the grave of Edgar Allan Poe each year on the writer's birthday failed to show early Tuesday, breaking with a ritual that began more than 60 years ago.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Joe Pavelski ended a nine-game goal-scoring drought with the first of three first-period goals for San Jose, and a franchise record seven other Sharks scored goals in a 9-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.
TORONTO - Michael Peca is retiring after 13 seasons in the NHL.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sergio Garcia thinks it won't be long before Tiger Woods returns to tournament play.
MANHATTAN, Kan. - More than 15 minutes after the final horn, thousands of Kansas State fans lingered in the stands to savor a hard-earned victory.
INDIANAPOLIS - The earthquake in Haiti has personal resonance for South Dakota State basketball coach Scott Nagy, and he plans to coach barefoot this weekend to raise money and awareness for the deadly disaster.
MIAMI - With retired NBA star Alonzo Mourning calling the initial wave of support "overwhelming," the Haitian earthquake relief fund he co-founded with Heat star Dwyane Wade announced Monday that its pledge total has already surpassed $800,000.
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres have acquired two Hairston brothers in three days.
NEW YORK - Players and clubs rushed to settle salary arbitration cases before the scheduled exchange of figures Tuesday.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The major league umpires union have overwhelmingly ratified a new five-year contract that included increased flexibility on postseason assignments.
DETROIT - Reliever Jose Valverde and the Detroit Tigers finalized their $14 million, two-year contract on Tuesday.
NEW YORK - Sun Life Financial has purchased naming rights to the Miami Dolphins' stadium in time for the Super Bowl.
NEW YORK - All-American defensive backs Eric Berry of Tennessee and Joe Haden of Florida were are a record-tying 53 non-seniors eligible for this year's NFL draft.
SEATTLE - A person familiar with the deal says the Seattle Seahawks have named Green Bay Packers executive John Schneider as their new general manager.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Chan Gailey was hired by the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, getting a second chance to prove himself as an NFL coach and inheriting a team that has missed the playoffs for 10 straight years.
This week it had been my intention to profile local racer Bobby Hodges. Hodges had an outstanding 2009 season, finishing 72nd in the NASCAR Whelen series.
GREENWOOD, S.C. - Gaines Adams, an All-American defensive end at Clemson whose career never blossomed in the NFL with Chicago and Tampa Bay, died Sunday after going into cardiac arrest. He was 26.
WASHINGTON - Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss his second straight game because of a sore right hamstring.
NEW YORK - Eddy Curry is expected to miss about six weeks after knee surgery, the latest setback for the injury-plagued Knicks center.
FORT WORTH, Texas - The group that has been in exclusive negotiations to buy the Texas Rangers says it is close to a deal.
CINCINNATI - Right-handed reliever Nick Masset and the Cincinnati Reds agreed to a $2.58 million, two-year contract on Saturday, avoiding salary arbitration.
CHICAGO - The Chicago White Sox avoided salary arbitration with two of their top players, agreeing Saturday to a one-year, $7.5 million contract with closer Bobby Jenks and a one year, $3.2 million deal with outfielder Carlos Quentin.
LOS ANGELES - Matt Kemp and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed Friday to a $10.95 million, two-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.
ADELAIDE, Australia - Lance Armstrong says his decision to abandon a personal and independent drug testing program is justified because cycling's biological passport makes the initiative unnecessary.
ST. LOUIS - Mark McGwire received a standing ovation from Cardinals fans Sunday in his first public appearance in St. Louis since admitting he used steroids.
The New York Jets can expect to see Peyton Manning for four quarters this time.
MINNEAPOLIS - This is why Brett Favre said he was coming back. And back he is - maybe better than ever. Four - count 'em, four - touchdown passes from Minnesota's 40-year-old quarterback put the Vikings within a game of the Super Bowl with a 34-3 rout of the Dallas Cowboys to advance to the NFC championship Sunday.
SAN DIEGO - Maybe Rex Ryan already knows the score of the AFC championship game, too.
Vermont's back in the Top 25 for the first time in 17 years.
Texas survived its first week as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press college basketball poll. The second won't be any easier.
NEW YORK -- Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum highlighted the list of 128 players who filed for salary arbitration Friday, with many likely to gain enormous raises in the annual process.
LONDON - The San Francisco 49ers will play the Denver Broncos next season at Wembley Stadium, the fourth straight year the NFL will stage a regular-season game in the British capital.
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Tom Cable apparently will remain coach of the Oakland Raiders at least until next week.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Wizards managed to end 1 of the most dismal, exhausting weeks in franchise history with a victory, giving coach Flip Saunders his 600th career win by beating the Sacramento Kings 96-86 on Saturday night.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Mired in a goal-scoring drought, Devin Setoguchi went back to an old trick from junior hockey that paid off once again.
OAKLAND - Brandon Jennings scored 25 points, including a pivotal 3-pointer with 18.9 seconds left, Andrew Bogut added 15 points and 16 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks held on to beat Golden State 113-104 on Friday night.
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Padres and Athletics have finalized a four-player trade that sends third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff from San Diego to Oakland.
RENO - On three different occasions, the Douglas High girls basketball team faced deficits of six or seven points against Bishop Manogue on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers rallied back each time, only to fall short at the end when the Sierra League-leading Miners scored with 2.8 seconds left to pull out a 53-51 victory.
RENO - Oh, how the momentum can turn in any basketball game.
The top-ranked Miners handed Douglas its first loss to a Northern Nevada opponent this season in Reno Saturday night to maintain possession of first place in the Sierra League.
Nevada Wolf Pack coach David Carter sat senior Ray Kraemer down for a little talk early last month.
The Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball team promises that it has learned its lesson.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - Only days after the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association hatched a plan to keep shrinking schools like South Tahoe from playing larger schools like Douglas, the Vikings pulled a shocker Friday night.
For nearly a quarter on Friday night it looked as if the Douglas High Tigers were looking ahead to Saturday's first-place showdown with Bishop Manogue.
It was a shock to learn on Wednesday that three of the Marines treated to breakfast by Carson Valley residents back in October were killed in action on Monday.
After the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on New York, Congress established the 9/11 Commission to see what went wrong. Sen. Joe Lieberman took the lead in drafting what would become the largest reorganization of government in our lifetime. Sen. Lieberman and others stated the reorganization was necessary because the CIA and the FBI did not talk to each other.
Mid-winter blues getting you down? Looking to kick up your heels a bit? Then look no further than right here in Douglas County where the Carson Valley Arts Council will present its third installment of the Winter Concert Series featuring "Fishtank Ensemble." The upbeat music this group plays defies specific genres but in their own words can be described as "Fusion/Gypsy Rock."
On behalf of Judge David Gamble, Ninth Judicial District, Department I, and employees from China Spring and Aurora Pines Girls Facility, I would like to thank Marilyn Malkmus, Project Santa, Carson Valley Kiwanis, and Keith Hart, proprietor Big Daddy's Bicycles and Fitness, for their efforts and generous donations with the Project Santa bicycle program. Carson Valley Kiwanis and Big Daddy's Bicycle and Fitness donate used bicycles for refurbishing. In addition, Carson Valley Kiwanis provides the funding source for the materials and tools to repair the bicycles.
The 11th Annual Noel Christmas Dinner for those without family at St. Gall Church on Christmas Day was a huge success with 103 guests attending.
How do you thank someone for saving your life? We often have friends over for Sunday brunch and football. On the first Sunday of the new year, they arrived in yellow and red fire trucks and ambulances.
LUBBOCK, Texas - Tommy Tuberville is cleaning house at Texas Tech in the wake of the Mike Leach's firing.
TAMPA, Fla. - Skip Holtz is the new football coach at South Florida, taking over a program recovering from a scandal that led to the firing of Jim Leavitt.
LOS ANGELES - Norm Chow declined the chance to switch teams again in Los Angeles' fierce football rivalry.
Lane Kiffin returned to Southern California saying he felt like he never left.
TAMPA, Fla. - The player who says fired South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt grabbed him by the throat and slapped him in the face wants a public apology.
LOS ANGELES - Blake Griffin prefers not to think of his broken left kneecap as a season-ending injury.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - An antitrust lawsuit against Dwyane Wade should be dismissed because the Miami Heat star has the right to control licensing of his name and image, Wade's attorneys told a federal judge Thursday.
WASHINGTON - Gilbert Arenas has a court date and an apparent plea deal is in place, signaling a possible quick resolution to at least one side of a guns-in-the-locker-room confrontation that stained the NBA and jeopardized the career of the three-time All-Star.
BOSTON - Hideki Okajima and the Boston Red Sox have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $2.75 million, one-year contract.
MIAMI - The Marlins' pledge to loosen their purse strings paid off big for Josh Johnson.
BOSTON - Boston Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell finally got John Lackey on his side.
NEW YORK - The New York Mets are upset Carlos Beltran had knee surgery this week after the team asked him to wait while management discussed options with its medical staff.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Buffalo Bills interim coach Perry Fewell has been hired as the New York Giants' defensive coordinator.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Long before he became one of the best all-purpose players in the history of the New York Jets, Bruce Harper would drive from his nearby home past the spot where Giants Stadium was rising out of a New Jersey swamp and wonder if he had what it took to play at football's highest level.
NEW YORK - Chris Johnson didn't get any votes for MVP. He didn't miss any for The Associated Press 2009 NFL All-Pro team.
The menu for the week of Jan. 18-22 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.
The annual American Red Cross Real Heroes program is looking to you to nominate an individual or group that demonstrated courage, dedication and unselfish character by helping someone last year. Animals have also been known to act heroically and their nominations are encouraged as well.
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Minden on Feb. 12 to benefit Austin's House. The second annual Mardi Gras Magic dinner and dance in the Shannon Ballroom at the Carson Valley Inn recreates the party atmosphere of New Orleans on Fat Tuesday with outstanding music, dancing, prizes and food.
The 2010 Winter Antiques Show & Sale with appraisal clinic is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Genoa Town Hall.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . The Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball team learned some valuable lessons Wednesday night in its 79-72 overtime loss to the Utah State Aggies
The Douglas Youth Basketball League put on by the Douglas High boys' and girls' basketball programs will not be held Saturday due to the teams' games in Reno.
This may be the slow time of year, but we at the Douglas County Historical Society have a whole lot in store for you. Come on over to the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville and see what we have going on.
An informational meeting for the Miss Douglas County and Miss Carson City scholarship programs for women 17-24 is 11 p.m. Sunday at Round Table Pizza, 961 Topsy Lane. Information also given on the Miss Outstanding Teen program for ages 13-17.
Quilting, craft and sewing supplies available at the Carson City 4-H annual fabric and rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 and 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 7, at Fuji Park Exhibit Hall, 601 Old Clear Creek Road, Carson City. Sale proceeds support the Carson City/Storey County 4-H Council Education Scholarship Program.
Kat Simmons hosts her stand-up comedy workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 9 through March 23, at the Carson Valley Arts Council in Minden. During the six-week workshop, students write a seven-minute set to present at a public showcase on the last night.
For years the debate has been on about how to successfully realign high school athletics in Nevada, without upsetting too many people.
Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department offers classes for children to seniors. Registration required for all classes. Information at the office, 1327 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, or 782-9828.
Stephanie Harper, a 2009 Douglas High School graduate and four-year varsity softball pitcher, has been selected to participate on the USA International Softball Team, representing the United States at the 2010 Buenos Aires Goodwill Series in Buenos Aires, Argentina in June.
Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Tom Cable is still waiting to meet with owner Al Davis to discuss his status as Oakland Raiders coach.
The Nevada Wolf Pack stood around and watched the Utah State Aggies steal a basketball game Wednesday night.
The Douglas wrestling team suffered a 52-36 defeat at the hands of the Manogue Miners Wednesday night in Minden.
Nico Barker, fr., Montana State Northern: Stats not available.
Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department offers classes for children to seniors. Registration required for all classes. Information at the office, 1327 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, or 782-9828.
Team Pts Pvs 1. Manogue (6) 60 1 2. Douglas 52 3
Kat Simmons hosts a stand-up comedy workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 9 through March 23, at the Carson Valley Arts Council in Minden. During the six-week workshop, students write a seven-minute set to present at a public showcase on the last night.
The R-C will post live updates from tonight's Douglas-Manogue wrestling match, which starts at 6 p.m. Click on the box below for updates:
New and used greeting cards for any occasion are collected at the Douglas County Senior Center to donate to St. Jude's Ranch for Children, where they are used for many projects, including creating post cards.
MINDEN, Nev. Do you love your library and want to help promote library programs for people of all ages? If so, bring a friend or two and join the officers and board of trustees of the Friends of the Douglas County Library at the annual membership reception, 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 30 at 1625 Library Lane, Minden.
Auditions for the Carson Valley Community Theater's musical revue, "Broadway Through the Decades," are 6-9 p.m. Feb. 24 and 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 27 at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden.
A reception for Gardnerville artist Alanna McDaniel is 5-7 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Backseat Gallery of Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., Carson City. Hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine available.
The Douglas County Senior Center's 11th annual Senior Health Fair is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 27 in the Shannon Ballroom at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Clippers say Blake Griffin will have surgery on his broken left kneecap, ending the No. 1 draft pick's season before it even began.
An informational meeting for the Miss Douglas County and Miss Carson City scholarship programs for women 17-24 is 11 p.m. Jan. 17 at Round Table Pizza, 961 Topsy Lane. Information also given on the Miss Outstanding Teen program for ages 13-17. Information, Shauna Bartshe, (775) 230-3745.
Most Olympic years, you'd know more about America's top female figure skater than you do some family members.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Pete Carroll pumped his fist. He talked excitedly and forcefully. He chopped the air with his hands, commanding his new audience.
Douglas County 4-H and Strictly Scuba have partnered to bring youth an exciting new project.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton describes Lane Kiffin's tenure coaching the Volunteers in just one word: 'Brief.'
CHICAGO - New research casts doubt on increasingly popular blood-based injections reportedly used by Tiger Woods and other athletes to speed recovery after orthopedic surgery.
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa believes Mark McGwire would have been a premier home run hitter in the 1990s with or without the steroids.
The most important mystery of the Steroid Era was never who, but how many. In order to gauge how legit the baseball we saw the last 20 years was, not to mention the next 20, knowing the number of users is much more useful than the names.
Jose Canseco says Mark McGwire is still lying about his use of steroids and his former manager Tony La Russa isn't telling the truth either.
NEW YORK - Goose Gossage watched Mark McGwire's televised confession to steroids use and was happy his former teammate came clean. That's where the praise ended, with the Hall of Fame reliever saying there should be no place in Cooperstown for McGwire or any other player who used performance-enhancing drugs.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Every year Tennessee lawmakers pass a resolution honoring the University of Tennessee's football coach. Not this year.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - After wrapping up his first season as Tennessee coach, Lane Kiffin promised Volunteers fans that he was "just getting started" in rebuilding the program.
LOS ANGELES - Nobody was surprised Southern California replaced Pete Carroll with a coach who has rich ties to the Trojans.
NEW YORK - That blur speeding away from opposing defenses and running off with The Associated Press 2009 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award is Chris Johnson.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Supporters of a proposal to build a new football stadium for the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara appear to have gathered enough signatures to put the issue before city voters in June.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers executive Jed York has a new title: chief executive officer.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The strategy for the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter was relatively simple: Dump the ball inside to Dwight Howard on the offensive end and have the big man keep the Sacramento Kings away from the basket at the other end.
GLENDALE, Ariz.- Patrick Marleau scored two more goals to stay ahead of the NHL with 31 and added an assist to help lead the San Jose Sharks past the slumping Phoenix Coyotes 3-1 Tuesday night.
The NIAA released its latest realignment proposal, which was sent to all Nevada schools Tuesday morning and to the media later in the afternoon.
This is a thank-you to my grandson for inviting his "Old Granny" to the Douglas High School band Christmas concert. If you missed it, you missed an evening of professional music played and sung by dedicated young men and women of the music department. So much is made of the sports programs at the high school, with articles and pictures every week. There is even one sponsor that has the "athlete of the week."
EDITOR: I think you both need a hug. You have taken a nice thing and turned it into something bad. That teacher and her students did a great thing and if you read the whole article you would have seen that they wanted to do something different.
It seems the time of year to clean out Christmas decorations and while cleaning them out for the Goodwill, to clean out more stuff. That's what we did on New Year's Day when the tree came down and actually fit back in its original box - don't know how that happened, but we made it.
Regarding the article from Sam Foster who believes animals are trivial and calls them ugly pound mutts.
I know we all have understood that if you have money you can buy freedom. The atrocities that are executed by those we look at to uphold our justice system and Constitution have attained a new high. A boy of 19 was sentenced to prison for possessing a gallon size bag of "magic mushrooms." A substance that grows naturally a state away. It was his first offense, no prior criminal history, no juvenile history.
95 years ago Jan. 15, 1915 Beginning this month, the annual salaries to be paid the state officials as filed by the law passed at the 1913 session of the legislature will be as follows
EDITOR: We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of you who have reached out in one way or another to our family during this emotional time for us.
On a dark night last summer a woman hit something alongside the road. She didn't stop.
Eagles & Agriculture, the eighth annual celebration of birding and agriculture in Carson Valley on Feb. 19-21, includes a birds of prey lecture, chartered bus tours to working ranches, owl prowl and bird demonstrations, a two-day photography workshop, and a boat trip on the Carson River.
Winners of the Carson River Coalition Education Working Group's Keep Streamsides Greener, Keep Water Cleaner contest are announced at the Carson River Film Festival, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 28, at the Carson City Sheriff's Building, 911 E. Musser St.
Winners of the Carson River Coalition Education Working Group's Keep Streamsides Greener, Keep Water Cleaner contest are announced at the Carson River Film Festival, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 28, at the Carson City Sheriff's Building, 911 E. Musser St.
Bob Nylen, curator of history at the Nevada State Museum, speaks about cowboy cooking on the western frontier, at the Douglas County Historical Society's lecture of the month, 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $3, free for historical society members.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's free Speaking With Confidence 4-H Program may be what youth ages 9-19 need to conquer their fears and learn public speaking skills. The course is 4-5 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 25- March 29 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension office, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
Volunteers are needed for the Town of Genoa and the Carson Valley Arts Council's Genoa Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival, April 29 through May 2.
WASHINGTON - To the man who brought Mark McGwire before Congress, and to so many people around baseball, it always was a matter of when - not whether - Big Mac would admit publicly that he had help from steroids when he was hitting all those homers.
RENTON, Wash. - Pete Carroll says he's glad to be a Seahawk, and looks forward to turning around the fortunes of the team.
Lindsey Vonn says Austrian coaches have apologized to her for suggesting she had an edge over other skiers because of her weight.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jaguars are sticking with coach Jack Del Rio, at least for another season.
NEW YORK - Finally willing to talk about the past, Mark McGwire sobbed and sniffled, giving the missing - and unsurprising - answer to the steroids question.
LONDON - The president of the World Anti-Doping Agency says Mark McGwire's admission of steroid use should spur baseball to get tougher on drug cheats.
NEW YORK - In his own view, Charles Woodson put together his best pro season in 2009. How appropriate, then, that he is The Associated Press 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
OAKLAND - LeBron James kept asking for the ball in the paint and made big plays there down the stretch. With the Warriors going small, he took advantage of the mismatch.
LOS ANGELES -- Even a team with six Olympians in its starting lineup occasionally has to grind out unglamorous victories, and the San Jose Sharks showed they're not above getting their gloves dirty.
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada's Luke Babbitt has been named the Western Athletic Conference's basketball player of the week after notching his 10th and 11th double-doubles while leading the Wolf Pack to a pair of victories last week.
The Coleville girls' basketball team opened league play with home victories over Sierra Lutheran and Pyramid Lake last week.
Another big tournament, another string of impressive individual performances for the Douglas High wrestling team.
Riding programs at Sheridan Creek Equestrian Center include basic jumping, dressage and Western in an indoor riding arena, 551 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.
CARSON CITY- Tickets are selling fast for the Western Nevada College athletics fund-raiser featuring Boston Red Sox Second Baseman Dustin Pedroia. More than 700 supporters of Wildcats baseball and softball have already secured their seats at the dinner fund-raiser on Saturday, Jan. 16, but some tickets are still available until Thursday, Jan. 14, at 5 p.m. for $75, or a table of 10 for $750. Call 445-3240.
MINDEN, Nev.-- The Carson Valley Arts Council presents the Fishtank Ensemble in concert at the CVIC Hall, 1604 Esmeralda, Minden on Friday, Jan. 22. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are $17 for members and $20 for nonmembers and can be purchased at www.cvartscouncil.com or at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center ticket office, 1572 Highway 395, Minden.
The Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball team wouldn't think of disappointing their coach.
The spring session of Why Catholic? faith journey groups begins on Feb. 16. For many Catholic adults, formal religious education ended in school or with the sacrament of confirmation. Many have come to realize in the past few years that the yearn to learn still exists.
RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada men's basketball will take on Utah State on ESPN2 at 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at Lawlor Events Center.
MINDEN, Nev. -- The Carson Valley Chapter of Women Entrepreneurs of The World (WE) is holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Two Guys From Italy in Gardnerville. The group meets monthly for networking, lunch and a guest speaker.
So now it's OK to talk about the past? Just because Mark McGwire wants to get back into baseball?
ARLINGTON, Texas - Vladimir Guerrero will now be hitting in the middle of the lineup for the Texas Rangers instead of doing damage against them.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)-The San Francisco Giants and first baseman Aubrey Huff(notes) agreed to a one-year contract pending a physical, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday night.
Volunteers are needed for the Town of Genoa and the Carson Valley Arts Council's Genoa Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival, April 29 through May 2.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary interviewed veteran coach Larry Mac Duff for the team's vacant special teams co-ordinator position.
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Tom Cable is expected to meet with owner Al Davis to discuss his status as Oakland Raiders coach.
Winners of the Carson River Coalition Education Working Group's "Keep Streamsides Greener, Keep Water Cleaner" contest will be announced at the Carson River Film Festival, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 28, at the Carson City Sheriff's Building, 911 E. Musser St.
SEATTLE (AP)-Steve Sarkisian appears perfectly content in the Pacific Northwest.
GARDNERVILLE, Nev.-- Create hanging pieces of clay art for the Partnership of Community Resource's Ring in Kindness project 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Felix Pottery/Three Rooms Gallery, 1459 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, 782-5434.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Monta Ellis had 39 points and six assists, Anthony Morrow made a critical 3-pointer in the final minute, and the Golden State Warriors came back from an 18-point deficit in the second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 108-101 on Friday night.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Pavel Datsyuk stole a bad pass from Ryane Clowe and turned it into the first of three goals for Detroit in the second period and the Red Wings went on to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 Saturday night.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's free Speaking With Confidence 4-H Program may be just what youth need to conquer their fears and learn public speaking skills early in life. The course is 4-5 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 25- March 29 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension office, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
CARSON VALLEY, Nev. -- It has been described as a signature event in Northern Nevada's Carson Valley. Coming into its 8th year, the Eagles & Agriculture Event has shared the wonder of agriculture and wildlife with nearly 3,600 participants. The centerpiece of the total experience is found in the Saturday chartered bus tour and buffet lunch. This is where "ahh!" can be felt the greatest.
SEATTLE - Pete Carroll is gone from USC and back in the NFL, taking over as coach of the Seattle Seahawks after getting an offer he could not refuse.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - From the very first play, Ray Rice and the running Ravens made the team of the last decade look old, overmatched and, oddly, inept.
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Old master Kurt Warner and playoff newcomer Aaron Rodgers staged a passing duel to rival any the NFL has seen. And when the highest-scoring postseason game in league history ended abruptly in overtime, Rodgers flung his helmet to the sideline in disgust.
NEW YORK - Admirers of Yankees most eligible bachelor Derek Jeter could be cheering a World Series victory in November - then mourning his marriage a few days later.
SOMERVILLE, N.J. - Former NBA star Jayson Williams, his personal life in shambles, took responsibility for accidentally shooting his limousine driver to death eight years ago by pleading guilty Monday to assault and agreeing to serve at least 18 months in prison.
WASHINGTON - A hat can be a small thing.
The Douglas High boys' basketball team remained perfect on the Sierra League season, not to mention against Northern Nevada opponents, with a 79-49 win at Galena Saturday night.
They all said similar things Friday. Battalion Chief Richard "Ski" Chrzanowski was a mentor. He was a professional. He was a friend. He was a family man.
It was in the one area that helped a win elude their grasp earlier in the week that the Douglas girls' basketball team was able push ahead to its first Sierra League win Friday night.
Douglas boys' basketball coach Corey Thacker has been stressing balance to his team all season.
Less is more in Japanese style landscaping. Plants are carefully chosen and manicured meticulously. Sand is raked to careful patterns
Pageant meeting today An informational meeting for the Miss Douglas County and Miss Carson City scholarship programs for women 17-24 is 2 p.m. today at Round Table Pizza, 961 Topsy Lane.
The R-C will post live updates from tonight's girls' and boys' basketball games against Wooster. The girls' game starts at 5:15 p.m. and the boys' game starts at 7 p.m.
The spring session of Why Catholic? faith journey groups begins on Feb. 16. For many Catholic adults, formal religious education ended in school or with the sacrament of confirmation. Many have come to realize in the past few years that the yearn to learn still exists.
As the Carson Valley Inn casino area undergoes extensive remodeling in stages over the first few months of 2010, Carson Valley Inn guests will enjoy a full schedule of dinner specials in Katie's Country Kitchen.
TOCCATA - The Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area - kicks off its fifth anniversary season with the BAROCCO con COCOA concert series featuring the TOCCATA Chamber Orchestra, Chorus, and soloists.
Dr. Hong Gao from GI Consultants gives a lecture on "Celiac Disease: A Common Disease with Multi-System Manifestations," 2:30-4 p.m. Jan 23, at the Douglas County Public Library meeting room in Minden.
The Carson Valley Arts Council presents the Fishtank Ensemble in concert at the CVIC Hall, 1604 Esmeralda, Minden on Friday, Jan. 22. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are $17 for members and $20 for nonmembers and can be purchased at www.cvartscouncil.com or at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center ticket office, 1572 Highway 395, Minden.
An informational meeting for the Miss Douglas County and Miss Carson City scholarship programs for women 17-24 is 2 p.m. Sunday at Round Table Pizza, 961 Topsy Lane. Information also given on the Miss Outstanding Teen program for ages 13-17. Information, Shauna Bartshe, (775) 230-3745.
The second annual Carson Douglas Interfaith Pro-Life Rally is 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday at LifePoint Church, 1095 Stephanie Way, Minden. Rally features psychologist Jay Jeffers and Dr. Keith Shonnard of the Catholic Medical Association. Information, www.nevadalife.org or (775) 530-0029.
Quilting, craft and sewing supplies available at the Carson City 4-H annual fabric and rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 and 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 7, at Fuji Park Exhibit Hall, 601 Old Clear Creek Road, Carson City. Sale proceeds support the Carson City/Storey County 4-H Council Education Scholarship Program, which provides higher education scholarships for local youth.
The Douglas County Historical Society celebrates National Women in History Month by honoring six Douglas County women at a reception March 20 at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
The Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball team has learned its lessons quickly this season.
TAMPA, Fla. - South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt has been fired following an investigation of an allegation that he struck one of his players in the locker room.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Now, Florida coach Urban Meyer might be able to begin his leave of absence.
PASADENA, Calif. - Colt McCoy had 60 minutes left to cap his incredible career with the only accomplishment he really ever cared about, a national championship.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - San Mateo County prosecutors have charged Barry Bonds' son with five misdemeanors after he allegedly threw a doorknob at his mother.
SEATTLE - Casey Kotchman spent summers from age 7 through 10 on long rides with dozens of older guys all over Washington. He was traveling from Boise, Idaho, tagging along with the low-level minor league team managed by his father, Tom.
NEW YORK - Baseball commissioner Bud Selig has told his Japanese counterpart that he is open to games between the World Series and Japan Series champions, but no steps have been taken for such a matchup.
BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox now have Adrian Beltre at Fenway Park, and with him comes a new defensive mindset.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP)-Attorneys for fired coach Mike Leach said Thursday they want to take Texas Tech to trial in the next six weeks and want to question some of the key figures in his dismissal.
PASADENA, Calif. (AP)-It's unanimous. Alabama is back on top in college football.
PASADENA, Calif. (AP)-The houndstooth hat is a memory-the Snake, Joe Willie and Bart Starr replaced by guys named Julio, Javier and Mount Cody.
Your daily look-in at what's going on around the Valley as it goes on.
PASADENA, Calif. - Texas quarterback Colt McCoy has been injured on the Longhorns' first drive of the BCS championship game and was taken to the locker room for further examination.
PASADENA, Calif. - With the BCS ramping up efforts to improve its public image, it might want to consider bringing in Alabama nose guard Terrence Cody as a spokesman.
MOBILE, Ala. - Dan LeFevour put on one last show, Andrew Aguila kicked five field goals, including the 37-yard game-winner in double overtime, and No. 25 Central Michigan beat Troy 44-41 in the GMAC Bowl on Wednesday night.
NEW YORK - Some of his teammates laughed when Gilbert Arenas pointed his index fingers at them, as if they were guns.
RICHMOND, Va. - First-year Richmond football coach Latrell Scott has landed his first big recruit - Southern California backup quarterback Aaron Corp.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - The new BCS executive director officially began his tenure Thursday by saying the often-criticized postseason represents a consensus among the 120 schools that play major college football.
ALAMEDA -- Rich Gannon won't be offering his help to the Oakland Raiders again any time soon.
SACRAMENTO, CA (AP) -- A new report says a new Sacramento Kings basketball arena would bring 229 permanent jobs and 1,300 temporary jobs to the area.
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland Athletics added some much-needed power to their lineup with someone they already know swings a reliable bat: free agent Jack Cust.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The University of Nevada women's basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak as it posted a 64-56 win at San Jose State Wednesday night.
The Douglas High ski team had a good showing at the second Tahoe Basin League race of the year at Alpine Meadows Wednesday.
The Nevada football program has hired a familiar face to fix an all too familiar problem.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . The Nevada Wolf Pack football program made absolutely the right hire by naming Andy Buh as its new defensive coordinator
Nico Barker, fr., Montana State Northern: Went 3-2 at the Jimmie Open in Jamestown, North Dakota last weekend.
Boys Varsity Today: Douglas vs. Wooster, 7 p.m.
Hello fellow anglers. Topaz Lake opening day was a great success.
Editor's Note: The Record-Courier relies on coach input for all JV and freshman sports coverage. The Record-Courier Sports Network is a platform that provides coaches with the ability to submit stories as well as post photos and keep game and season statistics. If you are interested in having your team included in the paper, ask your coach to contact the paper about getting involved with the network.
We have a winner in the Douglas County Historical Society's December photo contest. Congratulations to Margaret Olesen for her great photo of the Hemsath house right here in town. This photo will represent December in the 2011 calendar.
Western, cowboy, and Indian artists are invited to apply for the Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, April 29 to May 2.
Douglas Animal Welfare Group will sponsor a dog adoption event at the Petco, located at Topsy Lane and Highway 395, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Adoptions include free spay or neuter, microchip and AVID registration, and reimbursement for obedience training. Information, www.dawgrescue or 267-9824.
When Ranchos resident Mackenzie Cauley enrolled as a freshman at the University of Oregon this past fall, nobody could have predicted outcome of the school's already impressive football program. After an amazing season, the Ducks won the PAC-10 conference and found themselves headed to the Rose Bowl to play against Ohio State on New Year's Day.
The Brewery Arts Center hosts a set design workshop 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the BAC Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City. Learn about set design, construction, how to set up base camp and save time on the set. Workshop instructors are John Procaccini and Amber Stinebrink. Cost is $75 or $67.50 for BAC members. Sign up at www.breweryarts.org
Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
EDITOR: The Northern Nevada Holland & Hart Foundation was busy this holiday season helping families in need with gifts of cash, needed items and toys.
Nico Barker, fr., Montana State Northern: Went 3-2 at the Jimmie Open in Jamestown, North Dakota last weekend.
With five forfeit wins under its belt before even taking to the mat Wednesday night, it was a fair bet the Douglas wrestling team was going to cruise to an easy win over the Wooster Colts.
The R-C will post live updates from tonight's wrestling match between Douglas and Wooster at 6 p.m.
Carson Valley and Douglas County will face many challenges during the next year.
Does anyone realize all the problems shelter-obtained animals cause when brought into suburbia? These elementary children are sadly naive; they don't understand that a neighborhood's peace and quiet is often ruined by the introduction of surplus animals. These kids have on rose-colored glasses; all they want to do is pet the puppy, and give it a blanket.
I do not understand why these new owners are laying off loyal employees with years in with the Carson Valley Inn then hiring someone else to replace them. Why? If they had not been doing a good job they would not still be employed.
The topic of my letter is simple. The new owners of Carson Valley Inn are acting in a manner counter to good business practices and are treating the citizens of your community in a manner usually held for livestock and slaves. The company is firing employees three days before Christmas and, in at least one case, are notifying them via voice-mails on their home answering machines.
NEW YORK - The Little Phenom is the NFL's top offensive rookie.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Alabama coach Nick Saban expects All-American linebacker Rolando McClain to be ready for the BCS championship game against Texas.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - If No. 2 Texas is going to take the BCS national title back to Austin, Colt McCoy may well have to carry the Longhorns to victory Vince Young-style. Top-ranked Alabama simply needs Greg McElroy to avoid losing the championship with critical mistakes.
MIAMI - In the coldest Orange Bowl ever, the Iowa Hawkeyes' swarming defense kept the heat on Georgia Tech.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Kelly Shoppach and the Tampa Bay Rays agreed Tuesday to a $5.5 million, two-year contract.
SEATTLE - The Red Sox and Mariners are working on a trade that would send first baseman Casey Kotchman from Boston to Seattle, according to a person familiar with the talks.
NEW YORK - Andre Dawson has been waiting for years. For Roberto Alomar, it was the first time on the ballot.
LOS ANGELES - The company behind a plan to lure the NFL back to Los Angeles said Tuesday the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills are the first teams it will try to relocate.
WASHINGTON - The last time Dan Snyder went looking for a coach, he used a whole month, exhausted his entire list of candidates and settled for a novice who yielded little power, didn't always get his due respect and went 12-20.
Tom Brady has gone from record-setting MVP to injured superstar to The Associated Press 2009 NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
SAN FRANCISCO - With Juan Uribe back, the San Francisco Giants have a deep infield and options in the outfield, too.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Twice during a seven-game road losing streak the Phoenix Suns opened up big leads only to watch them disappear and lead to frustrating losses. This game appeared to be heading that direction until Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire steadied the Suns down the stretch.
DENVER - J.R. Smith hit two free throws with 0.4 seconds remaining, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a 123-122 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
Heading into the fourth quarter, the Douglas girls' basketball team was in perfect position to push ahead for a win Tuesday night.
The Douglas boys' basketball team got the key plays it needed down the stretch to hold off a late rally Tueday night, taking a 69-64 win at Damonte Ranch.
William and Marlene Mullen of Minden announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Kathleen Mullen to Lucas William Stewart of Reno.
Douglas High School graduates Jennifer Koneig and James Spencer have announced their wedding engagement.
One free trial class per student in ballet, hip-hop, tap, jazz, leaps and turns, pre-dance and tumbling at the Performing Arts Project of Northern Nevada, 2556 Precision Drive, Suite E, Minden. Schedules and information at 267-4446 or cassiebrock@aol.com
William Lampe closed a deal with D. Winkelman for the purchase of his farm property in this Valley. The ranch is commonly known as the Pettigrew place and is one of the oldest on the East Fork. It contains about 125 acres of the best cultivated and most productive land in this Valley and sold for a figure in excess of $30,000. Mr. Winkelman purchased the property some 18 years ago from Mrs. A. Pettigrew for $8,000, which at that time was considered a high price.
As I told you in my last column, I fell on some ice before Christmas. I was just so very fortunate that I didn't break any bones or do permanent damage.
The final week of December is traditionally the time where basketball teams around the Northern 4A venture out of the area to hammer home important final lessons before launching into the thick of league play.
MIAMI (AP)-It was breakfast time, and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive coordinator Norm Parker sat at a table trying to explain the challenge of stopping Georgia Tech's triple option.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - The players at Texas and Alabama will compete Thursday night for the chance to be called national champions and for a beautiful crystal trophy to be placed outside their locker room.
The Record-Courier will post live updates from tonight's girls' and boys' basketball games at Damonte Ranch High School in Reno. The girls' game starts at 5:15 p.m. and the boys' game begins at 7 p.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Mike Singletary's mood was borderline somber as he reflected on another season gone without a trip to the playoffs for the San Francisco 49ers.
WASHINGTON - We can't get no job satisfaction.
SAN FRANCISCO - Electronic Arts Inc. said Monday it will stand behind Tiger Woods - at least for the release of a new online golf game featuring the embattled athlete.
NEW YORK - Television ratings are up for the first two BCS games.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The NCAA has upheld its decision to take wins away in as many as 10 Florida State athletic programs, including up to 14 from former football coach Bobby Bowden.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Alabama's All-America linebacker Rolando McClain and backup defensive back Rod Woodson missed media day for the BCS championship game Tuesday morning because of a stomach virus.
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Boise State reached into its bag of tricks again and stunned Texas Christian in a Fiesta Bowl duel of unbeaten BCS busters.
DETROIT - Former NFL player Kyle Turley told members of Congress on Monday that while he still had a severe headache, the St. Louis Rams cleared him for full-contact drills four days after a concussion seven years ago.
NEW YORK - A rookie wage scale is among the issues the NFL and the players' union are expected to discuss during labor negotiations this week.
BEREA, Ohio - Browns president Mike Holmgren has begun his first day of work at the team's facility, where he is expected to meet with coach Eric Mangini.
NEW YORK - From the first practice in training camp until the last game, Brian Cushing was a tackling machine for the Houston Texans.
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Coach Tom Cable held a team meeting, met briefly with owner Al Davis and began roster evaluations with his assistants in a typical start to an offseason.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Drew Doughty had a career-best four assists and in the tightly bunched Western Conference, the Los Angeles Kings showed again they weren't going anywhere.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - Luke Babbitt led Nevada with 26 points and 11 rebounds and the Wolf Pack defeated New Mexico State 77-67 Monday night.
There's no questioning the talent on the Douglas' High wrestling team's roster this year.
RUSTON, La. (AP) - Jamel Guyton scored 21 points and Louisiana Tech defeated Nevada 77-71 in the Western Athletic Conference opener for both teams on Saturday night.
PROVO, Utah - The University of Nevada women's basketball team was held to a season-low 41 points as the Pack fell at BYU, 61-41, Saturday afternoon. Nevada also scored 41 in a loss to West Virginia.
RENO, Nev. - Wolf Pack fans can attend pre-game dinners presented by Pinocchio's prior to each of Nevada's remaining home men's basketball games this season.
TCU and Boise State both got a BCS bowl as they desired. Only one of those teams doesn't mind they'll be facing each other - again.
As the NFL moves into the playoffs, the league is searching for a safer helmet and considering offseason rule changes to provide more protection from concussions.
Dallas won a division title, Baltimore and the New York Jets earned wild-card spots, and the Super Bowl champs were eliminated on the final day of the NFL season.
ASHBURN, Va. - Jim Zorn was fired by the Washington Redskins early Monday, the first step in yet another team overhaul under owner Dan Snyder.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Vernon Davis tied the NFL record for touchdown receptions for a tight end with his 13th of the season, helping the San Francisco 49ers finish strong and the lowly St. Louis Rams clinch the No. 1 overall draft pick in a 28-6 victory on Sunday.
OAKLAND, Calif. - With one vicious stiff-arm, Willis McGahee pushed aside the last obstacle standing between the Baltimore Ravens and another playoff bid on his way to a career-best day.
Kobe Bryant hit yet another buzzer-beating 3-pointer and finished with 39 points as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 109-108 on Friday night.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 99-91 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Brandon Roy scored 37 points, Andre Miller added 23 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Golden State Warriors 105-89 Saturday night despite dressing only eight players.
SAN JOSE - Patrick Marleau scored his 27th goal of the season and Dany Heatley added his 24th to lead the San Jose Sharks to their eighth straight victory, 4-1 over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
Remember when Twitter was huge?
EDITOR: Hey, have you noticed the big game hunters sitting in the comfort of their heated "pick-em-up" trucks on Jacks Valley Road, whil scanning the hills with their binoculars for an easy shot at an unlucky buck? I've noticed two of them
Attorney General Cortez-Masto's case against Lt. Governor Krolicki was dismissed. It wasn't even close. The judge found no wrongdoing, which is exactly what Krolicki's defenders had been saying since he was first indicted.
Today's is the first issue of The Record-Courier's 131st volume. Looking back on the last 13 decades, there have been a lot of changes.
