Celebrities are cool, right? And there were plenty of them this weekend at the American Century Classic (better known as the Celebrity Golf Tournament) at Edgewood Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe. Because of an excess of invites and the growing popularity of the event, a record 91 big names partook. But like the majority of those who were a part of the record crowd on … [Read more...]
Archives for July 21, 2015
Aces swept out of all-star break
Apparently Reno was still in all-star break mode as it was swept in a four-game set at Salt Lake City last week to fall to 44-51.Reno won six of its last eight heading into the break.Despite the slow start to the second half, last week wasn’t a loss for all the Aces. Outfielder Peter O’Brien had a big week at the all-star festivities in Omaha, Neb. O’Brien, 25, was the … [Read more...]
Reed, Carson to kick off season at Mackay
The last time Reed and Carson met, the Raiders celebrated a 28-25 victory over the Senators in the 2014 DI North title game at Bishop Manogue.Reed was aided by a missed short Carson field goal attempt in the final minutes that likely would’ve forced overtime.The Senators will get the chance to get back at the Raiders, who have beaten them in two-straight regional title games, … [Read more...]
Buffalo Bills safety Duke Williams returns home to pass on skills at football camp
He’s had the idea for years. This year, it finally came to fruition.When Duke Williams, who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills, was still playing at Nevada, he wanted to find a way to help out the youth in the Reno community.But because of numerous restrictions placed on college athletes by the NCAA, he wasn’t able to make it happen.Now … [Read more...]
Sparks Babe Ruth squad wins state title, moves on to regionals
The path wasn’t exactly daunting, but it doesn’t matter. They’re state champions.The 16-18 Sparks Babe Ruth team beat Fallon 10-1 last Tuesday in Sun Valley to win the state title after beating Sun Valley (the only other team in the tournament) 9-1 the day before.With the state title, the team earned the right to compete in the eight-team Southwest Regional Tournament in … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs alum sees heavy minutes as freshman
Before he graduated in the spring of 2014, he was Spanish Springs basketball.As a senior, Kenny Meyer led the Cougs to a DI North runner-up finish, a spot in the state tournament and had the purple one half from a berth in the state title game (holding photo). He was comfortable.But when he left northern Nevada to play college basketball at Southern Oregon University--an NAIA … [Read more...]
How to protect your eyes from macular degeneration
Dear Savvy Senior,Is macular degeneration hereditary? My mother lost her vision from it before she died a few years ago, and now at age 65, I’m worried I may get it. What can you tell me?Nearsighted SusanDear Susan,Having a parent or sibling with macular degeneration does indeed increase your risk three to four times. But the good news is there are things you can do to protect … [Read more...]
Art in downtown Sparks: Museum displaying local painter’s “Impressions of Nevada”
As part of Artown, the region’s month-long summer arts festival, the Sparks Museum and Cultural Center on Victorian Avenue is showcasing local artist Dan Whittemore’s “Impressions of Nevada,” an exhibition that includes more than 30 original pieces.A total of 94 people stopped by Friday night’s reception in the upstairs venue of the museum to explore Whittemore’s paintings.For … [Read more...]