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Darth invades Reno skies

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John Byrne photos/Tribune THE GREAT RENO BALLOON RACE once again showed its ability to attract a crowd, despite gusty winds on Sunday and wasps on Friday. Event organizers say the largest crowd came on Saturday, when an estimated 60,000 spectators gathered at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. On Sunday, about half the hot-air balloons remain grounded because it was too … [Read more...]

Turnout for Reed banner forum embarrassing

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When it was announced the banners in Reed’s gym would be no more, it started an online title wave of emotion. I received countless tweets from former and current students who follow me (@Trib_Shoup) expressing their outrage with the decision. Their argument has a rational defense. There is, however, a strong case to start a new tradition of celebrating championships in the … [Read more...]

Aces nearing division basement

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Fresno and Sacramento both are in the middle of winning streaks that have the Aces smelling last place. The Grizzlies (72-48) have won five straight, nine of their last 10 and own a 15-game lead over the Aces. The River Cats (59-63) are winners of seven straight and have moved out of last place into second, one game ahead of Reno (57-63) and two games ahead of now last-place … [Read more...]

Nevada football hosts Fan Appreciation Day

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Nevada held its Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday afternoon in front of nearly 600 fans at Mackay Stadium. The controlled scrimmage – highlighted by a pair of touchdown receptions from junior Hasaan Henderson – was the Pack’s first public practice since the spring game. “I appreciate all the fans that came out today,” said coach Brian Polian, entering his third season at the … [Read more...]

Thumbs Up Thumbs Down

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THUMBS DOWN to construction work on Interstate 580, which has made getting to the airport to catch a 5:30 a.m. flight a strange journey thanks to lane and off-ramp closures. Did the taxi suddenly travel north and exit at Oddie Boulevard, circle around and head south on the freeway, only to pass right by the airport, take the next available exit, circle around and head north … [Read more...]

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