ELY — Let UNLV’s offensive line stand as proof that sushi — yes, raw fish, seaweed, rice, etc. — leads to better blocking. Well, OK, the correlation is a little indirect, but it’s there.

ELY — Any lethargy lingering on Sunday evening following the Rebels’ longest hiatus during training camp in Ely was shaken off in the closing portion of the weekend’s final practice. UNLV took part in two-minute offense drills to get the competitive juices flowing, and — just as was the case with Saturday’s scrimmage — both the offensive and defensive units left Broadbent Park with a little something to brag about.

The transition from service in the U.S. military to life in everyday society can be tough for any veteran.

Most of us do not start our day thinking about asteroids that might hit the Earth, causing catastrophe. But some people have to, including people who work for NASA.

If it’s the middle of August, it must be time to talk UNLV basketball with coach Lon Kruger. Then again, there’s never a bad time to chat with him about his players or his program.

Part “Pirates of the Caribbean,” part AVN Award-winner “Stagnetti’s Revenge,” the Playboy Midsummer Night’s Dream party washed over the Palms last night.

Did Criss Angel mindfreak turn himself into a whole new person? The once-guarded magician had been far less guarded lately. He has, rather suddenly, become far more available to fans and far more receptive to media, too.

A man was taken into custody and booked into jail for murder after a deadly fight early this morning on East Sahara Avenue, Metro Police said.

A 39-year-old man is dead following a late-night dispute that turned violent, a Metro Police spokesman said.

Jay Hieron had too many frustrations to list in the last two weeks, but when the smoke finally cleared (no pun intended to Nick Diaz) Saturday night — Hieron left San Jose with a win and future title fight.