Max Verstappen is the bright star that F1’s youngsters to aspire to but he says the new crop coming through could potentially be something special. In the past few years the spotlight has been on F1’s champions in Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen and the now-departed Fernando Alonso – all over the age of 30. This year, aside from Hamilton’s incredible – dare we jinx it by saying championship-winning – form, it is the youngsters who are making the headlines. Formula 1 has arguably the best crop of rookie drivers seen in years in Lando Norris, 19, Alex Albon, 23, and George Russell, who is 21. Throw in Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, both 21, and it is safe to say the next generation is coming on strong. PlanetF1 looks at F1’s young stars and what’s next for them… George Russell won last year’s Formula 2 Championship and yet, ironically, he’s the one of the three F2 promotees at the weakest team, … [Read more...] about F1’s fabulous five make for a bright future
Vacant building burns near Las Vegas Arts District
(Las Vegas Fire & Rescue) The Las Vegas Fire Department was investigating a fire Tuesday night near downtown. Crews were responding to a large vacant building with “heavy flames” and smoke, the fire department said about 8:40 p.m. on Twitter. The fire is at 1065 S. Main St., east of Charleston Boulevard and Interstate 15. Further information was not immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back for more details. Contact Katelyn Newberg at [email protected] or 702-383-0240. follow @k_newberg on Twitter. … [Read more...] about Vacant building burns near Las Vegas Arts District
A’ja Wilson sparks Las Vegas Aces to 84-79 OT victory
Aces center A'ja Wilson during media day on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Mandalay Bay Events Center, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto A’ja Wilson scored nine of her 19 points in overtime to propel the Aces to an 84-79 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night at Mandalay Bay Events Center. Liz Cambage converted the game-tying layup with 22.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter and finished with 19 points and 15 rebounds for Las Vegas (19-9). This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Contact reporter Sam Gordon at [email protected] Follow @BySamGordon on Twitter. … [Read more...] about A’ja Wilson sparks Las Vegas Aces to 84-79 OT victory
‘Hard Knocks’ continues to focus on Raiders’ Antonio Brown
Oakland Raiders' Antonio Brown walks on the field while stretching during NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) ALAMEDA, Calif. — Raiders coach Jon Gruden brought in comedian Frank Caliendo to do an impression of him during a team meeting at training camp. It was good enough that Gruden probably could have Caliendo fill in should he need a day off during the season. The performance served as the opening scene for Tuesday’s third episode of the “Hard Knocks” documentary, which featured a lot of helmet talk and a preseason game at the Arizona Cardinals. Here are five takeaways from the HBO episode: 1. So much Antonio Brown. For someone who barely has been at training camp, the star wide receiver sure has been a focal point. It’s not surprising, as his ongoing battles to recover from frostbitten feet and wear the helmet he wants are made-for-TV dramas. None of it seems to bother Gruden. He is seen at several … [Read more...] about ‘Hard Knocks’ continues to focus on Raiders’ Antonio Brown
Henderson city attorney Nicholas Vaskov receives $10,000 bonus
Nicholas Vaskov (Screengrab/www.nshe.nevada.edu) Henderson City Attorney Nicholas Vaskov received a $10,000 bonus Tuesday night for his first year on the job. “You have allowed your staff to shine,” Ward 3 Councilman John Marz said during the meeting. “They’ve come out and done their job and done it well, and you’ve allowed that and encouraged that.” This year, Vaskov was named among the top government lawyers in the state in Nevada Business Magazine’s Legal Elite list. Vaskov replaced Josh Reid, who left the city in June 2018 to return to private practice. Council members approved Vaskov’s contract in July 2018 and he took over the role at the beginning of last August. His base salary was set at $200,000, but increases by 2 1/2 percent at the beginning of each fiscal year. Vaskov’s contract automatically renews for one-year periods. Contact Blake Apgar at [email protected] or 702-387-5298. Follow @blakeapgar on Twitter. … [Read more...] about Henderson city attorney Nicholas Vaskov receives $10,000 bonus