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Most factors favor Falcons

Pairing a rookie quarterback with a first-year head coach once was thought to be a formula for failure in the NFL. But with Matt Ryan throwing the passes and Mike Smith calling the shots, the Atlanta Falcons fooled everybody this season.

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Under the steady guidance of low-key coach Lon Kruger, the UNLV men’s basketball team has enjoyed a return to prominence in recent years, earning two straight trips to the NCAA Tournament.

Willis relishes spotlight

If the spotlight is turned on, UNLV sophomore Tre’Von Willis is not about to run from it. He wants to be in the middle of it.

Singletary has 49ers playing with heart

As a middle linebacker, Mike Singletary played with intensity and passion, and he was the heartbeat of great Chicago Bears defenses. As a coach, he’s not much different.

UNLV’s Adams aims to play vs. Louisville

UNLV guard Wink Adams was a spectator at practice Friday night as he recovers from a lower abdominal strain. But he found two reasons to be encouraged.