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Sheree Canham came all the way from Australia to compete in the Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 in Las Vegas. Photograph: Sam Morris/Las Vegas news bureau
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Tricks of the Trades

For nearly 10 years, Sheree Harkness Canham had prepared for this moment. To compete as the only female bricklayer in the Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 World Championship—sometimes called the Super Bowl of masonry—Canham traveled from New Berrima, Australia, to California so she could practice

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Downtown Tempe serves as the finish line for the annual Arizona Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon. Photo courtesy of Tony Cottrell

Strong to the Finish

Big things are happening under the big skies of the Western United States. Las Vegas has new NHL and WNBA teams and will soon be home to the NFL’s Raiders. In Eugene, Oregon, the University of Oregon’s historic Hayward Field will be totally rebuilt to continue its legacy as hallowed ground for track and field. […]

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UFC Delivers Ultimate Experience

Las Vegas is once again set to host Ultimate Fighting Championship’s grandest multiday event. As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, UFC’s 7th Annual International Fight Week is expected to attract tens of thousands of mixed martial arts fans fans from around the world. “UFC International Fight Week

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