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In today’s headlines, Nevada Sports Net highlights three major stories making waves in the sports world.
1. Mario Bautista on UFC 316 Main Card
Winnemucca’s own Mario Bautista is set to shine on the main card at UFC 316 this Saturday, facing Patchy Mix in a bantamweight bout at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Ranked 10th, Bautista enters as the underdog with +140 odds, while Mix holds -166 odds entering his UFC debut. Bautista’s previous fight, a controversial split-decision victory against Jose Aldo in October, has drawn criticism, yet he remains a formidable competitor with a 15-2 record—9-2 in the UFC, and riding a seven-fight winning streak. A victory could position Bautista closer to a championship title opportunity. The event will be headlined by the championship clash between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley.
2. Andrew Saalfrank Reinstated After Betting Ban
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Andrew Saalfrank is back in action following a year-long suspension for betting. He was activated and optioned to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League after placing 29 baseball bets, including four on the Diamondbacks, during his recovery from Tommy John surgery. With a net loss of $272.64 on baseball bets, Saalfrank has since made his Triple-A debut and contributed to the Diamondbacks during the postseason in 2023.
3. Wolf Pack Coaches at USA Swimming Camp
At the USA Swimming Western & Central Zone Select Camp in Tempe, Ariz., Nevada’s associate head coach Adriana Contreras and recent Wolf Pack swimmer Noelle Harvey take on significant roles. Contreras is the head manager, while Harvey, a former participant at the camp, returns as an assistant coach after a successful college swimming career.
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