T.J. Lavin in Critical Condition After Bike Accident

Extreme BMX biker and Gold Medalist from the X-Games, T.J Lavin is in critical condition after a bike accident at the Hard Rock Hotel.

The accident happened Thursday night at the Dew Tour Event in Las Vegas.
During the second set of the course, Lavin lost control after failing to complete one of his stunts. His feet didn't reach the bike's pedals and launched him through the air, knocking him unconscious. When friends and crew approached him, they found Lavin unresponsive and motionless.

A native of Sin City, Lavin has long been a champion competitor in the BMX community, snagging one silver and two gold medals in the X Games.

TMZ reports that Lavin was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors decided to medically induce him into a coma in order to reduce the swelling of his brain. Other injuries he sustained were broken ribs and a shattered wrist.

Teacher Games in Mesquite Nov 12-14

Third annual Teacher Games set for Mesquite, Nev. Nov. 12-14

MESQUITE, Nev. – The 2010 Teacher Games in Mesquite has been scheduled Nov. 12-14 at various venues.
The third annual event will include competition in softball, bowling, 3-on-3 basketball, billiards, Bunco, poker, golf and a newly-added 5K run.
The Teacher Games has drawn representatives from several states each year with money won donated back to the school represented by the participants. Last year’s gathering generated more than $20,000 in cash and prizes for competitors that came from several states including Utah, Nevada and Arizona.
The event is the only one of its kind in the country and is expected to draw an even bigger field this year.
Last year’s top money winners were Granger High School of West Valley, Utah and Snyder Elementary of Las Vegas each winning $5,000. JT McWilliams was third with $3,650 in winnings while Myrtle Tate Elementary and Hickey Elementary tied for fourth place with $2,000 each.
Findlay Middle School rounded out the top six money winners with $1,100.
Further information can be obtained by calling Black Gaming sales manager Bernadette Anthony at 888-711-4653, ext 42, or emailing her at banthony@blackgaming.com; or visit www.mesquiteteachergames.com or www.casablancaresort.com.

CAPTION: Former UNLV great Freddie Banks (13) competed in the 2009 Teacher Games in Mesquite.

CONTACTS: Mike Henle, 702-279-3483; Bernadette Anthony, 888-711-4653, extension 42.