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2025 Summer Scouting: Can former Nevada OT Isaiah World take the next step at Oregon?

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June 22, 2025

2025 Summer Scouting: Can former Nevada OT Isaiah World take the next step at Oregon?

The New York Giants certainly hope that their offensive line is stable in 2025.

Whether due to luck of the draw and how the draft board fell or by a conscious decision to concentrate on other positions, the Giants didn’t add an offensive lineman in the draft until selecting Marcus Mbow in the fifth round.

Mbow was considered a steal that late in the draft, but the jury is still out on where he will ultimately play. It’s possible that the Giants could still find themselves in need of a long-term answer at right tackle with Evan Neal moving to guard (and in the last year of his contract) while Jermaine Eluemunor is on the wrong side of 30.

If so, the Giants could look to one of the newest Oregon Ducks, Isaiah World.

World transferred to Oregon from Nevada for the 2025 season and could be one of the top tackles in next year’s draft. World is an intriguing prospect with a great combination of length, athleticism, and bloody-mindedness, and he certainly bears watching this year.

(World is the Nevada left tackle wearing No. 70.)

What he does well

World is a long and athletic lineman. He features quick, light feet which combine choppy steps with smooth steps. He always seems to be balanced in his pass sets, ready to redirect, mirror speed or anchor against power. World is a tall lineman, but is also a natural knee bender who’s consistently able to drop his hips and lower his pad level to meet power rushers.

He has adequate play strength when playing with good leverage and maintains his balance through contact. He also has good grip strength and does a good job of sustaining his blocks for as long as necessary. And in that vein, World also has excellent competitive toughness and a definite nasty streak in his play. He keeps his head on a swivel to look for work, fights to sustain his blocks for as long as possible, and tries to finish with his opponent on the ground when the opportunity arises.

World appears to be an adequate run blocker right now, with the upside to improve significantly with coaching. He has the athleticism to stress defenses when flowing laterally in zone blocking schemes, as well as get into position quickly as a puller or when working up to the second level. Likewise, his nasty streak and good leverage allow him to at least gain positioning on defenders and seal off running lanes on man-gap runs.

What he needs to improve

The biggest issue for World is his play strength. He isn’t weak, per se, but he definitely needs to maintain leverage against defenders. There were too many instances in his tape of him being driven back if his hips rise. And while his athleticism and competitive toughness let him “lose slow”, he isn’t able to really stop power power without good leverage.

He is listed at 6-foot-8, 309 pounds, and while he does have an athletic build for an offensive lineman, World does appear a bit lanky. He could gain muscle mass as he continues to mature physically.

World could also stand to be a bit more aggressive with his initial punch. He should also work on improving his accuracy when blocking at the second level.

Balancing aggression with his hands while also being more accurate could be a difficult balance to strike and a long-term project. However, doing so could make World a devastating blocker in space.

Final thoughts

Isaiah World has the potential to be a real riser after transferring from Nevada to Oregon. The Ducks have done a good job of churning out quality offensive linemen of late, and World fits what they want to do well. He should get good coaching in Eugene, and another year of physical maturity should help him.

World may never be a road grader at offensive tackle, however his movement skills and flexibility could take him far. World has the skill set teams tend to look for at left tackle, and it’s pretty easy to see him as a first round talent with a good year of development.

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Las Vegas Pizza Festival returns for sixth year

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May 27, 2026

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Las Vegas Pizza Festival returns for sixth year

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Las Vegas Pizza Festival returns for its sixth year.

The event brings together the city’s top pizzaiolos on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Industrial Event Space on 2330 Industrial Rd.

Ticket information will be released in the coming weeks. Pizza lovers are encouraged to sign up for the official newsletter on the Vegas Pizza Fest website to be the first to know about ticket sales. Organizers said prices will increase with demand.

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The event is presented by Greco & Sons and was created in partnership with the Las Vegas Pizza Alliance.

Festival features

The festival is an all-you-can-eat celebration of pizza styles from around the world, including New York, Detroit, Sicilian, Neapolitan, and more.

This year’s lineup will feature local favorites including Metro Pizza, Pizza Rock and Good Pie, alongside new local pizzerias.

“Each year, we look forward to bringing together the incredible talent that defines Las Vegas’ pizza scene, and the festival just keeps getting better,” said Industrial Event Space co-owner and general manager Josh Abelson. “From longtime favorites to new standouts, we’re excited to welcome guests back for another year of amazing pizza, big flavors and a high-energy experience you won’t find anywhere else.”

General admission includes unlimited pizza tastings, photo opportunities, bars, and merchandise.

VIP guests will have early entry, exclusive bites, and complimentary alcohol served in a commemorative tasting glass. VIP guests also get a swag bag and access to an air-conditioned lounge with seating and restrooms.

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Find artistic inspiration at Nevada City’s First Friday Art Walks

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May 27, 2026

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Find artistic inspiration at Nevada City’s First Friday Art Walks

Join the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce for an exuberant evening of art in the shops and on the streets. Over 15 downtown Nevada City businesses will participate by staying open late and hosting an artist in their space. Many businesses will have the artists on site, so attendees can meet the makers and mingle in open-house style receptions. Numerous businesses will also offer specials, activities, or live demonstrations.

The mission of the Art Walk is to increase awareness, appreciation, and participation in the arts in our local community, while also increasing commerce for local businesses in the downtown Nevada City area. Nevada City has long since been a cultural and arts hub — the Art Walk aims to put a spotlight on our incredible arts community. The First Friday Art Walks run the first Friday of each month from June through August.

In addition to the festivities happening inside businesses, there will be live music and performances on the streets and a small selection of curated arts vendors. The first event kicks-off Friday, June 5, 2026, from 6-9 p.m. The June event will include a performance by the Haute Trash Fashion Show, live music, and youth activities

Come spend an evening strolling through downtown, enjoy a meal, visit the shops, and see incredible local artists. The event is free and open to all ages. Maps will be available at the event and on Instagram at @nevadacitychamber with a list of all participating locations.

More information at nevadacitychamber.com.

Quaint, scenic & historic — Nevada City is an exuberant Victorian era city amid mountains, rivers, and forest. Known as the “Queen of the Mining Towns,” Nevada City is a true gem who lives up to her reputation, by brimming with beauty, culture, and history. The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization formed in 1937 to support small businesses in Nevada City and the surrounding region by providing technical, business, and tourism support.

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Human skull found in Nye County, authorities look for answers

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May 26, 2026

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Human skull found in Nye County, authorities look for answers

Authorities on Tuesday asked for information from the public after a human skull was found near Pahrump on Sunday.

According to a Facebook post, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office said dispatch received a report Sunday evening from hikers about a possible human skull found near Barney Road and Nye Road in the Shadow Mountain area, west of Pahrump.

Detectives with the sheriff’s office went to the scene and confirmed that the skull was human, according to the Facebook page.

As of Tuesday, Nye County officials said in the Facebook post, investigators could not be certain how long the skull had been in the location where it was found.

The skull was set to be submitted to the Clark County coroner’s office for DNA analysis in an effort to identify the person and the person’s cause of death.

Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact the Nye County Sheriff’s Office at 775-751-7000, option 5, according to the post.

Contact Bryan Horwath at bhorwath@reviewjournal.com. Follow @BryanHorwath on X.

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