Sean DeFrank
Associate Editor
Contact: 868-4553 • Email
A Southern Nevada resident since 1974, DeFrank worked for the Las Vegas Review-Journal for more than 13 years, primarily as a sports copy editor but also covering the city of Henderson in the late ‘90s, before coming to Vegas Seven just in time for its launch. The UNLV graduate is also a U.S. Army infantry veteran, and was recalled to active duty in 1991 as part of Operation Desert Storm. He lives in Henderson with his wife, enjoys traveling and going to concerts, and loves his UNLV Rebels.
Recent Articles
Changing the Game
At the Global Gaming Expo, talk turns to the Internet
November 11th, 2010
When the annual Global Gaming Expo makes its return to the Las Vegas Convention Center on Nov. 16-18, the hottest topic will be Internet gambling.
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Fight of the Year?
Power-packed WBO featherweight title bout will likely result in only one man left standing
November 4th, 2010
When Juan Manuel Lopez and Rafael Marquez enter the ring for their WBO featherweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden on Nov. 6, the two boxers will carry similar traits but contrasting backgrounds.
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Ex-champ Faber looks to get back on track in 135-pound debut at WEC 52
November 4th, 2010
Urijah Faber is a star in World Extreme Cagefighting, having held the organization’s featherweight (145-pound) title for more than two years until losing to Mike Brown in November 2008.
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Rebel Yell Your Head Off
UNLV basketball season opens with first of two exhibition games
October 28th, 2010
Are you looking to unwind on election night, maybe let out a few therapeutic screams after the onslaught of political mailers, TV commercials and intrusive phone calls?
While a primal scream in your house or yard could bring the cops knocking, cranking the volume to 11 is encouraged on Nov. 2 at the Thomas & Mack Center when the UNLV men’s basketball team opens play at 7 p.m. with an exhibition game against the Division II Grand Canyon Antelopes.
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A Last Look?
Nevada’s former lieutenant governor thinks his home is a treasure trove of state history that should be shared. Some of his neighbors think it’s an eyesore that should be cleaned up.
October 28th, 2010
It was supposed to be a celebration, the last time the public would be invited into former Nevada Lt. Gov. Lonnie Hammargren’s home. But now a number of factors have worked against the 72-year-old retired neurosurgeon, forcing him to call off his Nevada Day extravaganza, and perhaps close his doors to the community for good.
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Growing Pains
A heavy reliance on freshmen has made the first season for UNLV coach Bobby Hauck tougher than imagined
October 28th, 2010
As the UNLV football team practices on a rare gloomy, wet day in Las Vegas during its off week, the mood at Rebel Park is much brighter than the weather. Receivers and defensive backs work in one-on-one blocking and tackling drills during the downpour while coach Bobby Hauck shouts words of encouragement to his players.
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The Bluebird of Happiness
For some patrons, a new coffee shop offers more than a good cup of joe
October 21st, 2010
The Bluebird Coffee Shop is, in some ways, just like many other eateries in Las Vegas. It’s a place where patrons can sit at the counter and enjoy a fresh-brewed cup of coffee, have a sandwich while watching TV, or log on to the Internet on one of four computers. But for medical marijuana cardholders, it is more.
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Experiencing a Rebirth
Expectant father Hoffman has turned his career around heading into the local PGA Tour event
October 21st, 2010
This has been a year to remember for Charley Hoffman, although it didn’t exactly start out that way.
The former UNLV golf star was plagued by a wrist injury to start 2010 and missed the cut in four of his first six PGA Tour events, at which point he took five weeks off to get healthy. Even through June, though, Hoffman’s best finish was a tie for 13th place in what was, at that point, a respectable but unremarkable season.
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Dorsey giving Locomotives added fuel in return to team
October 21st, 2010
The Las Vegas Locomotives have received a big boost from the return of one of its stars from last year’s United Football League championship team.
Running back DeDe Dorsey, the Locos’ leading rusher in 2009, was one of the last cuts by the NFL’s Detroit Lions this year, and re-signed with Las Vegas on Sept. 24.
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Not in My Backyard
Are some Las Vegas neighborhoods as dangerous as recent rankings suggest? We asked the people who live there.
October 14th, 2010
The neighborhood surrounding Lubertha Johnson Park on Balzar Avenue and Concord Street will never be confused with Green Valley or Summerlin. Bars on doors and windows are standard here, and residents are suspicious of nearly every car that drives by. A small playground area in a park sits unused on a pleasant weekday afternoon; there is no sign of children at play anywhere in the vicinity.
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