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
Sometimes, It's All About the Game
May 17th, 2012
Dancing off third base after Philadelphia Phillies lefty Cole Hamels purposefully drilled him in the back with a first-inning fastball on May 6, Washington Nationals rookie Bryce Harper saw his chance for payback. As Hamels tossed a second pickoff attempt to first, Harper shuffled down the line before accelerating toward the plate. The 19-year-old Las Vegan slid in ahead of the tag, stealing home and amassing yet another highlight in his first two weeks in the big leagues.
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Broken News
May 10th, 2012
On April 27, the Las Vegas Review-Journal was the first to report the arrest of Bryan Clay, the suspect in the brutal double murder of 38-year-old Ignacia “Yadira” Martinez and her 10-year-old daughter, Karla. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police subsequently denied having a suspect in custody, but then held a press conference that evening confirming that Clay had indeed been charged with the April 15 murders.
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(Martian) Flight of Fancy
With Pearl Jam on hiatus, guitarist Mike McCready turns to space: a UFO tribute band that’s soon to land in Las Vegas
May 10th, 2012
As one of the founding members of Pearl Jam, Mike McCready can pursue almost any endeavor he chooses during the band’s down time. So it might seem odd that the lead guitarist would elect to form a tribute band dedicated to ’70s rockers UFO as a recurring side project over the last 10 years. That is, until learning of the spirit behind it.v
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REO Speedwagon, Styx, Ted Nugent
Planet Hollywood Theater for the Performing Arts, May 5
May 10th, 2012
This is exactly the venue that should have hosted this triple bill of classic rockers. When all three of these acts were in their prime 30-35 years ago, the Theater for the Performing Arts (then, part of the Aladdin) was the only place you could see major touring bands in Las Vegas. And the setting helped the bands turn back the clock for a night of musical nostalgia.
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The World in a Net
May 8th, 2012
Last August 5, Daren Libonati was in Manchester, England, watching a soccer game. For a year, the Justice Entertainment Group president and COO had been trying to bring a world-class soccer match to Las Vegas. Now, sitting in Old Trafford Stadium watching Manchester United defeat the New York Cosmos in a friendly contest before nearly 76,000 fans, he understood that if he were to succeed, it could potentially be the biggest global sporting event in the history of Las Vegas.
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Online Dating for History Buffs
May 3rd, 2012
Curious about when the Aladdin hotel-casino was imploded? Or the day tennis star Andre Agassi was born? Or—for you lovers of the obscure—when the post office in McGill, Nev., opened? All three of these events had recent anniversaries—and you would have known all about it if you followed @HistoryNevada, a Twitter page dedicated to providing daily “on-this-date” facts related to the Silver State.
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Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost
House of Blues, April 25
May 3rd, 2012
The audience is usually pretty sparse for the opening act of a multi-band concert, especially one starting at 6:30 p.m. on a Wednesday, but fans packed the house early for this hard-rocking triple bill. And rightfully so, as this highly anticipated show featured great diversity for a metal gig.
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Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
The Pearl, April 20
April 26th, 2012
There are always going to be fans who won’t let Noel Gallagher put Oasis behind him. That was evident by the numerous song requests shouted out throughout the 90-minute show, many coming from a raucous group of Englishmen near the front of the stage.
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Waiting for Sunset
April 26th, 2012
The addition of a large dog park and 2½ miles of trails through the sand dunes at Sunset Park’s south end in 2010 resulted in little inconvenience for the public while creating two popular amenities.
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