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
Am I Blue?
April 19th, 2012
Bishop Gorman High School star Shabazz Muhammad announced live on ESPNU on April 11 that he would attend UCLA instead of Kentucky or Duke.
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Keeping Their Heads in the Game
April 12th, 2012
As a member of UNLV’s training staff since 1984 and director of athletic training since 1999, Kyle Wilson has seen enough to know that “killing the head” is serious business—and that prevention and quick diagnosis of concussions are among the most important issues in sports medicine today. Wilson and his staff now perform cognitive and balance tests on UNLV’s nearly 500 student-athletes before each team’s season so that if one of them suffers a head injury, trainers can determine the severity of it.
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A Save in Henderson
April 5th, 2012
Henderson’s east side isn’t an affluent area, but it’s rich in baseball tradition. So, as the Henderson Little League geared up for its 25th season this spring, it needed a little help to defray operating costs and ensure that kids from lower-income families could participate even if they can’t afford the $140 entry fee.
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PFX: The Pink Floyd Experience
Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center, March 30
April 5th, 2012
Plenty of tribute bands have dates in Las Vegas every year, and most of them can be found playing either the Fremont Street Experience or locals casino showrooms.
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Catching the Final Four at the EA Sports Bar
April 5th, 2012
I pulled myself off my couch between games on March 31 to watch real sports in a bar built for the virtual variety. I’m not a gamer myself, but I wanted to see if EA Sports—makers of some of the best sports video games on the market—had integrated bits and booze as successfully as downtown’s Insert Coin(s), which often has people lined up on the sidewalk waiting to get in.
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On the Tarmac
March 29th, 2012
We stayed at the airport, admiring the beauty of Air Force One as it awaited the president’s return. A reporter remarked that we were probably in the third-most secure place in the U.S., trailing only Obama’s motorcade and the White House. Armed guards patrolled the runway at the rear of the aircraft, and hidden snipers kept watch from nearby rooftops.
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The Marshall Tucker Band
Orleans Showroom, March 10
March 15th, 2012
One of the great Southern rock bands that originated in the ’70s, the Marshall Tucker Band has largely been a nostalgia act since the departure of brothers Tommy and Toy Caldwell two decades ago. With only singer Doug Gray remaining from its original lineup, the band has survived by reliving its glory days for loyal fans, many of whom were in Las Vegas for NASCAR weekend.
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The Mickey Hart Band
Hard Rock Café on the Strip, March 3
March 8th, 2012
Hart has always been the most innovative of the surviving former members of the Grateful Dead. Even at age 68, the three-time Grammy-winning percussionist continues to push forward, fueled by a never-ending exploration of rhythms and the blending of musical genres.
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Stretch, Superfan
For the past 45 years, one Rebel fanatic has seen it all. And he's kept most of it.
March 8th, 2012
Nobody refuses Stretch. The longtime UNLV basketball fan is a fixture in the tunnel of the Thomas & Mack Center after every home game, collecting autographs until the last player has left the building.
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Rapid Response
March 1st, 2012
Henderson has received national recognition for its excellence in park planning, so it was a surprise when its latest offering opened in January with a potential safety hazard. But the city is taking quick steps to improve the layout of Hidden Falls Park.
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