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A'ja Wilson and Las Vegas chase a third WNBA title in four years as they face Phoenix in Finals
Read full article: A'ja Wilson and Las Vegas chase a third WNBA title in four years as they face Phoenix in FinalsA’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces are looking to accomplish something only done once before by winning a third WNBA championship in four seasons.
Aces beat Fever 107-98 in OT of Game 5 of semis, advance to WNBA Finals to face the Phoenix Mercury
Read full article: Aces beat Fever 107-98 in OT of Game 5 of semis, advance to WNBA Finals to face the Phoenix MercuryA’ja Wilson scored 35 points and Jackie Young added 32 to lead the Las Vegas Aces back to the WNBA Finals.
Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell lead Fever past Aces 90-83 to even series and set up decisive Game 5
Read full article: Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell lead Fever past Aces 90-83 to even series and set up decisive Game 5All-Star center Aliyah Boston finished with 24 points and 14 rebounds while Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points to help the Indiana Fever avoid elimination in the WNBA semifinals with a 90-83 victory over the second-seeded Las Vegas Aces on Sunday.
Believe it! Homer in bottom of the 9th gives Jumbo Shrimp Triple-A national title
Read full article: Believe it! Homer in bottom of the 9th gives Jumbo Shrimp Triple-A national titleThe Jumbo Shrimp put a bow on the season in the only way they knew possible — with an epic finish to win the Triple-A national championship on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Jackie Young and NaLyssa Smith lead Aces past Fever 84-72 for 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series
Read full article: Jackie Young and NaLyssa Smith lead Aces past Fever 84-72 for 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal seriesJackie Young scored 25 points in her home state and NaLyssa Smith added 16 points, leading the Las Vegas Aces to an 84-72 victory over the short-handed Indiana Fever in Game 3 of a best-of-five WNBA semifinal series.
Jumbo Shrimp win International League championship series, to face Las Vegas Aviators in winner-take-all championship
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp win International League championship series, to face Las Vegas Aviators in winner-take-all championshipJacksonville led from open to close and beat Scranton Wilkes-Barre 6-4 in Game 2 of the International League championship series on Wednesday night at VyStar Ballpark. The win-or-go-home Game 3 is Thursday night at the Ballpark.
Wilson scores 25 points as Aces even WNBA semifinal series at 1-1 with blowout win over Fever
Read full article: Wilson scores 25 points as Aces even WNBA semifinal series at 1-1 with blowout win over FeverA'ja Wilson bounced back with 25 points and nine rebounds, leading the Las Vegas Aces to a 90-68 win over the Indiana Fever.
Kelsey Mitchell scores 34 points, leads Fever to Game 1 upset win over Aces, 89-73
Read full article: Kelsey Mitchell scores 34 points, leads Fever to Game 1 upset win over Aces, 89-73Kelsey Mitchell scored a playoff-career high 34 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 89-73 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series.
Aces beat Storm 102-77 in playoff opener after winning final 16 regular-season games
Read full article: Aces beat Storm 102-77 in playoff opener after winning final 16 regular-season gamesA’ja Wilson scored 29 points to help the No. 2 seed Las Vegas Aces beat the seventh-seeded Seattle Storm 102-77 in Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round playoff series.
A'ja Wilson's incredible season earns her a second straight AP Player of the Year award
Read full article: A'ja Wilson's incredible season earns her a second straight AP Player of the Year awardA’ja Wilson followed up a historic season with another incredible one to earn AP Player of the Year for the second straight time.
Amazon's Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las Vegas
Read full article: Amazon's Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las VegasAmazon’s Zoox on Wednesday launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas, offering free rides through parts of the entertainment mecca for anyone willing to gamble on the safety of a driverless vehicle.
From worst home loss to 13-game win streak: The Aces are WNBA title contenders
Read full article: From worst home loss to 13-game win streak: The Aces are WNBA title contendersThe Las Vegas Aces extended their winning streak to a franchise-record 13 games with a 97-87 victory over the Minnesota Lynx.
Pac-12 secures extension of TV deal with The CW for football and basketball
Read full article: Pac-12 secures extension of TV deal with The CW for football and basketballThe Pac-12 Conference extended its media contract with The CW Network in a deal that calls for the network to carry 13 regular-season football games, a combined 50 men’s and women’s basketball games and the women’s hoops title game.
Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement has ties to Duval County
Read full article: Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement has ties to Duval CountyMusic megastar Taylor Swift and NFL All-Pro Travis Kelce announced on Tuesday that they are engaged, and it appears that the engagement heard around the world has local ties.
New York Liberty aim for top four playoff seed as stars return from injuries
Read full article: New York Liberty aim for top four playoff seed as stars return from injuriesThe New York Liberty are finally getting healthy and hope to make a run at getting at least a top four seed and homecourt advantage for the first round of the playoffs.
Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown
Read full article: Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdownTourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad.
Nevada court apparently clears way for former Raiders coach Jon Gruden to sue NFL over emails
Read full article: Nevada court apparently clears way for former Raiders coach Jon Gruden to sue NFL over emailsA Nevada court has apparently cleared the way for a 2021 lawsuit filed by former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden to proceed against Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL.
Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. suffered broken leg in mock game, AP source says
Read full article: Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. suffered broken leg in mock game, AP source saysLas Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. broke his right leg during a mock game on Saturday, according to a person with knowledge of the injury.
Raiders sign Kolton Miller to 3-year, $66 million extension, AP source says
Read full article: Raiders sign Kolton Miller to 3-year, $66 million extension, AP source saysKolton Miller, one of the NFL’s top left tackles, signed a three-year, $66 million extension with the Las Vegas Raiders, with $42.5 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the contract said Wednesday.
NYC gunman bought his rifle from his boss in Las Vegas
Read full article: NYC gunman bought his rifle from his boss in Las VegasAuthorities say the man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building bought the rifle he used in the attack and the car he drove across country from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino.
Tupac Shakur slaying suspect files appeal with Nevada Supreme Court to dismiss charges
Read full article: Tupac Shakur slaying suspect files appeal with Nevada Supreme Court to dismiss chargesThe man charged with ordering the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas is asking the Nevada Supreme Court to dismiss his murder charges.
Shocking plunge by Southwest flight from Southern California was to avoid another aircraft
Read full article: Shocking plunge by Southwest flight from Southern California was to avoid another aircraftPassengers aboard a Southwest Airline jet that took a dramatic plunge were told by the pilot that they nearly struck another plane.
Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft
Read full article: Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraftA Southwest Airline jet heading to Las Vegas from Southern California took a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff Friday in response to an alert about a nearby plane, injuring two flight attendants, authorities and passengers said.
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg all business as he makes his professional debut at NBA Summer League
Read full article: Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg all business as he makes his professional debut at NBA Summer LeagueCooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League and celebrated an 87-85 win over Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Republicans hit major setback in their effort to ease regulations on gun silencers
Read full article: Republicans hit major setback in their effort to ease regulations on gun silencersRepublican efforts to loosen regulations on gun silencers and short-barreled rifles and shotguns have been dealt a big setback.
Athletics celebrate groundbreaking of $1.75 billion stadium project in Las Vegas
Read full article: Athletics celebrate groundbreaking of $1.75 billion stadium project in Las VegasWith mounds of dirt, construction vehicles and the exact location where home plate will be at the new Athletics ballpark serving as the backdrop, team owner John Fisher stood in front of a large gathering with one message: “We are Vegas’ team.”.
A'ja Wilson scores 24 as Aces beat cold-shooting Caitlin Clark and Fever 89-81 to end 3-game skid
Read full article: A'ja Wilson scores 24 as Aces beat cold-shooting Caitlin Clark and Fever 89-81 to end 3-game skidA’ja Wilson scored 24 points in a battle with cold-shooting Caitlin Clark to lead the Aces to an 89-81 victory over the Indiana Fever and stop a three-game Las Vegas skid.
Las Vegas Grand Prix extended through 2027 after a roller-coaster start
Read full article: Las Vegas Grand Prix extended through 2027 after a roller-coaster startThe Las Vegas Grand Prix received a two-year contract extension that keeps the race that runs down the iconic Strip on the calendar through 2027.
Utah Republican proposes sale of more than 2 million acres of US lands
Read full article: Utah Republican proposes sale of more than 2 million acres of US landsMore than 2 million acres of federal lands would be sold to states or other entities under a budget proposal from Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee.
Caitlin Clark to miss at least two weeks with left quad strain as Fever sitting at .500 in standings
Read full article: Caitlin Clark to miss at least two weeks with left quad strain as Fever sitting at .500 in standingsThe Indiana Fever will be without star guard Caitlin Clark for at least two weeks as she deals with a strained left quad.
Defense and goaltending unlikely reasons why Oilers have moved on to Western Conference final
Read full article: Defense and goaltending unlikely reasons why Oilers have moved on to Western Conference finalThe Oilers have been the team that didn’t seem bothered by giving up four goals because they were more than capable of scoring at least five.
Oilers beat Golden Knights 1-0 in OT in Game 5 to reach Western Conference finals
Read full article: Oilers beat Golden Knights 1-0 in OT in Game 5 to reach Western Conference finalsKasperi Kapanen scored on a scramble in front of the net at 7:14 of overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 in Game 5 on Wednesday night to advance to the Western Conference final for the second year in a row.
Stuart Skinner replaces injured Calvin Pickard as Oilers' starter for Game 3 vs. Golden Knights
Read full article: Stuart Skinner replaces injured Calvin Pickard as Oilers' starter for Game 3 vs. Golden KnightsThe Edmonton Oilers have switched goaltenders for Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights, with Stuart Skinner replacing Calvin Pickard on Saturday night.
Out-of-bounds plays could be reviewed only by coach challenge under NCAA rules panel recommendation
Read full article: Out-of-bounds plays could be reviewed only by coach challenge under NCAA rules panel recommendationThe NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee has recommended video reviews of out-of-bounds calls only be initiated by coach’s challenge.
Draisaitl scores in OT to give Oilers a 5-4 win over Golden Knights and a 2-0 series lead
Read full article: Draisaitl scores in OT to give Oilers a 5-4 win over Golden Knights and a 2-0 series leadLeon Draisaitl took a pass from Connor McDavid and scored off the rush at 15:20 of overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night and a 2-0 lead in the second-round series.
Oilers rally for NHL-record fifth straight time to beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1
Read full article: Oilers rally for NHL-record fifth straight time to beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1Zach Hyman scored from just above the right circle with 3:02 left to put Edmonton ahead for good, and the Oilers rallied yet again this postseason to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1 of the second-round series.
Inoue overcomes early knockdown, dominates Cardenas to remain undefeated with 8th-round TKO
Read full article: Inoue overcomes early knockdown, dominates Cardenas to remain undefeated with 8th-round TKONaoya Inoue remained undefeated after retaining the undisputed junior featherweight title with an eighth-round technical knockout of Ramon Cardenas in front of a packed house inside T-Mobile Arena and a nationally televised audience on ESPN.
Settle in and get ready: An 'ultracompetitive' 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is here
Read full article: Settle in and get ready: An 'ultracompetitive' 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is hereThe Dallas Stars emerged from a seven-game series against Colorado, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied from down 2-0 to eliminate Los Angeles and move on in the NHL playoffs.
Howden's OT goal gives Golden Knights a 3-2 win over the Wild and 3-2 series lead
Read full article: Howden's OT goal gives Golden Knights a 3-2 win over the Wild and 3-2 series leadBrett Howden scored 4:05 into overtime Tuesday night to give the Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild and put Vegas one game away from advancing out of the Western Conference first round.
Wild's top line more than the Golden Knights can handle through first 2 games
Read full article: Wild's top line more than the Golden Knights can handle through first 2 gamesIf the Wild finally break through and win their first playoff series in a decade, Minnesota’s top line likely will be the reason.
FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by midair collision in Washington
Read full article: FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by midair collision in WashingtonA federal review of helicopter safety around some of the busiest U.S. airports has revealed dangerous flying conditions at the Las Vegas airport.
Howden scores twice and Golden Knights beat Wild 4-2 in Game 1
Read full article: Howden scores twice and Golden Knights beat Wild 4-2 in Game 1Brett Howden scored two goals, and the Vegas Golden Knights opened their first-round Western Conference playoffs series with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
Tom Cruise to return to Cannes with 'Mission: Impossible — Final Reckoning'
Read full article: Tom Cruise to return to Cannes with 'Mission: Impossible — Final Reckoning'Three years after flying into the Cannes Film Festival with “Top Gun: Maverick,” Tom Cruise is returning to the Croisette with “Mission: Impossible — Final Reckoning.”.
Some diehard baseball fans in sports-crazed Sacramento welcome Athletics and hope they stay awhile
Read full article: Some diehard baseball fans in sports-crazed Sacramento welcome Athletics and hope they stay awhileDespite some kinks still to be worked out, the Athletics' relocation is providing fans who might not go to games often a big new opportunity to see the big leagues live.
The Beatles biopics cast revealed: Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson
Read full article: The Beatles biopics cast revealed: Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris DickinsonHollywood studio executives are making their case for theatergoing with a little help from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America
Read full article: Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to AmericaU.S. authorities have arrested and detained Canadian and European travelers at U.S. borders in recent weeks.
John Legend brings anniversary tour to St. Augustine Amphitheatre this fall
Read full article: John Legend brings anniversary tour to St. Augustine Amphitheatre this fallTickets, which range from $59.50-$225, go on sale next Friday, March 28 at 10 a.m. online at www.theamp.com or on www.AXS.com and in-person at venue Box Office.
More than half of US adults don't want legal betting on college sports in their state: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: More than half of US adults don't want legal betting on college sports in their state: AP-NORC pollMost U.S. adults think betting on professional sports should be legal but they don’t feel the same way about college sports, according to a new AP-NORC survey.
Josh Berry races to 1st Cup Series victory, gives Wood Brothers 101st win with Las Vegas score
Read full article: Josh Berry races to 1st Cup Series victory, gives Wood Brothers 101st win with Las Vegas scoreJosh Berry raced to the first Cup Series victory of his career, taking NASCAR’s oldest team to victory lane Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Bubble watch: Surging Colorado State snags Mountain West automatic bid. Who might that knock out?
Read full article: Bubble watch: Surging Colorado State snags Mountain West automatic bid. Who might that knock out?Colorado State’s winning streak is at 10, and the Rams are headed to the NCAA Tournament after winning the Mountain West’s automatic bid with a victory over Boise State.
Gonzaga beats No. 19 Saint Mary's 58-51 to capture West Coast Conference Tournament title
Read full article: Gonzaga beats No. 19 Saint Mary's 58-51 to capture West Coast Conference Tournament titleBraden Huff scored 18 points and Gonzaga avenged two regular-season losses to Saint Mary’s to beat the 19th-ranked Gaels 58-51 in the West Coast Conference Tournament championship.
Andrew Tate, social media influencer who faces trafficking charges, sits cageside for UFC 313
Read full article: Andrew Tate, social media influencer who faces trafficking charges, sits cageside for UFC 313Former kickboxer and controversial internet personality Andrew Tate was cageside for UFC 313 inside T-Mobile Arena, one night after attending Dana White’s Power Slap 12 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
Outfielder Lawrence Butler agrees to $65.5 million, 7-year deal with A's, AP source says
Read full article: Outfielder Lawrence Butler agrees to $65.5 million, 7-year deal with A's, AP source saysA person with direct knowledge of the negotiations says outfielder Lawrence Butler has agreed to a $65.5 million, seven-year contract with the Athletics.
Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes suffers apparent serious injury against the Golden Knights
Read full article: Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes suffers apparent serious injury against the Golden KnightsDevils leading scorer Jack Hughes went down with what appeared to be a serious injury with 1:48 left in New Jersey’s 2-0 loss Sunday night to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Broncos assistant coach Michael Wilhoite arrested after being accused of punching a police officer
Read full article: Broncos assistant coach Michael Wilhoite arrested after being accused of punching a police officerAn assistant coach for the Denver Broncos is facing a felony assault charge after being accused of punching a police officer in the face at Denver International Airport.
Nevada judge reschedules trial for the suspect in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing for next year
Read full article: Nevada judge reschedules trial for the suspect in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing for next yearThe trial of the only suspect ever charged in the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur has been postponed.
Raiders, Cowboys and Dolphins go another season long removed from their championship days
Read full article: Raiders, Cowboys and Dolphins go another season long removed from their championship daysThe Las Vegas Raiders haven’t played in the Super Bowl in 22 years, the Dallas Cowboys in 29 and the Miami Dolphins in 40 now that another big game has come and gone.
David Benavidez dominates David Morell with unanimous decision win to unify light heavyweight title
Read full article: David Benavidez dominates David Morell with unanimous decision win to unify light heavyweight titleDavid Benavidez unified the light heavyweight championship by earning a unanimous decision over challenger David Morrell to keep his interim WBC belt and win the WBA title.
New Raiders coach Pete Carroll retains defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, AP source says
Read full article: New Raiders coach Pete Carroll retains defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the decision says new Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll has retained defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.
F1 champion Max Verstappen the brightest star missing from stacked field at Rolex 24 of Daytona
Read full article: F1 champion Max Verstappen the brightest star missing from stacked field at Rolex 24 of DaytonaThe Rolex 24 at Daytona features more than 200 of the best drivers in the world, including 14 former Formula 1 stars.
Murder charge upheld for the only suspect to face prosecution in 1996 Tupac Shakur killing
Read full article: Murder charge upheld for the only suspect to face prosecution in 1996 Tupac Shakur killingA Nevada judge has upheld the murder charge of the only suspect to ever be prosecuted in the 1990s killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur.
Late Ohio State field goal is a win for Buckeyes bettors in CFP title game victory over Notre Dame
Read full article: Late Ohio State field goal is a win for Buckeyes bettors in CFP title game victory over Notre DameJayden Fielding’s 33-yard field goal with 26 seconds remaining did more than secure Ohio State’s 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff title game on Monday night.
The newest high tech gadgets from the Consumer Electronics Show
Read full article: The newest high tech gadgets from the Consumer Electronics ShowFitness Coach Amy Pattison recently attended the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. Eden asked her to keep an eye out for some products that viewers may find interesting. Like Eden, Amy says she isn’t a tech inclined person, but thought that some of the items she saw would excite us. From having a manicure done by a machine, to getting your grass cut by a robot, most of the products Amy shared were designed to save us time! She also showed us a Walking Pad that uses regularly to “get her steps in.”
Ohio State favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame, 2nd-largest spread in CFP title game history
Read full article: Ohio State favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame, 2nd-largest spread in CFP title game historyOhio State is favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame in the College Football Championship national title game.
Athletics sell all season tickets for inaugural year at 14,000-seat ballpark in West Sacramento
Read full article: Athletics sell all season tickets for inaugural year at 14,000-seat ballpark in West SacramentoThe Athletics should expect to play in front of packed houses at Sutter Health Park this season.