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Bautista eyes brighter future for Las Vegas Lights — on field, off field and beyond

Saturday, March 21, 2026

In José Bautista’s first season as owner of the Las Vegas Lights, the minor league soccer club made its lone playoff run — advancing all the way to the conference final before bowing out. Bautista, the former MLB slugger renowned for ...

Public schools force a needed reset for Nevada high school football

Friday, March 20, 2026

Since 2009, Gorman has claimed every state title but one, the lone exception being Liberty’s stunning upset in 2019. Now, the public schools are done trying to beat them ...

Las Vegas is poised and prepared for spotlight of NBA

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Monday’s report from ESPN that the NBA would be moving expansion franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle to a preliminary owners’ vote shouldn’t surprise anyone. The league’s board of governors will vote ...

Shutdown strain shows as Las Vegas airport pantry for TSA workers runs low on food

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The Food & Essentials Pantry at Harry Reid International Airport, set up to aid unpaid federal workers during the ongoing partial government shutdown, was virtually empty Wednesday morning despite its recent reopening ...

A's Player of the Month: Foothill's Lilly May

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Lilly May’s basketball career lasted just one season, but the aggression she brought to the hardwood found a much better home on the wrestling mat.

Pastner’s faith in his players fuels UNLV basketball's rise

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Pastner’s first season has been defined by inconsistency, particularly on the defensive end, and a rash of injuries that forced him to work with a roster far different from ...

‘Scary being in the middle of a war’: UNLV legend flees Israel after Iranian strikes

War in Israel cuts short season abroad for Rebel great Desi-Rae Young

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Desi-Rae Young huddled in the bomb shelter of her Israeli apartment with a basketball teammate as sirens wailed to warn residents of an incoming missile attack.

Breakout year leaves Gibbs-Lawhorn, UNLV with offseason decisions

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Gibbs-Lawhorn poured in 42 points Saturday in an 85-83 overtime victory against rival UNR in one of the signature moments of the UNLV men’s basketball season. It was the most points scored in a single game by ...

Act of kindness during November downpour puts Metro officer in the spotlight

Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026

Metro Police Officer Deb Rinkovsky drove her squad car east on Charleston Boulevard last November during a rainstorm when she spotted a person in need.

This UNLV team has some bite again; what it’s missing are crowds

Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

If there was ever a basketball game for which the UNLV faithful should come out of hibernation, Saturday’s is it. The Rebels host San Diego State at 1 p.m. ...

‘Gold standard’: UNLV recognized among nation’s most community-focused universities

Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

UNLV today received its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, maintaining its place among the nation’s most community-focused higher education institutions.

A’s Player of the Month: Slam Nevada's Drake Hooiman

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026

Drake Hooiman had been in Las Vegas for only a few weeks, and he wasn’t sure he wanted to stay.

Michael Gaughan’s guiding hand behind NFR’s legacy in Las Vegas

Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025

Michael Gaughan sits in his office at the South Point, his desk stacked with papers, the walls a testament to his passions. One wall is covered entirely with ...

Forty years on, NFR remains a tourism powerhouse in Las Vegas

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

The 10-day event kicks off its 40th year in Southern Nevada today, boasting 379 consecutive sellouts dating to 1987 and delivering a boost to the typically slow December tourism season …

Preseason top-10: Gorman basketball sits atop a deep field of contenders

Friday, Nov. 28, 2025

The high school basketball season in Nevada could follow a familiar script: Bishop Gorman, the two-time defending state champions and perennial powerhouse, fending off a talented Coronado squad for supremacy.

Third time’s the charm? Faith Lutheran football chases elusive state title

Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

Faith Lutheran football coach Jay Staggs posed a question to his players last week before their first practice ahead of Tuesday’s Class 5A state championship game: How many would be competing in their third title game?

Army to salute Henderson advocate for extraordinary service to veterans

Peter Palivos, champion of veterans causes, to become first Nevadan to receive Army’s top civilian award

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll approved the award, which will be presented by four-star Gen. Andrew Poppas at a private ceremony Nov. 22 in Henderson …

Report: Las Vegas among 40 airports facing flight cuts due to shutdown

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA would reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets to maintain safety as controllers working without pay show signs of strain.

Pastner’s UNLV philosophy: Playing hard isn't negotiable

Monday, Nov. 3, 2025

Josh Pastner's philosophy is impossible to miss. Walk into the UNLV locker room, and you’ll find it plastered on the walls: “Winning this possession is more important than breathing,” the signage proclaims.

Led by Super Benji’s story, Las Vegas takes the next step toward its own children’s hospital

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025

MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle and his wife, Wendy, will co-chair the philanthropic Nevada Campaign for Kids to raise funds for Intermountain Health's standalone children's hospital in Las Vegas.

Zero Teen Fatalities’ Player of the Month: Centennial’s Sloane Merrell

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

The junior is also an elite left-handed pitcher — talents so coveted that her phone lit up Sept. 1, the moment college coaches could legally contact recruits for the class of 2027.

Game changer: Bally’s plans Strip resort alongside MLB ballpark

Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

Bally’s Corporation plans to develop a resort on the Las Vegas Strip at the site of the demolished Tropicana Las Vegas, sharing a 35-acre campus with the planned Las Vegas Athletics stadium.

High School Football Picks: Week 7

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025

High school football teams across Nevada are settling into league play this week.

Friday night roundup: High school football scores in Las Vegas

All eyes on showdown between Bishop Gorman, Mater Dei

Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

This is the high school football game of the season — both in Las Vegas and across the nation. The showdown between national powerhouses ...

Zero Teen Fatalities’ Player of the Month: Silverado's Armani Combs

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025

The Silverado High football team runs through offensive sets in the final minutes of Tuesday’s practice with the intensity of a fire drill.

High School Football Picks: Week 4

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

While most eyes are fixed on Bishop Gorman's Sept. 19 showdown with top-ranked Mater Dei of California — widely considered the Gaels' ultimate test this season — there's a formidable obstacle standing in their path first.

UNLV sweep: Rebels dominate Mountain West weekly honors

Monday, Sept. 1, 2025

UNLV (2-0) has one of its most important games of the season 5 p.m. Saturday against UCLA at Allegiant Stadium. A win against an opponent ...

High School Football Picks: Week 3

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025

Every season brings a game or two that delivers a humbling reminder: even the most confident predictions can go sideways.

Las Vegas Grand Prix-related construction to start Sept. 8 with new, streamlined timeline

Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

No circuit work will occur on public streets during weekends, and most construction will take place overnight, officials said. The Formula One race weekend is Nov. 20-22 …

Friday night roundup: High school football scores in Las Vegas

Friday, Aug. 15, 2025

The wait is over. High school football kicks off across Nevada today as teams take the field with championship dreams.

Zero Teen Fatalities’ Player of the Month: Sky Pointe’s Drake Harvey

Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025

Before Sky Pointe senior Drake Harvey could dominate Nevada’s high school golf scene, he first had to conquer the competition in his own living room.

UNLV is assuredly in good hands, whoever takes the snaps

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

The Rebels have struck gold at college football’s most crucial position.

UNLV coach's humility aside, record of achievement is reason for optimism

Saturday, July 19, 2025

When UNLV football coach Dan Mullen discovered he’d been ranked No. 14 among the best college coaches of the past two decades, his reaction was characteristically humble ...

Championship rematch brewing as Boise State, UNLV top Mountain West poll

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

The UNLV football team appears poised for another shot at the Mountain West championship, setting up a potential rematch with familiar foe Boise State ...

Bishop Gorman, Arbor View football ranked nationally in preseason

Monday, July 14, 2025

Las Vegas boasts two of the nation's elite high school football programs heading into the upcoming season, according to High School Football America's latest rankings.

Braves select Basic Academy star Southisene 22nd overall

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Shortstop Tate Southisene, who led Basic Academy to the state championship last spring, was selected No. 22 overall by the Atlanta Braves on Sunday ....

‘Linsanity’ lit the spark, and Myles Che hopes to turn it into a blaze at UNLV

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Che, who is Taiwanese American, transferred to UNLV from UC Irvine, where he led the program to the Big West championship. He’s believed to be the only Asian point guard in Division I basketball ...

Retiring rabbi leaves legacy of kindness, compassion, inclusivity and authenticity

Monday, June 2, 2025

Rabbi Sanford Akselrad settled into his office at Congregation Ner Tamid to write what would be his final sermon after 37 years as the congregation’s senior spiritual leader.

15 titles later, Centennial’s Weitz still shaping the game and her players

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Karen Weitz is this year’s Hank Greenspun Lifetime Achievement recipient. The award, given to Weitz during Monday’s Sun Standout Awards show, recognizes outstanding contributions to high school athletics in Southern Nevada …

Elite seasons, defining moments recognized at Sun Standout Awards

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

The gala honored achievements including a history-making soccer squad, a flag football rushing leader who topped national statistics and a dominant cross-country runner who secured the state championship with a commanding performance. …

Sierra Vista coach’s approach instills confidence in wrestlers, sets team on championship path

Monday, May 19, 2025

Brett Terry knew transforming the Sierra Vista High wrestling team into a respectable program would require significant effort …

Training session planned for high school football referees in Las Vegas

Friday, May 16, 2025

This is exclusively a classroom training event — meaning no on-field drills. You don’t need to come in your referee uniform.

A’s Player of the Month: The Meadows School's Simon Tesfaye

Friday, May 9, 2025

Simon Tesfaye arrived at The Meadow School four years ago with a singular vision: pursuing educational excellence. Despite baseball skills ...

Median Las Vegas home price dips in April but still near record high

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The median sales price of existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada during April was $480,000, a 1% decrease from ...

California schools leaving NIAA over gender policy clash

Friday, May 2, 2025

Athletic programs at Truckee and North Tahoe high schools on the Northern Nevada-California border will withdraw from the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association following the organization's adoption ...

Nadador adolescente haciendo olas en el camino a los Juegos Olímpicos de L.A.

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Antes de que amanezca en el valle de Las Vegas, Gabriel Manteufel surca las tranquilas aguas de la piscina Pavilion Center Pool en Summerlin.

El jugador destacado del fútbol americano de Chaparral recibe un impulso universitario

Saturday, April 26, 2025

David Johnson fue uno de los mejores jugadores del equipo de fútbol americano deChaparral High School el otoño pasado gracias a su versatilidad.

Las Vegas teen swim phenom making waves on path to LA Olympics

Saturday, April 26, 2025

At just 17, Manteufel’s grueling triple-session training days all serve a singular vision: standing on the podium at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics ...

Chaparral football standout earns boost for college

Saturday, April 26, 2025

David Johnson was one of the top players last fall on the Chaparral High School football team because of his versatility. At 6-foot-4, 240 pounds, Johnson was ...

UNLV basketball has 'big haul' in transfer portal

Thursday, April 24, 2025

First-year coach Josh Pastner landed guard Myles Che from UC Irvine and forward Kimani Hamilton from High Point.