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How 3 recruits changed the expectations for UNLV's Marvin Menzies

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Then, a span of 24 hours this week changed everything. That means a middle-of-the-pack finish in the league won’t cut it. That means missing the NCAA Tournament, even if the program is significantly improved, would be considered a failed season. That means ...

Dorian Thompson-Robinson of Gorman picks UCLA football over Michigan

Sunday, April 23, 2017

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Thompson-Robinson is a four-star recruit and the nation’s second-ranked dual-threat quarterback by Rivals.com for the class of 2018 ...

Vegas Play of the Day: Marlins and Mariners

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Here’s the latest installment of the Play of the Day, which uses odds from the South Point. Our three sports writers started with ...

Could Bishop Gorman's Brevin Jordan become Miami's next great tight end?

2018 prospect, a four-star recruit, commits to Miami over Michigan

Sunday, April 16, 2017

When Jordan was offered a scholarship last year by Miami, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound 2018 prospect was quickly flooded with information on the school’s history of producing elite tight ends ...

Ad promoting Las Vegas fight between Mexico stars Canelo, Chavez Jr. takes jab at Trump

Thursday, April 13, 2017

The 45-second spot has the fighters racing through the Mexican desert and breaking through what appears to be an impenetrable wall, clearly mocking Trump’s campaign proposal to construct ...

Don't forget 51s in new era of Las Vegas sports with Golden Knights and Raiders

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

We’ve always had professional sports, and a pretty darn good franchise to boot, in the Las Vegas 51s. They are our first love. They’ve been there year after year when we needed a night of sports entertainment, whether it was a fireworks promotion, dollar-beer night or for our kids to ...

Vegas Play of the Day: Braves at Marlins

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Here’s the latest installment of the Play of the Day, which uses odds from the South Point. Our three sports writers started with ...

Report: NFL players could be fined for part in Las Vegas charity event

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Pro Football Arm Wrestling Championship, which took place at the MGM and will be televised in late May, included Pittsburgh’s James Harrison, Raiders’ punter Marquette King, Miami receiver Kenny Stills ...

Gorman coach Sanchez suspended in wake of domestic battery allegation

Friday, April 7, 2017

"We wanted to let you know that we take any allegations involving our faculty and staff very seriously,” Gorman President John Kilduff wrote to parents and ...

Vegas Play of the Day: Cubs at Cardinals

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Here’s the latest installment of the Play of the Day, which uses odds from the South Point. Our three sports writers started with ...

Vegas Play of the Day: TCU vs. Central Florida in the NIT semifinals

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Here’s the latest installment of the Play of the Day, which uses odds from the South Point. Our three sports writers started with ...

With move approved, it's time for Las Vegas to welcome Raiders with open arms

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Just like many other locals I’m not a fan of Raider Nation. But, also like many locals, I sure love Las Vegas. So, when residents wonder if it’s possible to root for their favorite NFL team — the Pittsburgh Steelers here — and the Raiders at the same time, there’s a simple answer ...

Where to watch the NCAA Tournament in Las Vegas

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Whether you are a visitor staying on the Strip or in Las Vegas downtown, or if you are a local taking a long lunch, here are a few options ...

Vote for UNLV's most memorable Mountain West tourney game; win free tickets

Friday, Feb. 24, 2017

The Rebels trailed rival BYU by double digits in the second half of the 2007 Mountain West championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center before storming back ...

Man claims $191 million winning lottery ticket sold near Primm

Friday, Feb. 17, 2017

Freney hit a $191 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Jan. 27, using 61, 53, 54, 17, 37 and Mega Ball 8. He purchased the ticket for $1 at Primm Valley Lotto ...

Pennsylvania man wins $1 million on Las Vegas slot machine

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017

Big slot wins: A slot player at the Cosmopolitan on Super Bowl Sunday went back to his favorite machine with $2 before ...

Debra March, Rick Workman, 5 others file for Henderson mayor

Friday, Feb. 3, 2017

City Councilwoman Debra March is one of seven candidates who filed to run for Henderson Mayor to replace Andy Hafen, who is term-limited. Another familiar name ...

National signing day: Liberty receiver finds right fit in Ivy League

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017

In high schools across the country, thousands of student athletes signed their national letters of intent today. In most cases, parents bursting with pride — and sometimes with

Feeling slighted, Adelson severs ties with Raiders stadium project in Las Vegas

Monday, Jan. 30, 2017

If the Oakland Raiders are paying just $1 annually to lease the proposed $1.9 billion football stadium near the Strip, then billionaire Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson won’t be involved. Adelson has withdrawn as a chief investor of the project, stressing his displeasure ...

Las Vegas Raiders has a nice ring to it

Friday, Jan. 20, 2017

A year ago, I thought the Las Vegas Raiders were a dream and that Davis was using our community as leverage to get a new stadium in Oakland. Thursday, it became a reality when ...

Raiders file paperwork to move to Las Vegas

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017

The Oakland Raiders have filed paperwork with the NFL to relocate to Las Vegas, the league confirmed this morning. "Today, the Oakland Raiders submitted an application to relocate their franchise to Las Vegas, as is provided for under the NFL policy and procedures for proposed franchise relocations," the NFL said. "The application will be reviewed in the coming weeks by ...

Report: Raiders to file relocation papers to move from Oakland to Vegas

Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017

Ian Rapoport of NFL.com is reporting this morning the Raiders will file relocation paperwork with the league, well ahead of the Feb. 15 deadline.
The move must be approved by 24 of the NFL’s 32 owners, but that doesn’t seem to be ...

Team name announcement a chance to continue hockey celebration, grow fan base

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016

It’s these types of days I’ve long wanted to give to my son. Until now, though, there weren’t many chances for one of those memorable father-son outings to a Las Vegas ...

Goodman to ESPN Radio: ‘Las Vegas is not getting played in a Raiders stadium deal’

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman told Andy Katz and Rick Klein of ESPN Radio’s "Capital Games" podcast today that Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis was sincere in his intentions to relocate his team here. “Mark Davis has assured us Las Vegas is not getting ...

Crate and Barrel store announced for Downtown Summerlin

Thursday, March 31, 2016

This will be the first Nevada location for the midwest retail chain. It will be located on the northwest end of Downtown Summerlin ...

Bishop Gorman defensive lineman verbally commits to Ohio State

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016

The Bishop Gorman High football program has sent players to some of the best college teams in its rise as a national brand. Players who helped Gorman build its dynasty of seven straight state championships are ...

Panthers favored by 4 points vs. Broncos in Super Bowl 50

Carolina opened at minus-5.5, but number bet down with action on Denver

Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016

Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos are back in the Super Bowl. That should be big business for Nevada sports books. The Carolina Panthers were still put the finishing touches on their dominating ...

How mass transit will affect sports in Southern Nevada

Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016

Light rail would affect T-Mobile Arena, hockey in Las Vegas, racing and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and the rodeo.

A local’s take: The evolution of transportation in Las Vegas

Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016

Getting across town three decades ago involved taking one of four streets: Charleston, Sahara Avenue, Flamingo Road or Tropicana Avenue. No matter where you were going or coming from, you were halfway there when you passed Las Vegas Boulevard. It was a bonus if the ride was at night so you could see the casino lights.

Journalists baffled and concerned about secrecy in R-J sale

Monday, Dec. 14, 2015

Questions about who owns the Las Vegas Review-Journal and why they continue to refuse to come forward remained unanswered. The sale has prompted speculation about ...

Thomas & Mack Center’s $72.5 million modernization includes deck with Strip view

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015

Slowly but surely the 32-year-old facility’s $72.5 million modernization project has started to take shape. The upgrades — everything from three new escalators, updated concession stands and a 36,000-square-foot addition that includes a 2,500-square-foot observation deck — give the arena all of the bells and whistles of ...

UNLV at the Big House: What it means for the Rebels

Monday, Sept. 14, 2015

For one afternoon, the UNLV football team will be front and center on one of college football’s largest and most historic stages ...

Vote: What should be the mascot for the potential Las Vegas hockey team?

Monday, Aug. 3, 2015

A National Hockey League expansion team seems destined for Southern Nevada, and las vegas is fertile ground for mascots ...

Some ways the Rebels’ program has been upgraded with new coaching regime

Monday, July 27, 2015

A single photo speaks volumes about how different Tony Sanchez’s football program is from the previous Rebel coaching regimes. Running backs coach Jamie Christian’s Twitter image of coaches ...

With Tony Sanchez leading the charge, UNLV football poised for revival

Monday, July 27, 2015

Judging by Sanchez’s first months on the job, he already has proven to be different than past UNLV coaches. From recruiting higher-caliber players and getting ...

To get ahead, football star will stay behind

Instead of starting high school career at Bishop Gorman, 13-year-old quarterback will repeat 8th grade with hopes of becoming better student, player

Monday, July 6, 2015

Micah Bowens has always been one of the youngest players in his class, but that's about to change. His parents decided to hold him back one year so he will repeat eighth grade in order to put him in a better position to earn a scholarship to his dream school, Stanford. His father said, “He’s just 13. Did we want him to go to college as a 17-year-old?”

Mike Tyson sounds off: He loved the Rebels and considered one legendary fighter the best of all time

Tyson proud to call Las Vegas home, says induction into local Hall of Fame validates he's one of us

Monday, June 15, 2015

For Mike Tyson who has spent most of his adult life living in Las Vegas, joining the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame carries just as much significance, if not more, as his other ...

Golf tourney to help athletic departments at three struggling schools

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Two Heisman Trophy winners, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and other football notables will be in Las Vegas this weekend to help raise money for ...

Is Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s loyalty to MGM strong enough to extend career to open new arena?

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was walking through the retail shops at the Bellagio when a piece of jewelry caught the fighter’s eyes. The bling ...

Golf courses in Las Vegas for every taste, skill level and price point

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Putt in the shadow of the Strip or deep in Death Valley. Tackle the greens of a PGA-pro designed course or a municipal-run one. Relax among desert palms and native plants, or escape to a lush oasis of waterfalls and ponds. Here’s a look at the region’s best ...

Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Did Manny have a better chance of beating Floyd five years ago?

Sunday, March 29, 2015

In 2010, oddsmakers made Mayweather a virtual pick ’em price of minus-120 (risking $1.20 to win $1) to beat Pacquiao, compared with now, when he’s a 2-to-1 favorite ...

Jimmie Johnson looking for fifth series win in Las Vegas

Monday, March 2, 2015

Jimmie Johnson loves racing in Las Vegas. And not just at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where the six-time NASACAR Sprint Cup Series champion will highlight the field March 8 in the Kobalt 400 ...

Jerry Tarkanian, Las Vegas icon and Hall of Fame basketball coach, dies at 84

Memorial to honor Tarkanian is scheduled for March 1 at Thomas & Mack

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015

Jerry Tarkanian, the towel-biting, head-shaved, raspy-voiced coach who built the UNLV basketball program into a powerhouse and led the Rebels to the 1990 national championship, died today. He was 84. During ...

Foley confident ticket drive will show Las Vegas wants NHL team

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015

Las Vegas has never been this close to becoming a professional sports city. Today could be a significant step in making that a reality. if Bill Foley can secure deposit money for ...

USA Sevens Rugby tournament bringing its party atmosphere to Las Vegas

Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015

The USA Sevens Rugby tournament, which returns Feb. 13-15 to Sam Boyd Stadium, is more than a sporting event. It’s a three-day party. Las Vegas is the fifth of nine stops in the HSBC Sevens World Series ...

He started national debate by committing to Washington football in middle school

At 13, Tate Martell was offered an athletic scholarship to a major university, but is that too young to make such a decision?

Monday, Feb. 2, 2015

In the summer of 2012 when Tate committed, signing day was 4 1/2 years away, meaning his nonbinding verbal commitment would have to stand the test of time. Would Tate continue to develop at the elite level Washington’s coaches predicted? With others schools still recruiting him, would he remain loyal to Washington?

The ultimate pawnshop treasure

Monday, Jan. 26, 2015

The 14-karat, white-gold Super Bowl ring encrusted with 143 diamonds is hard to miss in the display case at Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on Las Vegas Boulevard North. But store ...

Only in Las Vegas: PGA tournament to feature pool parties on golf course

Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014

Fans attending this year’s Shriners Hospitals for Children Open might want to bring their swimsuits to the golf course. The mid-October tournament will be the first on the PGA Tour to feature public pools as part of the fan experience, the tournament announced today. Six pools will be added to ...

Nevada Highway Patrol officer opens UFC Gym in Green Valley

Friday, Sept. 5, 2014

Charles Haycox was already a huge fan of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, rarely missing one of the local mixed martial arts league’s cards.

Las Vegas loves its Little League stars

Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014

They gave us a reason to cheer. They made us proud to be Las Vegans. Mountain Ridge Little League of northwest Las Vegas was the first team from Nevada to qualify for the Little League World Series ...