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A’ja Wilson, the first undeniable star of our major league sports era, leads the champion Las Vegas Aces into a new season
A’ja Wilson is not just one of the WNBA’s brightest stars; she’s evolved into one of the most prominent faces of women’s athletics around the ...
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Weekend wagers: Bets on the Kentucky Derby and seven other sports
I’m going to keep it simple for the 150th version of America’s biggest horse race — one horse to win from the local fixed-odds market ...
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Weekend wagers: Seven bets on seven sports including NBA, NHL playoffs
I don’t know if there’s ever been a trio of bad beats in a span of less than 24 hours that hit harder than that ...
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Kruger, UNLV diving into transfer portal for reinforcements
The college basketball transfer portal has been open for almost a month, and while news has been slow to trickle out of Maryland Parkway, UNLV ...
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Weekend wagers: Eight bets to make including on UFC 300, Masters
College basketball has concluded, giving way to relaunch the Weekend Wagers column where there’s much work to be done. ...
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All about D.J.: UNLV basketball roster projection 1.0
The 2023-24 college basketball season concluded Monday with UConn’s victory over Purdue in the national championship game, but it already feels like the offseason has ...
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of UConn vs. Purdue
Donovan Clingan stood out as the most impactful two-way player on the floor in the night cap of Saturday’s national semifinal games in Glendale, Ariz., ...
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the Final Four
An all-time evenly-matched Sweet 16 a week ago has given way to a historically lopsided Final Four by the betting odds. Connecticut and Purdue are ...
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NC State’s run to Final Four revives memories for ’83 UNLV team
The UNLV basketball team was ranked No. 1 nationally for the first time in program history in 1983. As a reward, coach Jerry Tarkanian had ...
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Could local transfers bolster UNLV basketball in 2024-25?
Everyone loves a returning hometown hero, including the UNLV basketball program. Last year, the team added Las Vegas native Jalen Hill as an offseason transfer ...
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Sunday's games
Perhaps no college basketball coaches have received more recent criticism for NCAA Tournament underperformance than Purdue’s Matt Painter and Tennessee’s Rick Barnes. ...
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Saturday's games
Connecticut is an 8.5-point favorite against Illinois in a game the metrics unanimously agree pits the two best offensive teams in the nation. ...
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Crucial offseason ahead as UNLV aims to end tournament drought
After Wednesday’s season-ending loss at Seton Hall in the NIT quarterfinals, the consensus among UNLV players, coaches, and even fans was that 2023-24 was a ...
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the Sweet 16
This year’s Sweet 16 is packed with top-tier matchups more than any other time in recent memory. ...
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No worries for UNLV basketball as carefree NIT run continues
Basketball, like all sports, is supposed to be fun. And it’s even more fun when you’re winning. The UNLV basketball team is learning that lesson ...
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AllSportsSports Betting
NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Sunday's games
Connecticut opened as high as +110 (i.e. risking $100 to win $110) to win the East, but are now as low as -170 (i.e. risking ...
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Saturday's games
The odds on Oakland and North Carolina State facing off in one of the most intriguing round of 32 matchups would have been astronomical as ...
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UNLV women approaching NCAA Tournament game as new normal
A four-day road trip? A showdown between two Top 25 teams? A real opportunity to notch the program’s first NCAA Tournament win in more than ...
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UNLV women leaning on frontcourt duo to produce in NCAA Tournament
With eight minutes left in the Mountain West championship game, UNLV had a 45-37 lead over San Diego State and was looking to bury the ...
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Rolling Stones, even after all these years, prove a sure bet in Las Vegas
From the familiar opening chords of “Start Me Up” to launch the set to “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” to cap the encore just shy ...
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Marchessault, a free agent this year, expresses desire to be a Knight for life
The Vegas Golden Knights’ season ended Sunday. Now, it’s time to look ahead to next season. Chances are, the roster will be vastly different come ...
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New reservations-only bar in downtown Las Vegas focused on making customers feel appreciated
Ryan Doherty remembers the first time he heard the word “sleek.” It was one of the words his dad used to describe their family’s pet ...
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Mirage to close in July for Hard Rock rebranding; reopen tabbed for 2027
The Mirage, the decades-old staple beloved for its outdoor volcano show, the Beatles “LOVE” by Cirque Du Soleil and other attractions, will temporarily close its ...
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Nothing will come easily as the Las Vegas Aces push for a third straight WNBA title
Repeating as WNBA champions was one thing. Now the Las Vegas Aces are tripling down. No WNBA team has won three straight championships since 1997-2000, ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (May 9-15, 2024 edition)
Find your way to the San Gennaro Feast, Justin Timberlake’s concerts at T-Mobile Arena, the Aviators hosting the El Paso Chihuahuas at the Las Vegas ...
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Burning Man, home of 'radical self expression,' removes pro-Palestinian sculpture from its website
The debates and protests sparked by Israel's war in the Gaza Strip have worked their way into seemingly every corner in the world — even ...
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Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is getting a signature Nike shoe
Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is getting a Nike signature shoe. The deal was announced Saturday as the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces ...
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Las Vegas an ideal location for company to keep pace with evolution of communication
When Nordis Technologies started out, it was as a print company for businesses to disseminate communications to consumers or other businesses, like bills and other ...
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‘Piecing It Together’ host David Rosen takes his podcast from the studio to the multiplex
Rosen has begun recording live episodes of “Piecing It Together” immediately after screenings at Maya Cinemas and other Valley theaters.
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Raiders' 2024-2025 schedule falls light on prime-time games, heavy on travel
For the second straight year, Las Vegas won’t play its home opener at Allegiant Stadium until Week 3. The Raiders begin the season on Sunday ...
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Dining
Hawaiian favorite Zippy’s finally arrives in Las Vegas
There are 22 locations on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii island, and this mainland expansion has been in the works for years, even if it was ...
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Everything falling into place for Las Vegas Aces’ superstar A'ja Wilson
Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson seemed to be in a rush this late afternoon on her college campus. She was addressing the media ahead ...
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UNLV’s StepUp & StartUp intern program bolsters the engineering talent pool
In its first year, the engineering program doled out 50 paid internships at 24 local startups.
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Los Bukis draw a multigenerational crowd during their Vegas residency
Now launching the Las Vegas Strip's first Spanish-language residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, Los Bukis is attracting a diverse audience.
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Union workers end strike against Virgin Hotels Las Vegas; contract talks Tuesday
Nevada’s largest labor union concluded a 48-hour strike Sunday meant to pressure Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to agree to a five-year contract on wages and ...
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Dining
Local culinary showcase Vegas Unstripped moves to the Palms
The format stays the same—chefs from your favorite local restaurants will craft special one-night-only dishes, and there’ll be cocktails, entertainment and art all rolled into ...
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SportsFeaturedBasketball
A’ja Wilson, the first undeniable star of our major league sports era, leads the champion Las Vegas Aces into a new season
A’ja Wilson is not just one of the WNBA’s brightest stars; she’s evolved into one of the most prominent faces of women’s athletics around the ...
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Music
The Mountain’s Edge Music Festival aims to blend live music and community
Formerly known for country music, the festival has undergone a transformation, shedding its genre ties to embrace and showcase a diverse range of musical styles.
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Miami rap queen Trina talks about her life and career during Vegas visit
Everyone from Ludacris and Missy Elliott to Latto and Snoop Dogg have clamored to collaborate with Trina. In the wake of the canceled Lovers & ...