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Cashman Field’s Final Inning in Las Vegas
As Cashman Field prepares to close a chapter in Las Vegas history, the longtime ballpark’s legacy is colliding with the city’s next wave of growth.
Read storyWest Mesquite defense powers comeback over Tyler
West Mesquite leaned on a stingy defensive effort and a late rally to beat Tyler 15-7, a useful sign for a program trying to build momentum.
Read storyRaiders-Chiefs Loss Exposes More Questions for Las Vegas
Kansas City’s 30-27 win over the Raiders was another reminder that the margin for error keeps shrinking in Las Vegas.
Read storyUNLV’s Win Over Cal Gives Las Vegas a Football Lift
The Rebels’ victory over California offers another sign that UNLV football is becoming a bigger part of the city’s sports identity.
Read storyGolden Knights Keep Searching After 4-0 Loss to Ducks
Vegas opened its season with a flat home defeat, and the early warning signs were hard to miss at T-Mobile Arena.
Read storyKnight Hawks Celebrate Title as Home Opener Raises Stakes
The Vegas Knight Hawks returned to Lee’s Family Forum with championship buzz and a new target on their backs after winning the 2025 IFL title.
Read storyNASCAR’s Vegas Duel Pits Larson Against Hamlin
Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin arrive in Las Vegas with different advantages, setting up a high-stakes 1.5-mile showdown for Chase contenders.
Read storyLas Vegas Sports Calendar Turns Into Four-Day Showcase
The Aces, Golden Knights, UNLV and Raiders all have major games in a single Thursday-to-Sunday stretch, giving the city a rare all-hands sports week.
Read storyLas Vegas Residencies Stack Up for Fall and Winter 2026
From Metallica at Sphere to LISA’s Caesars Palace debut, the city’s next residency wave is shaping up as a major draw for tourists and locals alike.
Read storyNASCAR Returns to Las Vegas With Deep 2026 Field
The 2026 Cup Series entry list shows a full slate of names headed for Las Vegas Motor Speedway this Sunday evening.
Read storyUFC Vegas Fight Ends With Medical Scare
Raoni Barcelos was taken to a trauma center after UFC Vegas 121, drawing concern from fans who filled the arena to watch the card.
Read storyNevada coach Steve Alford to retire after next season
The longtime Nevada men’s basketball coach is ending a 36-year career, a move that will ripple through the state’s college hoops scene.
Read storyAces Draw Fever in First-Round Playoff Rematch
Las Vegas’ defending standard-bearers now know their path: the Aces will open the 2026 WNBA playoffs against Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever.
Read storyGolden Knights Open Camp With A Shorter, Sharper Start
Vegas hockey is back, and the preseason opener against Utah’s Mammoth arrives with training camp trimmed by eight days.
Read storyNBA Expansion Inches Forward for Las Vegas
The league’s latest owners meeting moved the Las Vegas bid closer to the finish line, keeping the city in the expansion spotlight.
Read storyLas Vegas Aces Roll Past Seattle Behind Wilson
A'ja Wilson’s 30-point performance powered the Aces to a convincing 98-77 win over Seattle as the postseason chase tightens.
Read storyRaiders Release Week 3 Depth Chart Before Saints
The Raiders’ latest unofficial depth chart offers the clearest look yet at how the team is lining up ahead of its trip to New Orleans.
Read storyCharlie Becker Emerges as Raiders Mock Draft Target
A new college name is already circulating in Raiders mock drafts, offering an early glimpse at the team’s 2027 wish list.
Read storyMetallica Adds 2027 Tour Dates, Reaching Las Vegas Fans
The rock giants’ newly announced North American run gives local fans another chance to plan ahead for a major concert year.
Read storyRaiders Alumni Reflect on Team’s Las Vegas Future
As the franchise enters its seventh season in the valley, former players are weighing what comes next for the Silver and Black.
Read storyBarry Manilow Pauses Touring After Las Vegas Residency Setbacks
After canceling two Las Vegas dates and citing technical and vocal problems, Barry Manilow is stepping away from the road for now.
Read storyCarrot Top Hospitalized After Suicide Attempt in Las Vegas
The comedian was hospitalized in Las Vegas after an attempted suicide, according to TMZ, as fans and the entertainment community absorbed the news Friday.
Read storyFormula Drift Brings Tire Smoke to Las Vegas
A high-speed motorsports event is revving up local interest this week as fans head to one of the city’s signature entertainment venues for a dose of controlled chaos.
Read storyRaiders open AFC West road test against Chargers
Las Vegas starts the week with a division measuring stick as the Raiders head to Los Angeles looking to move to 2-0.
Read storyResorts World books Third Eye Blind for New Year’s Eve
Resorts World Las Vegas has locked in a recognizable rock headliner for its Dec. 31 celebration, giving Strip revelers an early option for the holiday.
Read storySeattle Seahawks bring free fan events to Las Vegas
The Seahawks are turning a road game week into a Vegas meetup, with free fan events planned ahead of their visit.
Read storyLas Vegas Weekly spotlights a busy week of concerts
JMSN, Marco Antonio Solis and Soda Stereo are among the acts filling venues across the valley.
Read storyRaiders list Brock Bowers out for Dolphins game
The Raiders' Week 1 injury report leaves Las Vegas without one of its most dynamic young playmakers as Miami comes to town.
Read storyNeon City Festival returns downtown with major headliners
Fat Joe, Kaskade and Marshmello are among the acts set for the November festival in downtown Las Vegas.
Read storyOprah Winfrey to headline Sphere’s next big swing
The Las Vegas Sphere is lining up another marquee turn in 2027, with Oprah Winfrey set to lead a new music-and-arts show called “Aha.”
Read storyRaiders open Kubiak era with season-opening win
Las Vegas football started the week on a high note, as the Raiders gave Klint Kubiak his first win in charge and set an early tone for the new regime.
Read storyAces keep rolling as Jackie Young powers win over Sun
Las Vegas’ WNBA champions continued their strong run with a lopsided home victory that showed why the Aces remain the city’s most reliable pro team.
Read storyLas Vegas sports boom keeps adding new places to watch
From Allegiant Stadium to T-Mobile Arena, the city’s packed sports calendar is reshaping where locals gather, spend and cheer this fall.
Read storyHenderson braces for first PWHL preseason games
Women’s pro hockey is about to make local history in Henderson, where preseason games will put the city on a new sports map.
Read storyScorpions pull September shows from Planet Hollywood
The rock band has canceled its entire September run at PH Live, leaving ticket holders waiting for word on what comes next.
Read storyCarín León concert postponement rattles Sphere fans
Fans who were already inside the Sphere were told a headliner would not take the stage, underscoring how fragile live-event logistics can be on the Strip.
Read storyRaiders Launch Mexico Partnership as Season Opens
The Raiders are expanding their business footprint south of the border just as they kick off the 2026 season against Miami.
Read storyStrip venue to debut as Paramount+ Plaza next week
T-Mobile Arena’s outdoor plaza is getting a new name, and a high-profile boxing weigh-in will mark the change.
Read storyTwo Strip Shows Close, Hundreds Lose Jobs
A fresh wave of entertainment cutbacks is hitting the Strip, where closing shows are sending hundreds of workers into an uncertain job market.
Read storyAllegiant Stadium gets $75 million for north entrance upgrade
The Raiders’ home is set for a major public-funded refresh aimed at easing congestion and modernizing the gate into the building’s busiest side.
Read storyRaiders Stadium Renovation Gets Up to $75 Million Boost
The Las Vegas Stadium Authority has approved up to $75 million for Allegiant Stadium upgrades, setting the stage for a renovation project that could affect how Raiders fans experience the building for years to come.
Read storyExtreme Thing returns after decade away
The alternative music and action sports festival is coming back to Las Vegas, reviving a cult favorite for a new generation of fans.
Read storyUNLV Stunned Late by Memphis
UNLV opened the season with a lead in the third quarter, only to see Memphis rally for a 27-21 win in Las Vegas.
Read storyPaseo Verde falls in Little League World Series final
Henderson’s Paseo Verde Little League capped a remarkable run with a U.S. championship and a runner-up finish in Williamsport, giving Southern Nevada another youth-sports moment to remember.
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