Manรก removes song with Nicky Jam in protest of his support for Trump
The Mexican pop-rock band Manรก has removed its 2016 song with Nicky Jam after the Puerto Rican reggaeton singer expressed his support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
After just a few hours, U.S. election bets put on hold by appeals court ruling
Just hours after it began, legal betting on the outcome of U.S. Congressional elections has been put on hold by a federal appeals court.
Aโja Wilson becomes the WNBAโs single-season scoring leader, Aces beat Fever for 14th straight time
Aโja Wilson became the WNBAโs single-season scoring leader and finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 86-75 on Wednesday night for their 14th straight win in the series.
More than 67 million people watched Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debate. That's way up from June
An estimated 67.1 million people watched the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Michigan inmate wins $100M judgement against Sean โDiddyโ Combs for sexual assault
Sean โDiddyโ Combs has been ordered to pay Michigan prisoner Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith a $100 million default judgement after failing to dispute sexual assault allegations.
Nevada inmate was pepper-sprayed and held face down before he died. His death was ruled a homicide
An autopsy report shows that a Nevada prisoner died after he was pepper-sprayed, shackled and held face down.
4 Las Vegas teens plead guilty in classmate's deadly beating as part of plea deal
Four Las Vegas teenagers have pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the fatal beating of their high school classmate.
Brock Purdy has mixed results in 49ers' 24-24 preseason tie with the Raiders
Brock Purdy was efficient in completing 9 of 12 passes for 96 yards but also threw a red-zone interception as the San Francisco 49ers concluded their preseason with a 24-24 tie Friday night against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Iranian hackers targeted WhatsApp accounts of staffers in Biden, Trump administrations, Meta says
The same Iranian hacking group believed to have targeted both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns have tried to go after the WhatsApp accounts of staffers in the administrations of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Napheesa Collier scores 23, Courtney Williams 22 to lead Lynx to 98-87 win over Aces
Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added a season-high 22 and the Minnesota Lynx raced past the Las Vegas Aces 98-87.
Las Vegas hospitality workers at Venetian reach tentative deal on first-ever union contract
Thousands of hospitality workers on the Las Vegas Strip have reached a tentative deal with the Venetian and Palazzo resorts.
Jury hears ex-politician on trial for murder amassed photos, ID records about slain Vegas reporter
A Nevada jury heard testimony that Las Vegas police found hundreds of photos of a slain investigative journalistโs home and neighborhood, along with screen shots of his identification records, on the cellphone and computer of a Democratic politician accused of killing him in September 2022.
Motor City Cruise announces Metro Detroit player tryouts ahead of training camp
The Motor City Cruise, a G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons, will host a one-day, two-session open player tryout for Metro Detroit hoopers.
Trial of ex-politician in killing of Vegas reporter opens with video of attacker 'lying in wait'
Video of a person wearing bright orange slipping into the yard of a Las Vegas reporter's home opened the trial of a former elected official charged with murder in the death of the veteran investigative journalist during Labor Day weekend 2022.
Stellantis warns union of 2,000 or more potential job cuts at an auto plant outside Detroit
Stellantis is warning that it could lay off as many as 2,450 of the 3,700 union workers employed at a truck plant just outside of Detroit.
Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden asking full Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider NFL emails lawsuit
Jon Gruden is asking the entire Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider a decision by a three-justice panel to throw out a lawsuit he filed against the NFL over emails leaked to the media before he resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021.
Vegas man charged with threats to officials including judge, prosecutor in Trump hush money trial
A Las Vegas man has been charged with threatening to injure and kill government officials in three states and Washington, D.
Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tears ACL in opening practice of training camp, AP source says
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tore his ACL during a drill in the first practice of training camp, according to a person with knowledge of the injury.
Sparks fly, Nevada judge sets deadline in bail bid for man charged in Tupac Shakur killing
Sparks flew as a Nevada judge rebuked a defense attorney and a former Los Angeles-area gang leader lashed out against prosecutors during his renewed effort to be freed from jail to house arrest ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur.
Bronny James continues promising play with 13 points in Lakers' 93-89 win over Cavaliers
Lakers rookie Bronny James put together his second promising Summer League performance in a row Thursday night, scoring 13 points in Los Angelesโ 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A's exec tells Las Vegas officials the club plans to leave $30 million in public money on the table
Oakland Athletics executive Sandy Dean has told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority that the club does not expect to spend the entire $380 million in public money allocated to build a new stadium in Las Vegas.
Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer League
Bronny James got some shots to fall Wednesday night in perhaps his best performance yet out of his five games with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.
President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has 'mild symptoms'
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling in Las Vegas and is experiencing โmild symptomsโ from the infection.
NBA moves a big step closer to finalizing new 11-year media rights deals
The NBAโs Board of Governors approved the leagueโs next media rights deals with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video at its meeting Tuesday, moving the league one giant step closer to finalizing the 11-year agreements that will be worth about $76 billion.
Biden says cooling political rhetoric doesn't mean he'll 'stop telling the truth' about Trump
President Joe Biden has returned to the campaign trail for the first time since the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, continuing his call to calm the divisive rhetoric on both sides.
Reports: Denver Nuggets 1st-round pick DaRon Holmes II tears Achilles in NBA Summer League opener
Denver first-round pick DaRon Holmes II is expected to miss the season after tearing his right Achilles on Friday night in the Nuggetsโ NBA Summer League opener, The Athletic and multiple other media outlets reported.
Bronny James scores 8 points in his Vegas debut, as Lakers fall to Rockets in Summer League play
Bronny James has gotten the message from his father and his coach: His transition to the Los Angeles Lakers is going to take some time and a lot of work.
Las Vegas hits record of fifth consecutive day of 115 degrees or greater as heat wave scorches US
A prolonged heat wave has baked Las Vegas in its record fifth consecutive day of temperatures sizzling at 115 degrees or greater.
More records expected to shatter as long-running blanket of heat threatens 130 million in U.S.
Roughly 130 million people are under threat from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures and is expected to shatter more inot next week from the Pacific Northwest to the Mid-Alantic states and the Northeast.
Records tumble as dangerous heat wave scorches the US West and beyond, with the worst yet to come
Records are tumbling across the West as a slow-moving heat wave of potentially historic proportions tightens its grip from the Pacific Northwest to Arizona.
Detroit Red Wings select forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygรฅrd with No. 15 pick in the NHL draft
The Detroit Red Wings selected forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygรฅrd with the No. 15 pick of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft at Sphere in Las Vegas.
Scorching heat in the US Southwest kills three migrants in the desert near the Arizona-Mexico border
Three Mexican migrants have died in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Harris acknowledges Biden had a 'slow start' in debate and tries to calm Democratic fears
Vice President Kamala Harris is acknowledging that President Joe Biden had a โslow startโ during his debate against Donald Trump.
Nevada judge denies release of ex-gang leader ahead of trial in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
An ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader will stay in jail ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of music legend Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.
Injuries continue to plague WNBA teams. The Sparks and Dream are winless with key players sidelined
The injury bug has bitten several WNBA teams this season with both Los Angeles and Atlanta losing key players last week.
Conor McGregor says a broken toe forced him to withdraw from UFC 303
Conor McGregor posted on Instagram on Friday that a broken toe was the reason he had to pull out of his headline UFC 303 bout against Michael Chandler after previously not specifying the injury.
Fake elector case in Nevada dismissed over venue question, state attorney general vows appeal
A Nevada judge has dismissed a criminal indictment against six Republicans accused of submitting certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the stateโs 2020 presidential election.
Shiny monolith removed from mountains outside Las Vegas. How it got there still is a mystery
A strange monolith found jutting out of the rocks in a remote mountain range near Las Vegas has been taken down by authorities.
All-Star Chelsea Gray returns to Aces, Jackie Young scores 32 to help stop Storm 94-83
Jackie Young scored 32 points, Aโja Wilson added 27 and the Las Vegas Aces celebrated the return of All-Star point guard Chelsea Gray by defeating the Seattle Storm 94-83.
Gleaming monolith pops up in Nevada desert, the latest in a series of quickly vanishing structures
A strange monolith has been found jutting out of a remote mountain peak near Las Vegas.
McGregor says he will return to the UFC octagon after he recovers from an injury
Conor McGregor made his first public comments Saturday since pulling out of UFC 303 on Thursday because of an undisclosed injury.
What to know about bump stocks and the Supreme Court ruling striking down a ban on the gun accessory
The gun accessory the Supreme Court just ruled on allows a rifle to fire dozens of bullets within seconds.
Eagles turning Las Vegas Sphere into โHotel Californiaโ with 4-weekend residency
The Las Vegas Sphere will be giving southern California vibes later this year when the Eagles take over the iconic venue for a four-weekend residency that starts on Friday, Sept. 20.
Reigning WNBA champion Aces struggling to start season while trying to get players healthy
The two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces are off to a rough start as theyโve been inconsistent over the first month of the season.
Two weeks after hush money verdict, Trump to meet with Senate Republicans
Former President Donald Trump will meet with Senate Republicans Thursday, speaking to the group just two weeks after he was convicted on 34 charges in his hush money trial and as GOP senators have increasingly rallied around him.
Sparks spot Aces first 14 points before rallying for 96-92 victory over two-time defending champions
Dearica Hamby finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, Aari McDonald scored 16 off the bench and the Los Angeles Sparks beat two-time defending-champion Las Vegas 96-92 after the Aces scored the first 14 points of the game.
Weeklong heat wave loosens grip slightly on US Southwest but forecasters still urge caution
The weeklong heat wave that baked most of the U.S. Southwest in temperatures well into triple digits is on its last legs, but forecasters are still urging people to be cautious.
Class-action lawsuit against NFL by 'Sunday Ticket' subscribers gets underway
A class-action lawsuit filed by โSunday Ticketโ subscribers claiming the NFL broke antitrust laws began in federal court Thursday with opening statements.
Phoenix using ice immersion to treat heatstroke victims as Southwest bakes with highs well over 100
The seasonโs first heat wave is already baking the Southwestern U.S. with triple-digit temperatures as Phoenix firefighters employ new tactics in hopes of saving more lives.
Celtics favored to win Game 1 and NBA Finals series, but money is rolling in on the Mavericks
The Celtics are prohibitive favorites to win Thursdayโs Game 1 of the NBA Finals and odds are on Boston to hoist what would be its record 18th championship banner.
A'ja Wilson totals 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead Aces to 99-80 win over Caitlin Clark and Fever
Caitlin Clark might be the WNBAโs future, but Aโja Wilson showed why she is arguably the leagueโs best current player with 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces to a 99-80 over the Indiana Fever.
Chiefs' Butker has no regrets about expressing his beliefs during recent commencement speech
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has no regrets about expressing his beliefs in a recent commencement speech and he said he has received support as well as โa shocking level of hateโ from others.
Raiders give Maxx Crosby a $7.2 million raise over the next 2 seasons, AP source says
The Las Vegas Raiders are rewarding star pass rusher Maxx Crosby with a $6 million raise this season and another $1.2 million next year.
Nevada abortion-rights measure has enough signatures for November ballot, supporters say
Abortion access advocates in Nevada say they have submitted almost twice the number of petition signatures needed to qualify a measure for the November ballot that would enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution.
The WNBA is investigating whether Vegas tourism authority can sponsor Aces players for $100K each
The WNBA is investigating whether the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authorityโs $100,000 annual sponsorship to Aces player for this season and next is legal.
The โWickedโ trailer is here and itโs even more magical than anticipated
My fellow Ozians, the moment weโve been waiting for it finally here. The first theatrical trailer for part one of the โWickedโ movie was released Wednesday afternoon, and it is nothing short of magical.
Betting money for the WNBA is pouring in on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever
The betting public is throwing money on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever as the WNBA prepares to open one of the more-anticipated seasons in league history.
Former Las Vegas casino executive to be sentenced in bookmaking money laundering case
A former top executive at Las Vegas Strip casinos will face a judge in Los Angeles and possible federal prison time after pleading guilty to violating federal anti-money laundering rules.
A'ja Wilson, Becky Hammon and 'resilient' Las Vegas Aces favored to win third WNBA title in a row
A'ja Wilson and the โresilientโ Las Vegas Aces are healthy and and ready to defend their WNBA crown.
Adin Hill flashes old playoff form as Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7
Noah Hanifin broke a scoreless tie at 9:54 of the third period, Adin Hill stopped 23 shots and the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights kept alive their season by beating the Dallas Stars 2-0 on Friday night to force Game 7.
Republicans file lawsuit to block count of Nevada mail ballots received after Election Day
The Republican National Committee is suing to stop Nevada from being able to count mail ballots received in election offices after Election Day.
Terms for Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul include heavier gloves, shorter rounds
Mike Tysonโs fight against Jake Paul in Texas this summer has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition.
Johnston scores again and Stars beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 4 to even series
Wyatt Johnston scored his third goal in two games, and the Dallas Stars beat the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 to even their first-round NHL playoffs series.
Wyatt Johnston scores in OT, Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2 to cut series deficit to 2-1
Wyatt Johnston scored his second goal of the game in overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 victory over Vegas on Saturday night, cutting the defending champion Golden Knightsโ series lead to 2-1.
Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and was unfairly fired
A photographer who worked for hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion says she was an abusive boss who fired him unfairly after he was forced to watch her have sex.
Phish fans are famously dedicated. What happens when they enter the Sphere?
The 20,000 fans walking toward the glowing Sphere in Las Vegas last week were there for a band that many visiting the Strip have no idea exists.
Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks
Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Anaheim Ducks finished their season on a high note, defeating the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights 4-1.
Las Vegas lawyer and wife killed amid custody fight for children from prior marriage, family says
Authorities and relatives say a Las Vegas lawyer and his wife were fighting to win custody of her children from a previous marriage when the womanโs former father-in-law, also an attorney, fatally shot them during a deposition hearing in the case.
Lawsuit raises questions about a coroner's ruling in the death of Nevada prisoner after beatings
The mother of a Nevada prisoner who died in custody has filed a wrongful death lawsuit calling into question the coroner's narrative that her son died of heart problems.
The show goes on for Paramount with โGladiator II,โ a new Damien Chazelle movie and more
With reports and rumors swirling about possible mergers and bids to acquire Paramount, the film studio put its best foot forward for theater owners at CinemaCon on Thursday.