Las Vegas Sports Teams and News

Aces surge in 4th quarter to sink Caitlin Clark, Fever — PHOTOS

Callie Fin — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 21:17:09 +0000

The Aces controlled the fourth quarter to defeat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Sunday at a sold-out T-Mobile Arena.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Review-Journal — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 05:55:14 +0000

Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.

MMA great Jones has retired, UFC president says

Jim Barnes — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:22:36 +0000

Heavyweight champion Jon Jones, considered the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, has retired, UFC president Dana White announced Saturday.

‘Full team effort’: Aces set to get physical with Caitlin Clark, Fever

Callie Fin — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:17:09 +0000

Aces coach Becky Hammon and her players understand the physicality that Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has faced. The teams meet Sunday at T-Mobile Arena.

Las Vegas resident humbled by Poker Hall of Fame nomination

David Schoen — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:19:20 +0000

Nick Schulman was named one of 10 finalists for the Poker Hall of Fame recently after he earned his seventh career World Series of Poker victory.

Hill: Podcast shows why Raiders lineman could emerge as team leader

Adam Hill — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 21:51:32 +0000

Raiders lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson is embracing his opportunities on the microphone, an attribute that could be a sign of good things to come on the field.

Ranking the quarterbacks the Raiders will face this season

Vincent Bonsignore — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 21:11:34 +0000

The Raiders improved at quarterback by trading for Geno Smith in the offseason, but will he give them an edge against the QBs he will face in the 2025 season?

Record-breaking soccer team named Nevada Preps Team of the Year

Alex Wright — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 14:00:10 +0000

Coronado’s boys soccer team, which finished 28-0 and broke eight state records en route to the Class 5A state title, is the Nevada Preps Team of the Year.

Male poker player wins seat in WSOP Ladies event, igniting controversy

David Schoen — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:34:26 +0000

Albert Ng won an online satellite to earn a seat into the WSOP Ladies No-Limit Hold’em Championship that begins Thursday.

Sharp bettors take side in Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals Game 7

Todd Dewey — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 01:38:55 +0000

NBA Finals Game 7s have been close historically, with 15 of the previous 19 matchups decided by single digits and the average margin of victory 6.9 points.

‘Really, really impressive’: Aviators clinch spot in PCL playoffs

Danny Webster — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:20:11 +0000

The Aviators clinched the Pacific Coast League’s first-half championship and will host the league championship series in September.

3 takeaways: Wilson returns, wants Aces to ‘wake up’ after latest loss

Callie Fin — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:20:51 +0000

The Aces got A’ja Wilson back after she missed three games in the concussion protocol, but they still lost to the Seattle Storm on Friday.

Palo Verde softball star named Nevada Preps Girls Athlete of the Year

Alex Wright — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:11:41 +0000

Taylor Johns led Palo Verde’s softball team to an undefeated season and the Class 5A state title, earning the honor of Nevada Preps Girls Athlete of the Year.

College Sports Chaos — Graney: UNLV’s NIL boss welcomes new payout rules

Ed Graney — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 22:01:07 +0000

The House vs. NCAA settlement means new NIL rules and how money can be distributed to athletes, a decision embraced by Bill Paulos, who runs the collective for UNLV.

Golden Knights announce 7-game preseason schedule

Danny Webster — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:43:06 +0000

The Golden Knights will open the 2025 preseason against the San Jose Sharks on Sept. 21. The Knights will play seven preseason games, four of them at home.

Poker Hall of Famer overcomes massive deficit, claims 7th WSOP title

David Schoen — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:58:58 +0000

Brian Rast overcame a massive chip deficit Thursday to win the $10,000 Razz Championship and capture his seventh career World Series of Poker bracelet.

Raiders mailbag: Could rookie WR earn starting role right away?

Vincent Bonsignore — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:00:16 +0000

The Raiders are on break until the start of training camp, but fans still have plenty of questions about how the wide receiver rotation is going to shake out.

Raiders coach believes Bowers ‘only getting better’ entering 2nd season

Adam Hill — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:00:15 +0000

Raiders tight ends coach Luke Steckel discussed Brock Bowers’ growth and Michael Mayer’s potential in a recent Q&A with the Review-Journal.

Nevada’s top high school football recruit commits to Big Ten school

Alex Wright — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 01:03:49 +0000

Bishop Gorman safety Jett Washington, Nevada’s top class of 2026 high school football recruit, announced his college commitment Thursday.

North Las Vegas bettor hits MLB parlay on William Hill app for $556K

Todd Dewey — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:35:33 +0000

A North Las Vegas bettor placed a $350 parlay on the William Hill Nevada app and won $555,809.58 after correctly predicting 12 money-line baseball winners.

Sportsbooks split on 2026 Stanley Cup favorites, Knights again in mix

Todd Dewey — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:22:52 +0000

The Florida Panthers are the favorites at multiple sportsbooks to three-peat as NHL champions in 2026, while other books favor another team.

Aces still evaluating Wilson before Loyd’s latest matchup with Storm

Callie Fin — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:36:16 +0000

Star A’ja Wilson is still in concussion protocol, and the Aces are putting the drama aside as they again face new teammate Jewell Loyd’s former team.

SLAM! Nevada wrestler named Nevada Preps Boys Athlete of the Year

Alex Wright — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:26:43 +0000

SLAM! Nevada wrestler Manuel Saldate won his fourth individual state title this season, which earned him Nevada Preps Boys Athlete of the Year honors.

What are reasonable expectations for Jeanty’s rookie year with Raiders?

Vincent Bonsignore — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:27:00 +0000

If history is any guide, the Raiders should have high hopes for rookie running back Ashton Jeanty, the Heisman Trophy runner-up last season.

Upstart prediction market leader has invaded sports betting. Here’s why it matters to Nevada

Richard N. Velotta — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:49:11 +0000

Lawmakers get involved as New York-based Kalshi’s lawsuit against Nevada gaming regulators advances on its ability to offer futures contracts investments on sports.

ICE agents asked to leave Dodger Stadium parking lot, team says

The Associated Press — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:35:48 +0000

Dozens of federal agents with their faces covered arrived in SUVs and cargo vans to a lot near the stadium’s Gate E entrance.

‘Big day for MLB in Vegas’: Commissioner to attend A’s ballpark groundbreaking ceremony

Mick Akers — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:15:52 +0000

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred will be among the dignitaries in attendance at Monday’s Athletics Las Vegas ballpark groundbreaking ceremony.

Ex-Raiders tight end to join team for 1 night

Vincent Bonsignore — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:20:38 +0000

Former Raiders tight end Darren Waller is on the team’s roster for the Battle for Vegas softball game against the Golden Knights on July 12 at Las Vegas Ballpark.

Raiders QB coach lauds Smith: ‘He’s everything you’d look for’

Adam Hill — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:00:20 +0000

Raiders quarterbacks coach Greg Olson discussed working with Pete Carroll and Geno Smith in a lengthy Q&A with the Review-Journal.

Basic baseball coach named Nevada Preps Coach of the Year

Alex Wright — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:07:39 +0000

Basic baseball coach Gino DiMaria led the Wolves to the 5A state title this season and was named the Nevada Preps Coach of the Year for his efforts.