College football is certainly finding Las Vegas a friendly landing spot for notable events. The most recent example: The National Football Foundation is bringing …
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Gruden’s emails included homophobic and misogynistic comments
When vaunted NFL coach Jon Gruden was confronted with a racist email he had sent in 2011 to insult the head of the players union, he said he went too far but didn’t have “a blade of racism” in him.
NFLPA leader Smith appreciates Gruden reaching out
NFL Players Association leader DeMaurice Smith says he appreciates that Raiders coach Jon Gruden reached out to him following the report that Gruden used a racist comment in a email about him 10 years ago.
Matt Amodio’s new chapter in history-making ‘Jeopardy!′ run
This story contains a spoiler about Monday’s “Jeopardy!” episode.
Plane crash kills 2, burns homes in California neighborhood
A twin-engine plane that killed at least two people and left a swath of destruction in a San Diego suburb nose-dived into the ground after repeated warnings that it was flying dangerously low, according to a recording.
Virgin’s Branson leads high school band, prompts backlash
Billionaire Richard Branson said it was an honor and a once-in-a-lifetime experience to don a drum major’s uniform and march ahead of a New Orleans high school band.
Golden years: Westgate employees celebrate their 50th anniversary at the Vegas resort
Alonzo Langstaff was pushing a luggage cart through the old International Hotel on the way to the property’s elevator on this day in the 1970s. When the door opened …
As businesses continue coping with pandemic, space has become a commodity
When the COVID-19 pandemic came along, people became much more aware about their personal space. Debbie Ritchey said that’s less of a concern at a Body Spa location because of its open floor plans.
Jon Gruden again says he’s not a racist after Raiders loss
Jon Gruden again said he is not a racist after his Las Vegas Raiders lost their first game since the revelation of the head coach’s 2011 racial remark about players’ union leader DeMaurice Smith.
Southwest Airlines cancels more than 1,000 Sunday flights
Las Vegas airport officials urged passengers traveling on Southwest to check their flight status before heading to the airport. They suggested exploring …