In the midst of Russia’s brazen invasion of Ukraine, sports has again become intertwined with the grim realities of the world.
Monthly Archives: March 2022
Trump’s praise of Putin, ‘America First’ view tested by war
From the earliest days of his first presidential campaign, Donald Trump aggressively challenged the pillars of Republican foreign policy that defined the party since World War II.
Teen Chandler Smith wins Truck Series race in Las Vegas
Chandler Smith used a brilliant final lap Friday night to hold off both Daytona winner Zane Smith and boss Kyle Busch to win the Truck Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Recruitment campaign launched to address CCSD teacher shortage
The district announced its “When You Grow, We All Grow” recruitment campaign on Thursday, highlighting how school staffers in support roles can become licensed teachers and how people …
Golden Knights outmatched by Bruins, fall 5-2
Jack Eichel scored his first goal in T-Mobile Arena as a member of the Golden Knights, but lost to the Boston Bruins 5-2 on Thursday night.
Bill would raise slot jackpot tax report threshold to $5,000
The gambling industry and some of its allies in Congress are renewing a push to decrease the number of slot machine jackpots that get reported to the IRS.
Dynamic new show costumes are changing the look of Las Vegas
Fresh fashion statements from ‘iluminate,’ ‘Rupaul’s Drag Race Live,’ ‘Extravaganza’ and more.
UNLV grad student, born in Ukraine, takes keen interest in parsing Russian disinformation
In her research on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, UNLV graduate student Mary Blankenship said she has categorized disinformation from the Russian government in two ways …
UFC. 272: After years of buildup, Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal finally face off
When Colby Covington closed in on his first UFC title shot with a fourth consecutive win five years ago, the first person he embraced in his corner was fellow welterweight fighter Jorge Masvidal.
Refugee count tops 1 million; Russians besiege Ukraine ports
More than 1 million people have fled Ukraine following Russia’s invasion in the swiftest refugee exodus this century, the United Nations said Thursday, as Russian forces kept up their bombardment ..