UNLV junior guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn has been named the Mountain West l Player of the Week following a two-game stretch that helped led the Rebels to victories over Boise State and San Jose State.
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Second Sphere venue in US proposed for National Harbor
A new Sphere could rise at National Harbor under a proposal announced Sunday, a project officials say could become a new regional landmark and one of the largest economic development efforts in Prince George’s County history.
Golden Knights acquire Andersson in trade sending Whitecloud to Flames
The Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights added an offensive element to their blue line by acquiring defenseman Rasmus Andersson in a trade Sunday with the Calgary Flames.
Influencers’ quiet disclosures lagged behind LVCVA’s loud promotion of Formula One race
Hannah Stocking had a contract with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to promote the race — one of a dozen influencers the agency enlisted for Formula One weekend. A Sun analysis found that …
Nominations are now open for 2026 Sun Standout Awards
The Las Vegas Sun Standout Awards — the ESPYs of Las Vegas preps — return May 18 to the South Point Showroom. We need your help making it special.
Golden Knights rout Predators 7-2 for their 7th straight victory
Cole Reinhardt and Mitch Marner scored two more goals in quick succession, striking in a 50-second span, and Keegan Kolesar capped the five-goal third. Akira Schmid made 26 saves.
Hot-shooting UNLV basketball downs San Jose State
The UNLV basketball team shot a season-high 47.8% from 3-point range on Saturday at San Jose State, making 11 3-pointers in a 76-62 victory.
Nevada graduation rate hits 85%, highest since pandemic
Nevada’s statewide high school graduation rate improved significantly, driven largely by gains in the Clark County School District, according to data shared this week with the Nevada State Board of Education.
Who is Shane Hennen, the high-stakes Philly gambler at the center of the latest sports-betting indictment?
On social media, Shane Hennen posted his sportsbook picks along with glamorous photos jetting around to Vegas or Dubai, or sitting courtside at Sixers games
Reports: Metallica nearing deal for Las Vegas Sphere residency in 2027
Metallica would become the first heavy metal band to headline a Sphere residency. Bassist Robert Trujillo spoke about potential visual possibilities during an appearance ….