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Coach Lindy La Rocque is greeted with a text message when she picks up her phone after every UNLV women’s basketball game. The message is from her dad, Al La Rocque, and usually reads: “Nice win, coach” …

Tom Mikulich began working in the Las Vegas hospitality industry as a teenager as a desk clerk at his grandparents’ hotel on Fremont Street, the Ambassador.

March Madness this year comes at a time of great uncertainty in college sports. In addition to eyeing potential 5-12 upsets …

Jack Eichel scored his 21st goal of the season and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Sunday. William Carrier and William Karlsson also scored for Vegas …

The Philadelphia Eagles became one of the best offensive teams in the league en route to a Super Bowl appearance two years ago but their success wasn’t immediate. The Eagles’ starting offense reportedly …

Las Vegas community members will have the opportunity to see their artwork displayed on the Exosphere — the viral outer shell of the Sphere that has gained worldwide attention over the last year for its repertoire of designs, including advertisements …

Las Vegas takes its annual place as the center of the college basketball world during conference tournament week from March 13 through March 16.

There’s a misconception that young athletes need to focus only on one sport or have their families excessively invest in specialized training to succeed.

The cost and participation requirements have become so abusive that it’s taken an activity that long provided meaningful exercise and friendships and turned it into an unneeded burden.

“Easy travel options” and close proximity to Los Angeles were considered in the decision.