The class of 2024 already includes one member: Golf coach Dwaine Knight, who coached the Rebels to the 1998 national championship and twice was the national coach of the year in a decorated career spanning 34 years, was announced last fall.
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Shelter pup Lady Luck, repping Las Vegas, ready to steal hearts in 20th annual Puppy Bowl
The Raiders aren’t playing Feb. 11 in the Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium, but one fluffy Las Vegas resident will be representing the city in an annual event for dog enthusiasts ahead of the big game.
Tropicana sets April 2 closing ahead of demolition for baseball stadium
After more than a half century in operation, the Tropicana will close April 2. The Las Vegas Strip resort will begin closing out all hotel bookings and relocate reservations for April and beyond, according to a memo sent to employees Monday by the pro…
New Las Vegas Lights coach familiar with developing younger talent
The Las Vegas Lights will be coached in the upcoming United Soccer League season by Dennis Sanchez, who last season was an assistant with Austin FC II.
Convention center renovations should keep Las Vegas at the top of the list for business travel
The Las Vegas Convention Center will greet 1.3 million trade show attendees in the new year—with a strong start earlier this month due to the …
Las Vegas aims for Super Bowl success, now and later
Las Vegas wants to make an impression. The goal wasn’t just to host the 2024 Super Bowl. It’s about hosting the 2029 Super Bowl and the 2035 game and the 2041 game and so on.
Sun seeks athlete nominations for annual Standout Awards
The Las Vegas Sun is seeking nominations for the Sun Standout Awards, our annual sports awards show May 20 at the South Point Showroom.
Vegas Thrill ready for inaugural pro volleyball season
The sound of spiked volleyballs constantly reverberates through the gym with only the occasional harsh noise surfacing to momentarily drown them out. Skin sometimes squeaks on the rubber floor when players dive to keep balls alive. Applause and encour…
Early voting sites and mail ballot drop-off sites
All early voting sites are also mail ballot drop-off locations during the listed dates and times.
Caucus chaos: Unraveling the confusion surrounding Nevada’s presidential nominating process
The February 8 caucuses are entirely administered and overseen by the Nevada GOP, making it, in essence, a private event with its own rules and virtually no public oversight.