At the end of the UNLV football program’s spring showcase on April 23, quarterbacks Harrison Bailey and Doug Brumfield took center stage. With 1:46 on the clock, in front of a crowd of about …
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Women in esports to receive grants
National nonprofit 1,000 Dreams Fund has set out to help women kick-start their gaming careers through a series of programs.
Las Vegas businesses hopeful Congress will revive the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
“How many more restaurants are they willing to let close before they fix this? All of us small businesses, especially restaurants, are in danger of closing.”
How the NFL Draft became a major spectator event—and will grow even bigger in Las Vegas
No tickets are sold—the draft is free to attend—so it’s difficult to project exact numbers, but it’s expected that 300,000 visitors will come to town for the draft, not including locals.
Caesars Entertainment ecstatically hosts the 2022 NFL Draft after a prolonged wait
“No event has been more thoroughly planned than the draft. It’s literally years in the making.”
Here’s how the Las Vegas Raiders might utilize their diminished draft capital
Las Vegas is set at the top of its roster, including at the glamour positions, but still has a lot of holes elsewhere.
Top of the board: Ten of the most-hyped prospects coming into the 2022 NFL Draft
There might be less clarity on how the first handful of picks in the 2022 NFL Draft will go than ever before.
Blackhawks top Golden Knights 4-3 in shootout to shut door on playoffs
As the Golden Knights went to overtime, the Arizona Coyotes almost came through for them. It was too little, too late, however, and Vegas will be watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs from home for the first time after losing …
‘Making the Band’s’ Chopper charged with sex trafficking in Las Vegas
A star on the former MTV show “Making the Band” has been booked into jail in Las Vegas on a sex trafficking charge, according to Metro Police. Kevin Barnes, 37, and known …
Las Vegas lacrosse expansion franchise reveals name
The National Lacrosse League on Tuesday announced its Las Vegas expansion franchise will be nicknamed the Desert Dogs, according to a release from the team. The Desert Dogs — co-owned by Wayne Gretzky, Dustin …