The once-proud UNLV men’s basketball program has only finished in the top half of the Mountain West standings once in the past five years, and three times in the last decade.
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Las Vegas gearing up for New Year’s Eve celebration
Local leaders are calling it an unforgettable way to start a new year in the nation’s premier entertainment destination.
Nevada resorts fear social media checks could deter foreign visitors
Nevada’s resort industry has “serious concerns” about a proposal from U.S. Customs and Border Protection that would require international visitors to provide selfies of themselves and years of social media history …
Las Vegas, Seattle are front-runners if NBA expands to 32 teams
The NBA plans to make a decision regarding domestic expansion in the coming year, Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday, offering the most definitive timeline since the league ….
Inspired by loss, graduating UNLV senior finds his purpose
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools and businesses across the United States in 2020, Miguel Angelo Castano felt lost. Five years later, Castano graduates today from UNLV with a bachelor’s degree in psychology …
Terence Crawford, boxing’s top pound-for-pound fighter, retires on top with 42-0 record
Terence Crawford, who claimed the title of best pound-for-pound boxer with a convincing victory over Canelo Alvarez in September, announced his retirement on Tuesday.
Analysis: If this is the end, NBA Cup in Las Vegas went out on a high note
Unfortunately, it sounds like the Knicks’ NBA Cup title might be the last one awarded locally. …
Pete Carroll faces job uncertainty as Raiders endure 2-12 season
If owner Mark Davis makes a change, next year will be the fourth in a row Las Vegas will go into a season with a new coach.
Knicks, Spurs to meet in NBA Cup final in Las Vegas
A trophy, some bragging rights and a ton of money will be at stake when the Knicks and Spurs play in the NBA Cup title game. It’ll be the first time …
Guest turns $105 video poker bet into $1.2 million at Resorts World Las Vegas
A California guest won $1.2 million at Resorts World Las Vegas last night after hitting three Royal Flushes on a video poker machine.