Shorts and skates don’t usually mix. Maintaining NHL-quality ice in August or holding a Stanley Cup Final in September? Those are far from the norm, too.
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Nevada to get more ventilators as virus spreads, need grows
As Nevada’s coronavirus cases have grown, the number of the state’s ventilators in use has climbed slightly, with just under half of the machines in use …
Sisolak suggests he may tighten social distancing rules to fight virus
Gov. Steve Sisolak hinted at further enforcement of social distancing measures established to combat the spread of the coronavirus, warning on Monday that he will …
U.S. judge won’t block gun store closures in Los Angeles
A federal judge on Monday refused to block Los Angeles officials from shutting down gun stores as nonessential businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
UFC 249 still on, with Ferguson fighting Gaethje on April 18
UFC 249 is still on schedule for April 18, with Tony Ferguson fighting Justin Gaethje for an interim lightweight title in the main event.
Oscar Goodman out as Las Vegas agency’s tourism ambassador
Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman’s job as regional tourism ambassador is the latest casualty of the economic shutdown …
Congress, White House reach high for next virus bill
Congressional leaders are jolting ahead with another coronavirus rescue package as President Donald Trump indicated that Americans will need more aid during the stark pandemic and economic shutdown.
Sources: MLB, union discuss playing all games in Arizona
Putting all 30 teams in the Phoenix area and playing in empty ballparks was among the ideas discussed Monday by Major League Baseball and the players’ association.
Sportsbooks are dark and odds are long in Las Vegas
Inside the casinos that line the Strip, the slot machines were turned off and the sportsbooks were dark. On what would have been the biggest Monday of the year for bookies, not a dollar changed hands. No big national championship game bets, no wagers …
UNLV students, staff embracing remote classes
Bryce Palafox can wake up five minutes before his classes begin at UNLV and still be on time. There’s no jockeying for a parking spot or …