Hannah Stocking had a contract with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to promote the race — one of a dozen influencers the agency enlisted for Formula One weekend. A Sun analysis found that …
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Nominations are now open for 2026 Sun Standout Awards
The Las Vegas Sun Standout Awards — the ESPYs of Las Vegas preps — return May 18 to the South Point Showroom. We need your help making it special.
Golden Knights rout Predators 7-2 for their 7th straight victory
Cole Reinhardt and Mitch Marner scored two more goals in quick succession, striking in a 50-second span, and Keegan Kolesar capped the five-goal third. Akira Schmid made 26 saves.
Hot-shooting UNLV basketball downs San Jose State
The UNLV basketball team shot a season-high 47.8% from 3-point range on Saturday at San Jose State, making 11 3-pointers in a 76-62 victory.
Reports: Metallica nearing deal for Las Vegas Sphere residency in 2027
Metallica would become the first heavy metal band to headline a Sphere residency. Bassist Robert Trujillo spoke about potential visual possibilities during an appearance ….
Nevada graduation rate hits 85%, highest since pandemic
Nevada’s statewide high school graduation rate improved significantly, driven largely by gains in the Clark County School District, according to data shared this week with the Nevada State Board of Education.
Who is Shane Hennen, the high-stakes Philly gambler at the center of the latest sports-betting indictment?
On social media, Shane Hennen posted his sportsbook picks along with glamorous photos jetting around to Vegas or Dubai, or sitting courtside at Sixers games
Golden Gate at 120 carries story of Las Vegas from past to present
Downtown Las Vegas, in a city famous for demolitions, feels like a time capsule. Probably no other property captures that quite like the Golden Gate …
Rio workers ratify four-year contract after strike threat
Workers at the Rio have ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement that includes a 15% wage increase and enhanced benefits, the Teamsters Local 986 announced this morning.
Rio workers ratify four-year contract after strike threat
Workers at the Rio have ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement that includes a 15% wage increase and enhanced benefits, the Teamsters Local 986 announced this morning.