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The UNLV basketball team surged to a seven-point lead early in the second half Monday night against Maryland at the MGM Grand Garden in the Players Era Festival. But the advantage wouldn’t hold …

A string of early season storms that drenched Californians last week lifted much of the state out of drought and significantly reduced the risk of wildfires, experts say.

The spirit of generosity that defines this valley shines brightest during the holiday season, when residents open their hearts and wallets to support those who need it most.

The turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on the minds of travelers this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush …

UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea has matched a program milestone set four decades ago by one of college football’s all-time greats. Colandrea earned his fourth …

Faith Lutheran football coach Jay Staggs posed a question to his players last week before their first practice ahead of Tuesday’s Class 5A state championship game: How many would be competing in their third title game?

Now in its second year, the Players Era that begins today is undeniably the place to be, having blown by the Maui Invitational and other such events with a field loaded with teams that could be playing deep into March.

Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly was fired Sunday night after yet another rough offensive performance.

Shedeur Sanders will make his first career start in Las Vegas after all. He just won’t be in silver and black. The lightning-rod rookie quarterback was often associated …

A provision tucked into the recent government funding bill could disrupt the sale of intoxicating, marijuanalike products that have proliferated across the Las Vegas Strip.