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Strike by workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip enters 2nd day
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A walkout by hundreds of hospitality workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip entered its second day with union members willing to undergo the financial hardships of being out of work as they wait for a new contract. The work stoppage launched Friday at Virgin...
Tagovailoa, Dolphins look to build on strong Monday night performance when they host Raiders
Las Vegas (2-7) at Miami (3-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Dolphins by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Raiders 4-5; Dolphins 3-6. Series record: Dolphins lead 19-18-1. Last meeting: Dolphins beat Raiders 20-13 in...
Hundreds of hospitality workers are on strike at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hundreds of hospitality workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip walked off the job just before dawn Friday amid a long and highly contentious fight for a new contract. The work stoppage at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas marks the first open-ended strike in 22 years...
Scott Turner's ties to Las Vegas run deep. He aims to revive Raiders' stagnant offense
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — New Raiders interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner opened his news conference Thursday by expressing gratitude for longtime college and NFL coach John Robinson, who died Monday at 89. Turner was a quarterback under Robinson at UNLV in the early 2000s. At...
Minshew and Raiders bring a five-game skid into their matchup with Tagovailoa and Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Mike McDaniel has said amid the Dolphins' struggles this season that adversity would reveal the character of the team. Miami's coach was impressed with his team's character during a recent three-game losing streak, and he credited it with the Dolphins'...
Nevada trial set for ‘Dances with Wolves’ actor in newly-revived sex abuse case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former “Dances with Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse is set to stand trial early next year in Las Vegas on charges that he sexually abused Indigenous women and girls, a significant development in the sweeping criminal case after more than a year of stalled court proceedings...
Nevada Democrats keep legislative control but fall short of veto-proof supermajority
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Democrats will maintain their power in the statehouse but have fallen short of securing a two-thirds supermajority in both chambers that would have stripped the Republican governor of his veto power when they convene early next year. Democrats lost their...
Light & Wonder: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
LAS VEGAS (AP) — LAS VEGAS (AP) — Light & Wonder, Inc. (LNW) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $64 million. The Las Vegas-based company said it had profit of 71 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.34 per share. ...
Martinook extends goal streak to 4 and Hurricanes spoil Knights' perfect home record with 5-2 win
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jordan Martinook scored for the fourth game in a row and the Carolina Hurricanes handed the Vegas Golden Knights their first home loss with a 5-2 victory Monday night. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Eric Robinson and Jordan Staal each had a goal and an assist. Tyson Jost...
Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Eliminated from the playoffs at the end of the second round, Joey Logano received a second chance when another competitor was disqualified. He pounced on the opportunity. Logano was added to the round of eight following Alex Bowman's...
