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Riley avoids big numbers for 67 on tough day at Memorial
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Davis Riley opened with a 67 at the Memorial to finish atop the leaderboard after the opening round for the second straight year. And that's where the similarities end. Riley birdied three of his last four holes Thursday afternoon when the turf was firm and the...
Golden Knights out to fulfill owner's quest to win Stanley Cup in 6th year
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Drivers were directed to the overflow parking lot Thursday morning, and a line at least 30 deep waited and hoped to get into the Vegas Golden Knights' practice. It was like 2018 all over again. Except this Knights team is no longer the unexpected...
Las Vegas police video shows moment officer was shot during traffic stop
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police lapel videos played Wednesday during a public review of evidence in a September 2022 shooting showed the moment an officer was shot and wounded during a pre-dawn traffic stop and the dramatic aftermath as her partner rushed to her side to apply a tourniquet. ...
6 Sonic Drive-In restaurants in Nevada pay $71K in child labor law fines
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The owners and operators of six Sonic Drive-In restaurants in northern Nevada have paid more than $71,000 in civil penalties to resolve violations of federal child labor regulations at their locations in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Fallon and Minden, the U.S. Labor Department...
Las Vegas Aces celebrate title and are dominating WNBA once again
The Las Vegas Aces celebrated last season's championship over the weekend and are looking once again like the team to beat n the league. The Aces unveiled the championship banner on Saturday before dismantling a short-handed Los Angeles team. An easy win over Minnesota the next day...
The Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Florida will end with a first-time NHL champion
Jon Hamm is excited for this Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights. “Stoked, man,” the actor and noted hockey fan said. “I live in L.A., so that’s a half-hour flight away for me.” The NHL is pumped, too. Even though the...
USA Basketball to play host to Puerto Rico in World Cup tuneup at Las Vegas
USA Basketball has finalized its schedule of exhibition games leading into this summer’s FIBA World Cup, announcing Tuesday that it will open the five-game slate against Puerto Rico in Las Vegas on Aug. 7. It will be the only World Cup warmup game in the U.S. for the Americans, a...
Economic boost or big business hand-out? Nevada lawmakers consider A's stadium financing
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers questioned whether a proposal to subsidize a new MLB stadium with tax credits and bonds would further boost Las Vegas’ economy, or serve as a handout for a big business that could strain government resources. In a committee hearing on...
Golden Knights reach 2nd Stanley Cup Final after Game 6 win over Stars
DALLAS (AP) — William Karlsson, William Carrier and Jonathan Marchessault are finally getting another chance in the Stanley Cup Final, after the first one that came so quick for the Vegas Golden Knights. They are going back after making sure they didn't need another game against...
Young scores 23, Gray adds 19 points and 10 assists; Aces beat Lynx 94-73
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jackie Young scored 23 points, including four 3-pointers, Chelsea Gray added 19 points and 10 assists and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-73 Sunday night. The Aces (4-0) tied the franchise record for consecutive wins to open a season. The...
