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US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems?
DALLAS (AP) — Delta and United have become the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning back a significant share of travelers on a tight budget. That is squeezing smaller low-fare carriers like Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy...
F1 closer to approving expanded grid for General Motors entry initially started by Michael Andretti
LAS VEGAS (AP) — With a restructuring at Andretti Global that pushed Michael Andretti into a smaller role, the chances of his organization landing a Formula 1 team have substantially increased. So much so that F1 and Formula One Management could have a decision to grant the...
Lewis Hamilton paces both F1 practices on opening day of Las Vegas Grand Prix
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton paced both of Thursday night's practices at the Las Vegas Grand Prix just two weeks after one of the worst races of his career. The Mercedes driver was despondent over his performance in Brazil when he intimated after...
Samsonov makes 38 saves as Golden Knights beat Senators 3-2
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ilya Samsonov made 38 saves, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Thursday night. Samsonov had given up 10 goals in his previous two outings but made key saves on Josh Norris, David Perron, Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk to keep the...
Broncos hope to continue playoff push when they meet the banged-up Raiders
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Broncos are 0-4 in Las Vegas, but in a matchup of teams heading in opposite directions, Denver has more at stake than trying to end a series skid. A victory over the Raiders puts the Broncos that much closer to an unexpected playoff berth, playing with a rookie...
Bo Nix and Broncos favored to finally beat Raiders in Las Vegas
Denver (6-5) at Las Vegas (2-8) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 6. Against the spread: Broncos 8-3; Raiders 4-6. Series record: Raiders lead 72-54-2. Last meeting: Broncos beat Raiders 34-18 in Denver...
Drama surrounds final 3 races of F1 season as drivers voice displeasure with recent FIA decisions
LAS VEGAS (AP) — There are three races remaining in the Formula 1 season and Max Verstappen of Red Bull is close to a fourth consecutive world championship, which can wrap up Saturday night at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. All is not smooth sailing headed into this final month of...
Las Vegas Grand Prix in better shape after ironing out inaugural year kinks that nearly ruined race
LAS VEGAS (AP) — There’s never been a faster, more jaw-dropping 180-degree turn than the one Max Verstappen took a year ago at the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Dutchman hated the event even before he arrived — local residents were also outraged, but for different reasons...
Today in History: November 21, Las Vegas hotel fire claims 85 lives
Today is Thursday, Nov. 21, the 326th day of 2024. There are 40 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 21, 1980, 85 people died, most because of smoke inhalation, after a fire broke out at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also on...
Without an effective run game, the Raiders have little choice but to air it out
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — As a coach with a defensive background, Antonio Pierce isn't all that comfortable throwing 43 passes in a game. But that's what his Raiders did in Sunday's 34-19 loss at Miami, which Pierce attributed Monday to needing to catch up while playing from behind. ...
