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Al Capone called it his sweetheart. The pistol that saved his life is coming to Vegas

Jan. 19, 2025 14:39 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — It was on a school playground where she learned her last name carries weight, when another girl pointed a finger at her and ordered the other kids to follow her. “Let’s go,” the girl said. “That’s a Capone.” Diane Capone Pette is the...

Bertuzzi, Jones help Blackhawks beat slumping Golden Knights 5-3.

Jan. 18, 2025 23:14 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Bertuzzi scored two power-play goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the slumping Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 on Saturday night to end a four-game losing streak. Seth Jones had a goal and two assists, helping set up Bertuzzi's team-leading 15th and 16th goals on...

Seth Jarvis scores twice as Carolina Hurricanes push past Vegas Golden Knights 3-2

Jan. 17, 2025 22:15 PM EST

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Seth Jarvis scored in the second and third periods to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Friday night. Jarvis had a clean-up goal from the top of the crease for his first score, then finished off a two-on-one chance at the 6:09...

Raiders widen field for their general manager search with more interview requests

Jan. 15, 2025 20:03 PM EST

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders requested interviews with Los Angeles Chargers assistant GM Chad Alexander and Pittsburgh Steelers pro scouting director Sheldon White for their general manager vacancy. Those are in addition to the club's initial requests to interview...

Edmunds highlights the top car-tech trends from CES 2025

Jan. 15, 2025 06:46 AM EST

CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas continues to provide a sneak peek at future technology. The annual showcase includes advanced automotive tech in an industry striving to reduce pollution and increase occupant safety while also providing greater convenience and...

Stamkos has 2 goals and an assist to lead the Predators past the Golden Knights 5-3

Jan. 14, 2025 22:57 PM EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored two goals and assisted on another to lead the Nashville Predators past the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 on Tuesday night. Filip Forsberg had a goal and an assist, Justin Barron and Ryan O'Reilly also scored and Justus Annunen made 19 saves...

McDavid scores, Skinner gets sixth career shutout as Oilers beat Kings 1-0

Jan. 14, 2025 00:53 AM EST

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 on Monday night for their second straight win. Stuart Skinner stopped 31 shots to earn his second shutout of the season and sixth of his career as the Oilers...

Court papers say ex-NBA player Jontay Porter laid out betting scheme in a text; 6th person arrested

Jan. 13, 2025 19:12 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — A sixth person was charged Monday in the federal sports betting case involving ex-NBA player Jontay Porter, and authorities disclosed a text message Porter allegedly sent explaining how to cash in on his plans to bench himself in a January 2024 game. The former...

Elon Musk says a third patient got a Neuralink brain implant. The work is part of a booming field

Jan. 13, 2025 15:12 PM EST

Elon Musk said a third person has received an implant from his brain-computer interface company Neuralink, one of many groups working to connect the nervous system to machines. “We've got ... three humans with Neuralinks and all are working well,” he said during a wide-ranging...

Raiders request to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their head coaching job

Jan. 13, 2025 13:41 PM EST

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have requested to interview Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their head coaching position. He is the seventh known candidate for the position after Antonio Pierce was fired last week. The Raiders have...