Connecticut takes home win streak into matchup with Las Vegas
June 5, 2023 GMTLas Vegas Aces (6-0, 4-0 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (6-1, 4-1 Eastern Conference)
Uncasville, Connecticut; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut hosts Las Vegas looking to extend its three-game home winning streak.
Wilson scores 27 with 10 boards, Parker hits 2 late FTs as Aces beat Fever, improve to 6-0
June 4, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A'ja Wilson scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Candace Parker made two free throws with 24 seconds left and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 84-80 Sunday to extend its franchise record for consecutive wins to open a season.
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Joe Lombardo wants to help build Major League Baseball’s smallest ballpark — arguing that the worst team in baseball can boost Las Vegas, a city striving to call itself a sports mecca.
Vegas Golden Knights come back to beat Florida Panthers in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
June 4, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Back in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in five years and trailing the Florida Panthers less than 10 minutes into Game 1, the Vegas Golden Knights sent a very clear message.
Boston leads Indiana against Las Vegas after 20-point game
June 3, 2023 GMTLas Vegas Aces (4-0, 4-0 Western Conference) at Indiana Fever (1-3, 1-3 Eastern Conference)
Indianapolis; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Indiana plays the Las Vegas Aces after Aliyah Boston scored 20 points in the Indiana Fever's 81-78 loss to the Connecticut Sun.
Parker moves into 8th on WNBA scoring list, Aces beat Dream
June 3, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 21 points, Candace Parker moved into eighth on the WNBA's career scoring list, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 92-87 on Friday night.
Parker passed Katie Smith (6,452) on the points list and now trails Sue Bird (6,803) for seventh.
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Young leads Las Vegas against Atlanta after 23-point game
June 1, 2023 GMTLas Vegas Aces (4-0, 4-0 Western Conference) at Atlanta Dream (2-2, 1-1 Eastern Conference)
College Park, Georgia; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Las Vegas faces the Atlanta Dream after Jackie Young scored 23 points in the Aces' 94-73 victory over the Minnesota Lynx.
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.
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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.
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.
Economic boost or big business hand-out? Nevada lawmakers consider A’s stadium financing
May 30, 2023 GMTCARSON 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.
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.
Las Vegas hosts Minnesota after Powers’ 20-point game
May 28, 2023 GMTMinnesota Lynx (0-3, 0-1 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (2-0, 3-0 Western Conference)
Las Vegas; Sunday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota visits the Las Vegas Aces after Aerial Powers scored 20 points in the Lynx's 90-81 loss to the Phoenix Mercury.
Aces receive championship rings, pummel Sparks 93-65
May 28, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — While the Vegas Golden Knights had a playoff game less than 2 miles down Frank Sinatra Drive at T-Mobile Arena, the Las Vegas Aces were throwing their own house party at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Nordqvist, Knight hit clutch shots to advance in LPGA Match Play
May 27, 2023 GMTNORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Anna Nordqvist had all three of her matches go the distance, and only a clutch wedge kept her from playing even more Friday as she was among 16 players who advanced out of group play in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play.
Golden Knights aim for closeout win; Stars eye comeback entering Game 5 of Western final
May 26, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Alec Martinez was part of the 2014 Los Angeles Kings team that erased a 3-0 first-round series deficit and beat Joe Pavelski and the San Jose Sharks in Game 7.
Pavelski and coach Pete DeBoer were the centerpiece of a Sharks comeback from 3-1 down in the opening round of the 2019 playoffs to knock off the Vegas Golden Knights.
Jackie Young scores 30, Las Vegas tops LA Sparks 94-85 to go 2-0 without coach Becky Hammon
May 26, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackie Young scored 30 points on 12-of-18 shooting and defending WNBA champion Las Vegas took control in the third quarter en route to a 94-85 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night.
Los Angeles to visit Las Vegas Saturday
May 26, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Sparks (1-0, 1-1 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (1-0, 2-0 Western Conference)
Las Vegas; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Las Vegas Aces host the Los Angeles Sparks.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says a vote on the Oakland Athletics’ prospective move to Las Vegas could take place when owners meet from June 13-15 in New York.
“It’s possible that a relocation vote could happen as early as June,” Manfred said Thursday at Milwaukee during his tour of major league stadiums to speak with players.
Ex-NFL player Damon Arnette pleads not guilty in 2022 Vegas Strip hotel valet gun case
May 25, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Former NFL cornerback Damon Arnette has pleaded not guilty in Nevada to felony charges and his lawyer is challenging his indictment alleging he displayed a handgun during an argument with Las Vegas Strip casino valets in January 2022.
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk delivered for Florida, again. Sergei Bobrovsky denied Carolina, again.
The wait is over: After 27 years, the Florida Panthers — a hockey punchline no more — are again going to play for the game’s grandest prize.
A’s, Nevada leaders reach tentative ballpark agreement
May 25, 2023 GMTCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a tentative agreement with the Oakland Athletics and legislative leaders for a stadium funding plan after weeks of negotiations over how much the state will contribute to a $1.5 billion Las Vegas ballpark.
Las Vegas visits Los Angeles after Young’s 23-point performance
May 24, 2023 GMTLas Vegas Aces (1-0, 1-0 Western Conference) at Los Angeles Sparks (1-0, 1-0 Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Las Vegas visits the Los Angeles Sparks after Jackie Young scored 23 points in the Aces' 105-64 victory over the Seattle Storm.
DALLAS (AP) — The Golden Knights certainly know how to rally when they have fallen behind in these NHL playoffs because it has happened so much.
“We've got a thick skin,” Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said.
Remark Holdings: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
May 22, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — LAS VEGAS (AP) — Remark Holdings, Inc. (MARK) on Monday reported a loss of $8.2 million in its first quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Las Vegas-based company said it had a loss of 63 cents.
Woman facing charges after baby son overdosed on her fentanyl pills, authorities say
May 21, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas woman is facing charges of child abuse and endangerment after her baby son overdosed on some fentanyl-laced painkillers, according to authorities.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said the 17 -month-old boy survived the overdose last month.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — After the Dallas Stars forced overtime Friday night with 1:59 left, Brett Howden flashed back to the previous night when Florida beat Carolina in four overtimes.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Country music star Garth Brooks promises no two shows of his new Las Vegas residency opening Thursday night will be the same.
From the occasional special guest to a rotating cast of band members, Brooks, in an interview hours before his first show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, even teased the possibility that fans may hear new music for the first — and last — time at “Garth Brooks/Plus One.”
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A major professional team playing in a minor league venue would've been unheard of just a few years ago, which is what the Oakland Athletics likely will do if they move to Las Vegas.
Seattle begins season at home against Las Vegas
May 18, 2023 GMTLas Vegas Aces at Seattle Storm
Seattle; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Storm host the Las Vegas Aces for the season opener.
Super teams in Las Vegas, New York and Brittney Griner’s return headline upcoming WNBA season
May 18, 2023 GMTExpectations and intrigue surround the WNBA as the league tips off its 27th season this weekend.
There are super teams in Las Vegas and New York loaded with star power and championship aspirations.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former NFL cornerback Damon Arnette has been indicted in Nevada on felony charges alleging that he brandished a handgun during an argument with Las Vegas Strip casino valets in January 2022.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in the southern Nevada city of Henderson said Wednesday they are investigating the death in custody of a man who was arrested with use of a stun gun and died almost a week later from complications of a broken collarbone.
Folarin Balogun opts to play for US instead of England
May 16, 2023 GMTGENEVA (AP) — Promising striker Folarin Balogun has opted to play for the U.S. national team rather than England.
FIFA said in a statement to The Associated Press on Tuesday that it approved a request to change Balogun’s national team affiliation from England, which he had represented at the under-21 level.
Hells Angels trial set 2 years after Vegas-area freeway shooting involving rival Vagos
May 15, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — A trial date has been set for seven alleged Hells Angels members in a Las Vegas-area freeway shooting that authorities said injured rival Vagos motorcycle gang members almost a year ago.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have reached an agreement with Bally's and Gaming & Leisure Properties to build a potential stadium on the Tropicana hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip.
Golden Knights have Oilers on the brink of elimination heading into Game 6 of series
May 14, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights have the Edmonton Oilers on the playoff ropes in their second-round series.
The Oilers need a win at home Sunday to avoid elimination and force a Game 7 finale in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Nevada considers $190 million in annual tax credits to bring Sony, film industry to Las Vegas
May 12, 2023 GMTCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A bipartisan group of Nevada lawmakers introduced a bill Thursday that would give massive tax credits aimed at bringing film production to southern Nevada, including a $1 billion Sony expansion.
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May 12, 2023 GMTVegas man acquitted by US jury of making threats to Nevada election workers in January 2021
May 11, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal court jury in Nevada has acquitted a Las Vegas man of charges that he made threatening telephone calls to state election officials the morning after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.
Nugent-Hopkins has goal, assist to help Oilers beat Golden Knights 4-1, even series at 2-2
May 11, 2023 GMTEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers bounced back nicely from a bad home loss.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and an assist as the Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 Wednesday night to even their second-round playoff series at two games apiece.
Golden Entertainment: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
May 10, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — LAS VEGAS (AP) — Golden Entertainment Inc. (GDEN) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $11.6 million.
On a per-share basis, the Las Vegas-based company said it had net income of 38 cents.
Everi Holdings: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
May 10, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — LAS VEGAS (AP) — Everi Holdings Inc. (EVRI) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $28.1 million.
The Las Vegas-based company said it had profit of 30 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 43 cents per share.
Chasing Horse asks Nevada high court to toss sex abuse case
May 10, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — A “Dances With Wolves” actor charged with sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls for more than a decade has asked Nevada's high court to toss his sweeping indictment in state court.
Suspect in shooting outside Vegas school faces 25 felonies
May 9, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — An 18-year-old accused of firing the shot that wounded an employee outside a middle school building in northeast Las Vegas is facing multiple felonies, police said Tuesday.
The gunfire on Monday “took place a few blocks away from the school and a stray bullet struck the victim who was on school property,” Las Vegas police said in a statement identifying the suspect as Jessie Rios.
SciPlay: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
May 9, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — LAS VEGAS (AP) — SciPlay Corp. (SCPL) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $5.5 million.
On a per-share basis, the Las Vegas-based company said it had net income of 24 cents.
PlayAGS: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
May 9, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — LAS VEGAS (AP) — PlayAGS Inc. (AGS) on Tuesday reported a loss of $334,000 in its first quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Las Vegas-based company said it had a loss of 1 cent.
Light & Wonder: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
May 9, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — LAS VEGAS (AP) — Light & Wonder, Inc. (LNW) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $22 million.
On a per-share basis, the Las Vegas-based company said it had profit of 23 cents.
Wynn: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
May 9, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — LAS VEGAS (AP) — Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $12.3 million.
The Las Vegas-based company said it had net income of 2 cents per share.