Some WNBA teams downsizing arenas to help with costs

There has been a move over the past few years to downsize venues that will save franchises money and provide a more intimate experience for the fans.

Trump’s steel tariffs may be driving up costs of road projects

President Donald Trump’s steel tariffs may be driving up costs for state road construction projects, as displayed during a recent round of bids for the next phase of the Centennial Bowl interchange in northwest Las Vegas.

Croatia bans former player from World Cup over Ukraine video

The video shows Vida, who scored against Russia, shouting “glory to Ukraine” before Vukojevic adds “this win is for Dynamo and Ukraine … go Croatia.” Both Vida and Vukojevic previously played for Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev, and Vukojevic is now a scout there.

Serena Williams, Roger Federer move on at Wimbledon

Williams reached her 13th Wimbledon quarterfinal by beating Russian qualifier Evgeniya Rodina 6-4, 6-2 on Monday. In the men’s tournament, Roger Federer advanced to a record-extending 16th Wimbledon quarterfinal with a 6-0, 7-5, 6-4 victory over Adrian Mannarino of France.

 
Puerto Rico braces for rain, strong wind left over from Beryl

Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands braced for heavy rains and strong winds Monday as remnants of the new season’s first hurricane provided an initial test of how far they’ve recovered from last year’s devastating storms.

Reno school district settles lawsuit, pro-gun clothing now OK

A northern Nevada school district has settled a First Amendment lawsuit with an eighth-grade student who said his rights were violated when he was told his pro-gun T-shirt violates the district’s dress code.

1950s movie star, teen heartthrob Tab Hunter dies at 86

Tab Hunter, the blond actor and singer who was a heartthrob for millions of teenagers in the 1950s and received new attention decades later when he revealed that he was gay, has died. He was 86.

Pilots for Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air authorize strike

Pilots working for Allegiant Air authorized a strike amid allegations that the Las Vegas-based budget carrier has stalled on efforts to update its scheduling system, union officials are expected to announce on Monday.

 
Yodeling Walmart kid to release his 1st album

Mason Ramsey, an 11-year-old from Illinois whose version of a Hank Williams classic has been watched more than 50 million times on YouTube and has spawned multiple remixes, is releasing his first album.

4 runners injured on 3rd day of running of bulls in Pamplona

Authorities say four runners have been sent to hospital after being knocked over or falling during the third day of bull races at Spain’s annual San Fermin festival in Pamplona.