The Aces’ first meeting with rookie phenom Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever is one of the hottest tickets on online ticket broker StubHub.
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The Aces couldn’t overcome a big night from Kahleah Copper and the Phoenix Mercury and took their first loss of the season Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Through a spokesperson, LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill,said the publicity following the announcement made it one of the most successful marketing moments for Las Vegas in recent memory.
The WNBA is investigating the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s sponsorship of the Aces’ rostered players, a league source confirmed Saturday.
The Aces improved to 2-0 on Saturday with a win against the Los Angeles Sparks, thanks in part to help off the bench from a rookie.
The Los Angeles Lakers will once again host a preseason game in Las Vegas.
A’ja Wilson scored 30 points, and the Aces held on for the win in front of the largest crowd the team has ever had at Michelob Ultra Arena.
The two sporting events — one held on the UNLV campus and one coming to Allegiant Stadium — will receive a total $6.2 million in financial backing.
Aces rookies Kate Martin and Dyaisha Fair will be prepared for anything when the two-time defending WNBA champions open the season against the Phoenix Mercury.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed the back-to-back WNBA champion Aces to the White House to celebrate their achievement.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and first lady Jill Biden will honor the Aces’ second straight WNBA title Thursday at the White House.
Sportsbooks saw three straight record handles for women’s basketball games in Caitlin Clark’s final three college contests, and they expect interest to remain high on her in the WNBA.
The two-time WNBA defending champion Aces have 12 players on their roster and could still make changes before the May 13 deadline.