The so-called pinnacle of motor sports is preparing for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about Formula One.
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Twenty of the world’s best drivers will compete in the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix as Formula One makes its long-awaited return to Southern Nevada this week.
The Aces’ preparation as defending champions has been crucial in the WNBA Finals, but the New York Liberty say they’re prepared for Game 3.
The Aces have a chance to add to their legacy by sweeping the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals, but they are focused on simply closing out the championship.
The Aces and New York Liberty will play the 2023 Commissioner’s Cup Championship Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
The Aces have a large All-Star contingent this season, and they are excited to show off Las Vegas to the rest of the league this weekend.
Aces All-Stars Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum teamed up to win the WNBA skills challenge, while New York Liberty All-Star Sabrina Ionescu set a record in the 3-point contest.
The USA and Mexico will play at Allegiant Stadium Thursday in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal.
The Aces are back home after playing six of their first eight games on the road. They take on the Seattle Storm at Michelob Ultra Arena at 7 p.m. Thursday.
UNLV lost its second consecutive game Tuesday, falling to San Jose State. It’s the first time the Rebels have been swept by the Spartans since the 2016-17 season.
Two massive 3s from Colorado State’s Isaiah Stevens, including a buzzer-beater at the end of regulation, sent UNLV to defeat Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Tyjon Lindsey played at Bishop Gorman and now has a chance to end his college career in the same city where his football dreams began at the Las Vegas Bowl.
The Rebels will get their first difficult opponent of the season when the 21st-ranked Dayton Flyers come to the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday.
After upsetting No. 12 Oregon, No. 15 Washington is in prime position to face a surging Florida team in the Dec. 17th Las Vegas Bowl.
The Rebels must win their final two games to turn their 4-1 start into bowl eligibility. That begins Saturday against Hawaii in Honolulu.
After a humbling loss to San Jose State, UNLV wants to get back on track against Air Force, which rolled to a 48-14 victory over the Rebels last season.
Aces wing Jackie Young has particularly effective defensively against Sun veteran DeWanna Bonner through the first two games of the WNBA Finals.
Chelsea Gray scored 16 points in the fourth quarter and finished with a career-high 33 for the Aces, who had the WNBA’s best record in Becky Hammon’s first season as coach.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller appeared courtside at the Aces’ season finale against the Seattle Storm instead of attending the Raiders’ preseason game against the Vikings.
The Mountain West is moving away from the division format, but UNLV will still play its main rivals for the next three years.
The Aces set an WNBA record for points in the first half, but were most encouraged by their improved defensive performance in the third quarter, which has plagued them all season.