Roxanne Loyed, Miracle League executive director, talks about the growth of the league since forming in 2009. (Ron Kantowski/ Las Vegas Review Journal)
Twitter to Host Final Four ‘Watch Parties’ With Live Analysis The social media site will also be hosting Watch Parties for the National Championship Game on Monday. Twitter describes them as a “live social-viewing experience,” comprised of analyst commentary, reactions and highlights. The Final Four Watch Parties will stream live on Twitter starting Saturday, March 31, at 6 p.m. ET to coincide with the first game of the evening — Michigan vs. Loyola Chicago. Following the first game of the night, two, No. 1 seeds battle as Kansas takes on Villanova. TBS is broadcasting Saturday’s semifinals and the April 2 National Championship.
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on his team’s playoff experience. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on the importance of home-ice advantage for the playoffs. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
7 MLB Teams With the Best Odds of Making
the Playoffs, via Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook 5. Boston Red Sox (-310) 4. Chicago Cubs (-360) 3. New York Yankees (-400) 2. Washington Nationals (-700) 1. (3 tied for -1100) Astros, Indians and Dodgers
Las Vegas Aces guard/forward Sequoia Holmes played basketball with visually impaired youth Tuesday, talking with them about her love of basketball and their college plans.
Adidas Signs New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge The slugger is set to
don a new set of stripes this
season after signing with
the apparel company. Aaron Judge Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal includes branding on his batting gloves and wristbands. Judge, the AL’s reigning Rookie of the Year, was previously under contract with Under Armour since 2014. Judge won the American League Rookie of the Year award last season after setting an MLB record for most homers in a rookie season (52).
Defenseman Jon Merrill owns the bragging rights in the Knights’ locker room as Michigan has punched its ticket to the Frozen Four. Merrill played for the Wolverines from 2010 to 2013. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
NBA G League Player Zeke Upshaw Dies After Collapsing on Court Upshaw collapsed on the court near the end of Saturday’s game pitting the Grand Rapids Drive against the Long Island Nets and was taken off the court on a stretcher. Zeke Upshaw’s mother Zeke Upshaw’s mother Upshaw, 26, was a standout player from Chicago before attending Illinois State and later transferring to Hofstra. He played for two seasons overseas before he was drafted by the Drive in the 2016 draft. The Drive family is mourning the tragic loss of Zeke Upshaw. He had a warm personality and was a tremendous representative of our organization both on and off the court. Our thoughts are with all of Zeke’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Highlights from Centennial’s 12-2 home victory over Arbor View on Friday, March 23, 2018. (Damon Seiters/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury on why he left Tuesday’s game against the Canucks after the first period. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on the status of goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on the Avalanche’s turnaround after posting the league’s worst record a season ago. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raising Cane’s and the Raiders Foundation gave new computers to James Boys & Girls Club in North Las Vegas Tuesday.
Big League Weekend features rematch between 2016 World Series foes Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians. (Kimber Laux)
Red Rock Rendezvous, a weekend-long festival that offers beginner and intermediate climbing clinics, attracted nearly 900 climbers from around the country. Andrea Cornejo/ Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault on the team’s recent slump Saturday at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on his team’s recent slump Saturday at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant talks about returning home to Las Vegas. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks about Saturday’s practice. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Betters lined up to place their bets on the basketball games of the NCAA Tournament at the Westgate sports book Thursday, March 15, 2018. Former NBA player Darrell Griffith hosted the watch party. Superbook director Jay Kornegay said the big crowds were expected and he is ready to handle all the bets. K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Betters lined up to place their bets on the basketball games of the NCAA Tournament at the Westgate sports book Thursday, March 15, 2018. Former NBA player Darrell Griffith hosted the watch party. Superbook director Jay Kornegay said the big crowds were expected and he is ready to handle all the bets. K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal
By 5 a.m. Thursday, about 150 people had staked out territory in the 400-seat at the sports book at Westgate Las Vegas, ready to watch and bet on the first day of the men’s NCAA Tournment. (Max Michor/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Barack Obama Gives His March Madness Picks The former president revealed his picks on Twitter Wednesday for both the men and women’s NCAA tournament. Just because I have more time to watch games doesn’t mean my picks will be better Obama selected Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan State and Villanova, going Michigan State over Virginia in the national championship game. In the women’s tournament, he’s taking UConn, Mississippi St, Louisville and Notre Dam in the Final Four, with the Huskies winning the title.
Two Las Vegas entrepreneurs talk about finding their niche in blockchain enabled technologies and digital currency.
Rancho High earned an 11-1 baseball win over Liberty on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Rancho High School in Las Vegas. (Damon Seiters/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Golden Knights goaltender goes for career win No. 400 Monday against Philadelphia. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Golden Knights defenseman has 22 points this year, the most in his pro hockey career. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Gerard Gallant has enjoyed his time coaching Marc-Andre Fleury. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Grand Canyon coach Dan Majerle talks about the win over Utah Valley on March 9, 2018, at the Orleans Arena. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)