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Kelly McCrimmon leaving juniors for Las Vegas NHL

Kelly McCrimmon, one of the most successful coaches and executives in Canadian junior hockey, has been hired by the Las Vegas NHL expansion team as the assistant to general manager George McPhee.

Gambler Bill Walters tied to Mickelson pleads not guilty in trading case

Wealthy Las Vegas gambler Bill Walters pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges that he engaged in an insider trading scheme that generated more than $40 million and included a tip that benefited star golfer Phil Mickelson.

Raiders owner Mark Davis says ‘brand would do well’ in Las Vegas

Speaking for the first time since visiting Las Vegas on Friday, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis said Monday the prospect of moving his team to Nevada is “interesting” but he’s not sure how well it would be received by the rest of the NFL.

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Improvements shine in $72.5 million upgrade at Thomas & Mack

Mike Newcomb popped out of his executive office at The Thomas & Mack Center and had a spring in his step. His 32-year-old venue on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus is undergoing a $72.5 million makeover, and the arena director was eager to show the improvements.

Ex-Las Vegas firefighter pursues Olympics handcycling dream

Chris Sproule’s journey from Las Vegas to the Tokyo Paralympics will have been 17 years in the making, should he land a spot on the U.S. handcycling team for the 2020 games.

UNLV stadium board advised to hire project manager

UNLV officials want the new stadium board to hire a project manager by early 2014 to help guide the 11-member panel on crafting a stadium feasibility report that needs to be submitted to the state Legislature by Sept. 30.