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Vice president to host Aces at White House as Biden heads to Maui

Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff, seen in February 2023 in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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By Andy Yamashita / Las Vegas Review-Journal

August 18, 2023 - 7:07 pm

Updated August 18, 2023 - 8:04 pm

Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff will host the Aces at the White House in Washington at 2 p.m. Aug. 25, according to an announcement by the White House on Friday.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were previously expected to welcome the reigning WNBA champions, but are scheduled to fly to Hawaii on Monday in the aftermath of the wildfires that have ravaged the island of Maui.

A White House official later confirmed that the president will not be in Washington on Aug. 25.

The Aces won the first championship in franchise history and the first major league sports championship in Las Vegas history last season.

Contact reporter Andy Yamashita at ayamashita@reviewjournal.com. Follow @ANYamashita on X.

Aces set for big test with point guard back: ‘We definitely missed her’

By Danny Webster / RJ

June 20, 2024 - 4:44 pm

The Aces got point guard Chelsea Gray back from injury just in time. They play the 13-1 Connecticut Sun on Friday at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Aces make WNBA history again by selling out all home games

By Danny Webster / RJ

June 20, 2024 - 6:05 pm

The Aces have become the first team in WNBA history to sell out all tickets for every home regular-season game, the club announced Thursday.

3 takeaways: Gray’s return sparks Aces’ romp past Storm — PHOTOS

By Callie Lawson-Freeman / RJ

June 19, 2024 - 11:01 pm

Aces point guard Chelsea Gray received a standing ovation as she entered the game for her season debut Wednesday at Michelob Ultra Arena against the Seattle Storm.

Aces listed as WNBA’s most valuable franchise by Sportico

By Mick Akers / RJ

June 19, 2024 - 6:54 pm

The Aces can add another prestigious honor to their list of accomplishments. They were listed as the WNBA’s most valuable franchise by Sportico.

‘Chomping at the bit’: Aces star likely to make season debut Wednesday

By Callie Lawson-Freeman / RJ

June 18, 2024 - 7:29 pm

The Aces will likely get their point guard back Wednesday for a WNBA game against the Seattle Storm at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Kristi Yamaguchi receives the Game Changer Award during The IX Awards ceremony on Monday, June ...

Aces, Raiders host IX awards, honoring equality in sports — PHOTOS

By Chase Stevens / RJ

June 18, 2024 - 2:52 pm

The Aces and Raiders hosted the IXs — an awards show honoring people who have fought for equality in sports and beyond — on Monday at Allegiant Stadium.

‘There’s no problem here’: Aces’ $100K sponsorships push forward as WNBA investigates

By Callie Lawson-Freeman / RJ

June 18, 2024 - 9:29 am

It’s been a month since LVCVA president and CEO Steve Hill entered the Aces’ locker room and unveiled a $100,000 sponsorship offer to each of the team’s 12 players. Here’s where things stand.

Aces waive forward, sign rookie center after suffering sixth loss

By Callie Lawson-Freeman / RJ

June 16, 2024 - 9:38 am

The Aces made two roster moves Sunday, a day after losing their 2023 WNBA Finals rematch to the New York Liberty.

Aces head coach Becky Hammon is unhappy with guard Jackie Young (0) as they face the New York L ...

Graney: A defenseless Aces team deserves 6-6 record

By Ed Graney / RJ

June 15, 2024 - 5:52 pm

Frustrated through words and now tears, the Aces on Saturday again played little defense in falling to the red-hot New York Liberty at Michelob Ultra Arena.

A baby race takes over the court at halftime during the Aces versus New York Liberty WNBA game ...

Hill: Aces get in-game entertainment right with baby race

By Adam Hill / RJ

June 15, 2024 - 5:39 pm

Teams try a lot of in-arena gimmicks that don’t work. But the Aces broke one out Saturday that’s tried and true — the baby race. Even LeBron James enjoyed it.