Las Vegas Legends to play in new soccer league

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

June 19, 2014 - 3:12 pm

The Las Vegas Legends will be part of a new soccer league for the 2014-15 season that will be formed from teams in the Professional Arena Soccer League and the Major Indoor Soccer League.

The Legends, who reached the PASL semifinals last season playing the majority of their games at Las Vegas Indoor Sports Park, will be one of 24 teams in the Major Arena Soccer League. The MASL will play 20 games beginning in early November, with team schedules released in August.

Katie Grimes swims during a women's 1,500-meter freestyle preliminary heat Tuesday, June 18, 20 ...

Las Vegas swimmer qualifies for 3rd event at Paris Olympics

By Jim Barnes / RJ

June 19, 2024 - 6:44 pm

A Las Vegas teenager added a third event to her itinerary for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris by finishing second to world record-holder Katie Ledecky on Wednesday.

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.

Professional poker player Phil Hellmuth participates in the $10,000 buy-in 6 Max No Limit Hold& ...

Poker star falls short in pursuit of record 18th WSOP victory

By David Schoen / RJ

June 19, 2024 - 10:09 am

A large crowd gathered Tuesday night at the Horseshoe Events Center hoping to see Phil Hellmuth make World Series of Poker history, but he was denied.

Coronado girls golf coach Joe Sawaia is the Nevada Preps Coach of the Year. (Courtesy)

Meet the Nevada Preps Coach of the Year

By Alex Wright / RJ

June 19, 2024 - 7:00 am

Coronado girls golf coach Joe Sawaia helped lead the Cougars to the 5A state title in his final year coaching to earn Nevada Preps Coach of the Year honor.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

June 18, 2024 - 10:55 pm

Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.

FILE - Baseball legend Willie Mays smiles prior to a game between the New York Mets and the San ...

Willie Mays, Giants great, dies at 93

By Hillel Italie The Associated Press

June 18, 2024 - 6:50 pm

Willie Mays, known as the ‘Say Hey Kid,’ was a baseball star for the San Francisco Giants for most of his career.

‘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.

Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins addresses the media after an NFL football practice a ...

‘He’s a worker’: New Raider emerging as key defensive leader

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

June 18, 2024 - 2:36 pm

Christian Wilkins hasn’t been with the Raiders for long. But he’s already emerged as a key leader for the team’s defense.

Brady Exber knows Las Vegas golf history and has served as SNGA president and won player of the ...

Nevada’s most accomplished amateur golfer earns another honor

By Greg Robertson / RJ

June 18, 2024 - 12:29 pm

The most accomplished amateur golfer in Nevada history took his place in his third different Hall of Fame last week.