Sports

ON TV/RADIO

May 23, 2007 - 9:00 pm

BASEBALL

• Mountain West Conference Tournament, Utah vs. UNLV, 11 a.m., Mtn. (334),

• Mountain West Conference Tournament, San Diego State vs. New Mexico, 11 a.m., Mtn. (334)

• Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees, 4 p.m., ESPN (30)

• Los Angeles Angels at Detroit Tigers, 4 p.m., FSW (49)

• New York Mets at Atlanta Braves, 4:30 p.m., TBS (7)

• Las Vegas 51s at Tacoma Rainiers, 6 p.m., KENO-AM (1460)

• Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres, 7 p.m., WGN (16), Cox (96)

• Mountain West Conference Tournament, Utah/UNLV loser vs. San Diego State/New Mexico loser, 7 p.m., Mtn. (334)

• Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Dodgers, 7 p.m., KSFN-AM (1140)

BOXING

• Women, Holly Holmes vs. Chevelle Hallback, junior welterweights,

6 p.m., ESPN2 (31)

SOCCER

• UEFA Champions League playoffs, championship, AC Milan vs. Liverpool FC, 11:25 a.m., ESPN2 (31)

Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell listens to a question asked at a media availability ...

Raiders QB changes number as nod to Carr: ‘It felt disrespectful’

By Adam Hill / RJ

May 22, 2024 - 11:04 am

Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell said on Maxx Crosby’s “The Rush” podcast he decided to switch numbers this offseason out of respect for Derek Carr.

Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault speaks during team's exit interviews at City Na ...

Golden Knights star to appear at opening of World Series of Poker

By David Schoen / RJ

May 22, 2024 - 11:01 am

Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault will announce the ceremonial “shuffle up and deal” when the 55th World Series of Poker opens Tuesday.

An artist's rendering of the Oakland Athletics planned Las Vegas ballpark. (Athletics)

Could the NFR shift to A’s Las Vegas ballpark?

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 22, 2024 - 9:50 am

The 10-day event, with a $11.5 million prize purse, has sold out 360 consecutive performances at the Thomas & Mack Center.

The area of St. Rose and Maryland parkways is seen in this file photo. (City of Henderson)

$70M indoor sports, family entertainment complex proposed for Henderson

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

May 22, 2024 - 9:32 am

A new $70 million indoor sports and family entertainment complex is proposed to open in Henderson, the city announced.

Bishop Gorman's Joey Gallo looks to turn a double play as Green Valley's Even Van Hoosier slide ...

5 Nevada prep baseball records that (probably) will never be broken

By Alex Wright / RJ

May 22, 2024 - 7:00 am

The Nevada high school baseball record book contains several outstanding achievements. Here are five records that likely will never be broken.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

May 21, 2024 - 10:55 pm

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

3 takeaways: Aces lose 1st game of season in tense rematch — PHOTOS

By Callie Lawson-Freeman / RJ

May 22, 2024 - 7:22 am

The Aces couldn’t overcome a big night from Kahleah Copper and the Phoenix Mercury and took their first loss of the season Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena.

A tow truck heads out from the pit building to collect the car of Carlos Sainz with Ferrari aft ...

Las Vegas Grand Prix Plaza could host concerts and more. But obstacles remain

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 21, 2024 - 5:26 pm

Race officials have expressed the desire to host a number of events, including nightclubs, a concert venue, weddings, and private events such as luncheons and fundraisers, at the Grand Prix Plaza.

Aces sponsorship deal already a success for LVCVA

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

May 22, 2024 - 11:31 am

Through a spokesperson, LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill,said the publicity following the announcement made it one of the most successful marketing moments for Las Vegas in recent memory.

Graney: Time is now for Raiders’ 3rd-year pro to win right tackle job

By Ed Graney / RJ

May 21, 2024 - 4:14 pm

Thayer Munford has the opportunity to start at right tackle for the Raiders. Now all the third-year pro has to do is take the job.