Sports

ON TV/RADIO

June 23, 2009 - 9:00 pm

BASEBALL

• College World Series, Championship Series, Louisiana State vs. Texas, Game 2, 4 p.m., ESPN (30), KWWN-AM (1100)

• Chicago Cubs at Detroit Tigers, 4 p.m., WGN (16)

• Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago White Sox, 5 p.m., KBET-AM (790)

• San Diego Padres at Seattle Mariners, 7 p.m., Cox (96)

• Las Vegas 51s at Tacoma Rainiers 7 p.m., KBAD-AM (920)

BASKETBALL

• WNBA, Phoenix Mercury at San Antonio Silver Stars, 4:30 p.m., ESPN2 (31)

TENNIS

• Wimbledon Championships, early round, 4 a.m., ESPN2 (31)

• Wimbledon Championships, early round, 4 a.m. Wednesday, ESPN2 (31)

Reggie Jackson smiles while sitting next to the World Series trophy during a celebration of the ...

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By Mick Akers / RJ

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Sports on TV in Las Vegas

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

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By David Schoen / RJ

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Q&A: Aces guard reflects on surviving life-threatening infection

By Callie Fin / RJ

June 24, 2025 - 7:55 pm

Tiffany Mitchell is almost a year removed from nearly dying after a routine procedure. She has been reunited with former college teammate A’ja Wilson on the Aces.

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Aces in hole: Team has longest WNBA title odds since 1st season in Vegas

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 24, 2025 - 4:39 pm

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A competitor drives during qualifying for the Drive, Chip and Putt competition that finishes in ...

Young golfers begin quest to reach Augusta National — PHOTOS

By Greg Robertson / RJ

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Two dozen players emerged from a local qualifier for the Drive, Chip & Putt competition last week at Paiute Golf Resort. At stake is a trip to Augusta National.

A sign marks the spot for the future home plate during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Athlet ...

Here’s a look at the A’s Las Vegas ballpark construction timeline

By Mick Akers / RJ

June 24, 2025 - 8:03 am

With the groundbreaking ceremony for the Athletics’ Las Vegas ballpark over and done, there are many more construction milestones ahead as the $1.75 billion facility is built.

Aces discuss WNBA CBA negotiations at awards ceremony: ‘It’s huge’

By Callie Fin / RJ

June 24, 2025 - 7:00 am

The Aces shared their thoughts on the WNBA’s CBA negotiations at the annual Title IX awards at Allegiant Stadium.

Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) smiles during an NHL hockey game between the Golde ...

Knights face key question this offseason: What happens with Hague?

By Danny Webster / RJ

June 24, 2025 - 7:00 am

Golden Knights defenseman Nic Hague is a restricted free agent this offseason, and the team will need to determine whether to give him a new contract.

Las Vegas City Councilwoman Victoria Seaman poses with A’s President Marc Badain during a gro ...

Graney: Marc Badain is the key to A’s ballpark being finished in 2028

By Ed Graney / RJ

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