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Raiders stadium project for Las Vegas clears Nevada Senate in 16-5 vote

The Nevada Senate on Tuesday amended and passed a bill raising room taxes in Clark County to help fund a football stadium and convention center expansion in Las Vegas. The bill now moves to the Assembly.

Governor welcomes debate over Las Vegas stadium plan, touts project’s benefits

Gov. Brian Sandoval said Tuesday he is glad lawmakers are asking tough questions about the proposed stadium project and acknowledged that some critics will never be satisfied that it will be good for Nevada’s economic development efforts.

Steve Wynn, MGM’s Jim Murren believe stadium would spur sports growth

One major professional sports league has broken the ice. Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, said Monday he envisions the NFL and NBA following the NHL to the Las Vegas Strip in the near future.

More stadium sites up for review by special tourism panel

At a special tourism infrastructure meeting intended to narrow the field of prospective stadium sites, the list of potential locations instead grew on Monday.

 
PBR to produce, promote Helldorado event

The PBR, the Professional Bull Riders, will produce and promote a rodeo and a headline bull riding event as part of Las Vegas Helldorado Days in May, joining forces with local groups to celebrate the city’s Western roots.

Heller criticizes Goodell for Ray Rice situation

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., on Wednesday criticized NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for his handling of domestic abuse cases involving football players, including Ray Rice.

UNLV ace pitcher out for season, faces elbow surgery

UNLV pitcher Erick Fedde who was slated to be a first-round draft pick this year, will miss the rest of the season due to Tommy John elbow surgery.

Three NFL players named in police report, not charged

Three NFL players are named in a police report involving a woman who passed out in a hotel and later woke up in a hospital not knowing how she got there, though no one has been charged with a crime, authorities said Thursday.

Bennett, Engelstad saw potential for NASCAR in Las Vegas

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Kobalt 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway met and surpassed high expectations, and even the unpredictable March weather played nice for a city of racing fans and the drivers they support.