Sphere’s interior LED screen will be used extensively during UFC 306 to showcase Mexican culture before fights and transformed into different “worlds” during fights.
Mick Akers
Sports Business and Transportation reporter
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Mick joined the Las Vegas Review-Journal in November 2018 and covers sports business and transportation. He previously worked at the Las Vegas Sun covering a variety of beats including transportation, business, gaming, and city and county government. Prior to that, he worked at the Pahrump Valley Times, where he was named the Nevada Press Association’s Outstanding Journalist in the intermediate category for his coverage of the Lamar Odom brothel overdose situation, rural healthcare and more. Mick was born in Texas but grew up in Las Vegas, attending UNLV’s Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies where he was a member of the Kappa Tau Alpha National Journalism Society.
Las Vegas motorists should brace for a pair of full directional closures of Interstate 15 near the resort corridor starting this weekend.
The Las Vegas Skate Circuit is a 2,600-square-foot rink that will be located on the Paddock Club Rooftop.
The Golden Knights are looking to grow its brand presence by way of a new team-themed restaurant located inside Harry Reid International Airport.
Formula One is adding more racing action to Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend with the addition of the Ferrari Challenge.
Crews began installing track lighting Monday night near the Strip to prepare for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix in November.
Work will soon begin to change out signs along U.S. Highway 95 through the Las Vegas Valley to reflect a new freeway name.
The Raiders are worth $6.7 billion and ranked seventh among the 32 NFL teams, according to Forbes’ annual valuation list. The Dallas Cowboys again topped the list.
The Vegas Kickoff Classic between No. 13 LSU and No. 23 USC is the most sought-after college football game this season on the secondary ticket market.
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has rolled out a new online feature allowing required documents for most vehicle registrations to be uploaded online.
The Tropicana’s hotel towers are set to be imploded as part of a celebratory event that will include a drone and fireworks show, according to Bally’s Corp.
If you have driven on Interstate 15 near Tropicana Avenue recently it is likely that a large structure being built along the southbound lanes has caught your attention.
Boring Company’s Vegas Loop is continuing progress in tunneling operations and plans to implement autonomous driving aspects within the system by the end of the year.
If the transaction is successful, UNLV would use the funds to boost infrastructure, student financial aid and support programs.
Raiders tickets for games at Allegiant Stadium continue to be a hot commodity on the secondary market, ranking second in the NFL on StubHub.