NFL owners approve Raiders’ move from Oakland to Las Vegas
PHOENIX (AP) Invoking his father Al’s name, and copying what the Hall of Fame owner did with the Raiders, Mark Davis is moving the franchise out of Oakland. NFL owners […]
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NASCAR does not penalize Busch or Logano for Vegas fight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) NASCAR on Wednesday declined to penalize Kyle Busch, Joey Logano of their crews for their post-race scuffle at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. NASCAR said the sport was […]
Continue Reading Kyle Busch-Joey Logano brawl brings buzz to NASCAR Cup
LAS VEGAS (AP) The introduction of stage racing has so far provided the intended effect of spicing up the NASCAR Cup Series. But nothing beats a good old-fashioned brawl to […]
Continue ReadingCasino mogul Adelson pulls out of Raiders-Vegas stadium deal
LAS VEGAS (AP) Billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson pulled out of a deal Monday to build a $1.9 billion domed stadium for the Oakland Raiders in Las Vegas. The move […]
Continue ReadingVeteran broadcaster Brent Musberger, iconic voice of CBS in the 80s, to retire at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — Brent Musburger is calling an end to his broadcast career. Millions of Americans experienced sporting events through his folksy narration, most often when he was the […]
Continue ReadingJackpot! Vegas looks to score big win by landing Raiders
LAS VEGAS (AP) First the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. Soon, maybe, the Las Vegas Raiders. Once looked on with disdain by major sports leagues, this gambling city is now just […]
Continue ReadingMissouri State player killed in shooting
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Missouri State University’s football community is mourning the loss of one of its players killed in a shooting in his hometown of Las Vegas. Las Vegas […]
Continue ReadingCity, county approve negotiations on $1.3B Raiders stadium
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) City and county officials approved opening negotiations with an investment group on a possible $1.3 billion stadium project that supporters hope will sway the Oakland Raiders to […]
Continue ReadingNHL expansion team gets a name: Vegas Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS (AP) The NHL’s newest team is named the Vegas Golden Knights. Owner Bill Foley and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the Las Vegas expansion franchise’s official name and […]
Continue ReadingGovernor signs bill clearing way for NFL stadium in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) Nevada’s governor signed a bill Monday clearing the way for a Las Vegas stadium that could be home to the Raiders, although NFL owners still need to […]
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