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Mystery Surrounds Death of Pro Golfer Erica Blasberg in Las Vegas Suburb
Pro golfer Erica Blasberg, according to most accounts, had much going for her in life and was well liked by her golfing peers, friends and family. Blasberg played her only L.P.G.A. Tour event this year just two weeks ago in … Continue reading
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Vs. Shane Mosely Las Vegas Slugfest
Floyd Mayweather Jr. , on left, is undefeated, a six-time world champion and perhaps the biggest draw in boxing. Shane Mosley is a great champion who’s past his prime and probably couldn’t carry a pay-per-view card by himself. However, it’s Mayweather … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Golf Courses Thirst for Players– Offer FREE BEER!
There’s nothing better when you’re in Las Vegas and playing golf on a sweltering summer day on a terrific golf course and popping open a cold, free beer. That’s right….free beer. That’s the latest attraction when you tee it up … Continue reading
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Decrepit Boxers Holyfield & Botha Prance in Las Vegas Ring Tonight
The “reveal” update: Last night the 47-year-old Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) knocked out 41-year-old Frans Botha with 2:05 left in the eighth round Saturday night. Holyfield (43-10-2) knocked the defending champion down 31 seconds earlier with a right to the … Continue reading
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Tiger Woods Adds Another Porn Star; Mistress Moves to Las Vegas
With this week marking Tiger Woods return to professional golf, more high-profile names with Las Vegas nightclub connections have surfaced in his ongoing infidelity scandal. Los Angeles nightlife impresario and Peter Morton’s right hand man supplying celebrities to the now defunct … Continue reading
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Bernard Hopkins Expected to Trounce Roy Jones Jr. in Las Vegas on Saturday
Bernard Hopkins, 45, is a minus-500 betting favorite at MGM Mirage’s sports books going into Saturday’s fight with Roy Jones Jr., 41, who is going in at plus-350 odds at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. It’s a … Continue reading
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Tiger Woods Ex-Mistress, Porn Star Ready to Really Spill the Beans?
Tiger’s return to golf in the Masters Tournament on April 8 will not similarly mark his return to relationship graces. Joslyn James, the jilted ex-mistress to Woods and ex-porn star/model, has been of late releasing a torrent of nasty Tiger Woods … Continue reading
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Off-Road Desert Racing comes to the Las Vegas Valley
Hundreds of racers are now busy preparing and testing their off-road race vehicles for the return of the 2010 SNORE/General Tire Mint 400, set to take place just 25 minutes North of Las Vegas on March 27, starting at 7 … Continue reading
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Aging Mike “Ear-Biter” Tyson Throwing Gut Back into Ring? Not yet. He’s PIGEON RACING!
Recent sightings of a slimmed-down Mike Tyson added fuel to reports of a rumored rematch between Tyson and Evander Holyfield. Tyson, who hasn’t fought in five years and was known for his paunchy gut as of late, is clearly getting back … Continue reading
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First Tiger Woods’ Mistress Rachel Uchitel Moves to Las Vegas to Restart Career
Rachel Uchitel, the VIP hostess with the mostest, whose alleged affair with golfing icon Tiger Woods was the flashpoint of the recent epic scandal, has apparently moved to Las Vegas to restart her career. Uchitel has moved into a Turnberry Place … Continue reading
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Go Extreme in Las Vegas!
It’s once again time for the Extreme Thing in Las Vegas. Tickets are on sale for the Clark County Parks and Recreation Departments 15th annual Extreme Thing Sports and Music Festival, Saturday March 27 at Desert Breeze Park in Las Vegas. … Continue reading
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Jimmie Johnson Wins NASCAR Shelby American in Las Vegas
Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, driving the No. 48 Lowes car, cheered on by an almost sell out crowd, won his second-straight race Sunday, as he took the checker flag in the 2010 Shelby American from Las … Continue reading
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NASCAR in Las Vegas Will Exceed Super Bowl Fan Draw
The many NASCAR driver meet-and-greet events and deafening varooms befitting plenty of exciting dirt track racing action all started yesterday in Las Vegas. By the time the marquee Sprint Cup Shelby American on Sunday is over, an estimated 300,000 people … Continue reading
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Danica Patrick, NASCAR, Sprint Cars & Food Mix in Glorious Las Vegas Weekend
Yes, there really is NASCAR racing in Las Vegas next weekend, Feb. 26-28. (Did you really think it was just an outing to ogle Danica Patrick?) Dale Earnhardt Jr., though, isn’t getting overly excited about his late charge to a … Continue reading
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Las Vegas NASCAR Complete Schedule
Everywhere you look this week it’s NASCAR all over Las Vegas. Here’s the definitive NASCAR meet and greet schedule: First, click here for the complete schedule for what’s happening at NASCAR only at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Next, here … Continue reading
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Big League Baseball Sort of Comes to Las Vegas
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Reese and Clark County Commissioner Larry Brown all were on hand recently to praise the new baseball sports park as a world-class attraction for local and visiting ballplayers and families. … Continue reading
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Super Bowl in Las Vegas Brings Reported $1 Million Bet
Adam Meyer, who has the license plates, “Bet on Me,” on his Bentley, has supposedly been approved for a whopping $1 million Super Bowl bet at the M Resort.
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Where are the Super Bowl Parties in Las Vegas? Everywhere!
Why spend thousands of hard earned dollars to go to Miami when you catch all the action literally everywhere in Las Vegas for a comparative mere pittance? Apparently, thousand of people are of the same persuasion. The Las Vegas Convention and … Continue reading
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Shane Mosley to Fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 1 in Las Vegas
Shane Mosley and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have finally agreed to square off for a welterweight super fight on HBO Pay-Per-View at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 1. The hubbub for the anticipated fight started after Mayweather came … Continue reading
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Super Bowl Betting the Largest Total Ever
Most Super Bowl betting experts predict this year’s Super Bowl to be the biggest in terms of overall traffic and amount of bets placed at the online sportsbooks and in Las Vegas. A Las Vegas bookmaker makes the Indianapolis Colts … Continue reading
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Sports Illustrated Models Coming to Las Vegas
Gentlemen (and ladies), dust off your zoom lenses because the Sports Illustrated swimsuit models are returning once again to Las Vegas next week. Shortly after the cover-girl ceremony is held in New York City next Tuesday, the models will jet … Continue reading
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Super Bowl Brings Football Legend Paul Hornung to Las Vegas
Football legend and Heisman Trophy winner Paul Hornung will be signing free autographs in the Tropicana Las Vegas’s Celebration Lounge between noon and 2 p.m., prior to the Big Game on Sunday, Feb. 7. Hornung is one of only five … Continue reading
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New Senior Center Opens in Henderson, Nevada
Any large business opening is a big thing in this stifling economy- and especially one of this magnitude. The formal grand opening for the City of Henderson Heritage Park Senior Facility will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30. The Senior … Continue reading
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Boxing Trainer Roger Mayweather Bound Over for Las Vegas Trial on Battery, Coercion Charges
A Las Vegas judge said today that boxing trainer Roger Mayweather should stand trial on three felony charges, alleging he attacked a female boxer he used to train. The woman, 26-year-old Melissa St. Vil, testified that the 48-year-ld Mayweather punched … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Thrillseekers Salivate over Planned 855 Foot Tall Base Jump
Las Vegas thrillseekers are salivating, waiting for a new out-of-this-world free fall ride at the 1,149-foot Stratosphere. The hotel known for outrageous thrill rides, is adding SkyJump Las Vegas, a “controlled free fall” of 855 feet from the top of … Continue reading
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Aria’s New Poker Room in Las Vegas
Fans of Bobby’s Room at the Bellagio will be happy to hear there is an equivalent in the Aria poker room in the new CityCenter complex and it has already been put to use. Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte, … Continue reading
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Harlem Globetrotters Dunk Into Las Vegas
In their 84th consecutive season touring the world, the venerated Harlem Globetrotters bring their basketball hi-jinks as part of the 2010 Magical Memories World Tour to the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas for one-night-only, February 10 at 7:00 p.m.. Also … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Women’s Pro Tackle Football Team Looks for Good Smashers
The Las Vegas Showgirlz, Las Vegas’ only semi-pro female tackle football team, is recruiting for the 2010 season that begins in April. Tryouts will be held Sunday, Dec. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Ed Fountain Park near … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Brings 27,000 Runners; Caroline Rotich Wins
Last year, only about 13,000 runners took part. This year, organizers say an international field of elite athletes helped round out and expand the registered runners, bringing out 27,000 racers on a brisk and wintry day today in Las Vegas. … Continue reading
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Tiger Woods – Las Vegas wants you to weigh in with your opinions…
News is rolling in like a broken water spicket on the reported Tiger Woods scandals since his car accident last week. It’s all Tiger, all the time. In the blinding media onslaught, the US Weekly tabloid feature that hits newsstands … Continue reading
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“Cowboy Up” in Las Vegas – National Finals Rodeo Buck into Las Vegas
On Dec. 3-12 the Wrangler National Finals rodeo — the sport’s answer to the Super Bowl and World Series — is back with latigo and spurs at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas– with some huge numbers to … Continue reading
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Ex-NBA Star Avoids Jail for Las Vegas Casino Bad Check Charges
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker has agreed to pay more than $900,000 to settle bad check charges with three Las Vegas casinos and avoid trial on felony criminal charges, a defense lawyer and prosecutor said Monday. Walker wasn’t in court … Continue reading
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USA Sevens Rugby Tournament Prepares for Huge Las Vegas Tournament in February
Sports fans may find something to interest them during the usually quiet February when Las Vegas, the so-called Entertainment Capital of the World, hosts the USA Sevens rugby tournament and an International Fan Festival on February 13 and 14. Set … Continue reading
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Pacquiao-Cotto Fight in Las Vegas on Saturday to Be One for the Ages
Boxer Manny Pacquiao’s massive punching power is only matched by his massive drawing power, which has grown to overwhelm the traditional boundaries of the often insular realm of boxing, is driving the appeal of Saturday’s megafight with Miguel Cotto at … Continue reading
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Las Vegas World Series of Poker $8.5 Million Main Event Won Today by Youngest Winner Ever– 21-year-old Joe Cada from Michigan
A 21-year-old Michigan poker professional who chose cards over college won the World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas early today, winning $8.55 million and becoming the youngest player to win the tournament in its 40-year history. Joe … Continue reading
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‘Cowboy Up’ as Professional Bull Riders World Finals come to Las Vegas
Riders and officials are optimistic that this year’s Professional Bull Riders World Finals, which kick off today at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, could be the best in the 15-year history of the event. Most years, a … Continue reading
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Former NBA Celtic Star Antoine Walker in Serious Debt, Writes $1 Million in Bad Checks in Las Vegas
Antoine Walker, a former NBA Boston Celtics star, is in deep debt and has been under pursuit of multiple financial institutions recently- and now, even Sin City has caught up with the wayward dribbler. Reportedly, in 12 years, 33-year-old Walker … Continue reading
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Tennis Great, Las Vegan Andre Agassi Admits Using Crystal Meth in Autobiography
In his upcoming book, iconic tennis star, businessman, educator and Las Vegas resident Andre Agassi admits that in 1997 he used the recreational drug crystal meth or “gack,” as his assistant referrred to it, while he was married to Brooke … Continue reading
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PokerStars adding Online Pro division?
It appears that PokerStars will be adding a primarily online section of its Team Pro roster. The employee that runs the official PokerStars twitter account recently tweeted the following: “Team PokerStars Online Pro is a new branch of our team who’ll … Continue reading
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Major Rugby Tournament comes to Las Vegas
A huge sporting event is coming to Las Vegas starting early next year. The USA Sevens Rugby Tournament is moving to Las Vegas from San Diego, California. Tournament organizers have just signed a multi-year commitment. Officials say they chose Las Vegas … Continue reading
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“Sugar” Shane Mosley to fight Andre Berto in Las Vegas on Jan. 30
The chief executive of Golden Boy Promotions said he has “finalized” a deal to match Pomona’s Shane Mosley, right, (46-5, 39 KOs) versus Andre Berto (26-0, 19 KOs) in a world welterweight title unification bout on Jan. 30 at Mandalay … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Locos Roll California Redwoods in UFL Season Opener
The UFL is off to a great start. It is somewhat hard to gauge what kind of start since the expectations for this league are pretty low. But, regardless, they held their first game Saturday night on the cable channel … Continue reading
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Snow Skiing in Las Vegas? Setting U.S. Record?
The Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort on Mt. Charleston may be able to open earlier this year than ever before thanks to recent cold temperatures. If it opens this weekend – plans call for possibly opening this Thurs. or Friday … Continue reading
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Chicago Loses U.S. 2016 Olympics Bid? It can’t be! Recount!
Celebrities and politicians chimed in at the last moment and tried to convince more Olympic voters that Chicago is the only way to go for the 2016 Olympics. Celebrities? Barack Obama, the guy that’s the President of the United States … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Scores Some ‘Love’ in Tennis Contest
Las Vegas was one of the finalists in the United States Tennis Association’s Best Tennis Town contest, but did not finish in the top three. The winner was Midland, Mich., with the first runner-up going to Ojai, Calif., and Independence, … Continue reading
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Harrah’s Extends World Series of Poker Contract with IMG Sports & Entertainment
Harrah’s Interactive Entertainment and IMG Sports & Entertainment announced a four-year contract extension for global representation of the WSOP property. According to the agreement, IMG will continue to use its international network to help establish the brand in areas beyond … Continue reading
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‘Bloodless’ Bullfighting Catches Kitschy Las Vegas Off-Guard
Face it: Every day is really a crap shoot in Las Vegas. Some days are great. Others are so-so. And yet still others are pure hell. But imagine your worst nightmare of waking up to face-to-face to a grunting, over … Continue reading
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Book Industry Steams Full Speed Ahead
With the economy languishing in the doldrums, the good news is that the book business is steaming full speed ahead, thanks primarily to biographies and autobiographies galore which are selling like the proverbial hotcakes. Sen. Ted Kennedy’s “True Compass” autobiography has become … Continue reading
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Police Confiscate Floyd Mayweather’s Arsenal, Investigate Shooting Incident
“Impulsive” is written all over professional boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr., a hallmark of his boxing career and his life. Las Vegas police are continuing to investigate an Aug. 16 shooting outside a Las Vegas skating rink that uncovered two handguns, ammunition … Continue reading
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Chuck Liddell Gets Tough for “Dancing With The Stars”
It won’t be Tito Ortiz, Rashad Evans, Wanderlei Silva, or Randy Couture ready to bite and/or tear off his head in the steel octagon, but, rather, on Monday, September 21st, UFC Hall of Famer Chuck and frequent Las Vegas visitor Liddell … Continue reading
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‘Bad Boy’ NASCAR Racer, Las Vegan Kyle Busch Prays for a Kinder Slap in the Face
Although the brash, daring and yet talented Las Vegan and NASCAR racer Kyle Busch won last Saturday’s Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, he’s got to really put the pedal to the metal if he wants to move from his … Continue reading
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Baseball’s Bryce Harper’s Frustrating Day at Work
The recent Sports Illustrated cover boy from Las Vegas (previously reported in Las Vegas Backstage Access article) is, apparently, facing hard times. In an all-star baseball game last Sunday in San Diego, the high school turned college prep star grounded out twice … Continue reading
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Down Goes MMA Fighter Gina Carano from Las Vegas
Gina Carano, the Las Vegas-based mixed martial arts fighter lost her first women’s MMA championship bout a week ago Saturday in San Jose. But, judging from her talents, she’s definitely not out for the count. As previously reported by Las … Continue reading
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Boxer Floyd Mayweater to Host WWE Raw on Monday
Boxer Floyd Mayweather, who resides in Las Vegas much of the time, officially was announced the World Wrestling Entertainment Raw telecast as the host for this Monday’s event. Mayweather, who participated in WrestleMania XXIV in 2008, when he defeated Paul … Continue reading
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Las Vegas’ Bone-Jarring Off-Road Race to Reno
Taking the boring jaunt from Las Vegas to Reno by car is a ho-hummer, requiring plenty of java to stay awake. But if you want to really perk up, then consider competing in the longer off-road race – accompanied by … Continue reading
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Locomotives Steam into Las Vegas
The Las Vegas entry in the new United Football League will be called the Locomotives. UFL commissioner Michael Huyghue recently announced the name and unveiled team uniforms of silver, blue and white. The name was selected after reviewing more than … Continue reading
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Shaquille O’ Neal & Oscar de la Hoya Go Head-to-Head in Las Vegas
NBA superstar Shaquille O’ Neal and championship boxer Oscar de la Hoya will discuss their head-to-head matchup exhibition at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The match which will be featured in an episode of the … Continue reading
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Chef Emeril Lagasse Announces ‘Lagasse’s Stadium’ in Las Vegas
Chef Emeril Lagasse and The Palazzo in Las Vegas announced Lagasse’s Stadium – a ground-breaking new place to dine, watch and play – opening this fall at The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino. Sports fans will be in the center of the action while … Continue reading
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Sports Illustrated Las Vegas Baseball Star Bryce Harper Slotted for ESPN Show
Former Las Vegas High baseball standout and Sports Illustrated cover athlete Bryce Harper will be featured on an episode of the ESPN network sports magazine “E:60.” The profile will deal with Harper’s controversial decision to forgo his final two years of … Continue reading
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Larger Bets in Las Vegas?
A group of Las Vegas casino operators are planning to pool their sports book bets so their books can handle heavier betting action. South Point owner Michael Gaughan received preliminary approval from Nevada’s Gaming Control Board to pool sports bets … Continue reading
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Cool Entertainment Happenings in Las Vegas This Weekend
With the Las Vegas temperature cooling a tad this weekend (if 100 degrees is better than 110 for you), it’s a great time to get out and about, blissfully frolicking in all the tempting merriment. Here’s our Las Vegas Backstage Access … Continue reading
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Florida Team Captures National Softball Title in Las Vegas
Maddie O’Brien’s two-run double keyed a four-run fifth inning Sunday as the Tampa (Fla.) Mustangs defeated the Elyria (Ohio) Sun Dogs 7-5 to capture the ASA/USA Class A 18-and-under national softball tournament at Majestic Park in Las Vegas. The Mustangs, … Continue reading
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140 Teams Converge in Las Vegas for National Softball Tournament Today
110-degree temperatures and sweltering humidity doesn’t phase a field of 140 fastpitch softball teams from around the United States, including five from Las Vegas, that begin play today at Majestic Park in Las Vegas in the USA/ASA 18-under Class A … Continue reading
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Final Table Revealed for World Series of Poker in Las Vegas
The original field of World Series of Poker (WSOP) began with 6,494 competitors. Now, after nearly 11 hours of play in the Rio’s convention pavilion, the nine-player final table is set for the World Series of Poker’s $10,000 no-limit hold ‘em … Continue reading
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Roethlisberger: Rape Claims “Outrageous”
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said a Nevada woman’s claims of sexual assault are “reckless” and “outrageous” and said he would fight the civil lawsuit filed in Washoe County. “I would never, ever force myself on a woman,” he said … Continue reading
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J.P. Losman to be Face of UFL Football in Las Vegas
It’s just J.P. Losman– he had a 62.3 quarterback rating last year, a statistic in which he’s actually managed to get worse with every year he’s been in the league — but, nevertheless, this could be a significant moment for … Continue reading
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Dan Henderson Wins UFC Fight & Award, But Loses Car
Remember that sweet Range Rover that the UFC gave to Dan Henderson to thank him for coaching “The Ultimate Fighter?” Henderson, who lives in Temecula, California was driving back home after UFC 100 and couldn’t even make it out of … Continue reading
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Ultimate Fighting Championship More Than Human Cockfighting
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was once brashly branded by U.S. Senator John McCain as “human cockfighting” and the sport was scorned by many, even banned from television networks. Fast forward, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighting is now sanctioned in … Continue reading
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UFC 105 Likely To Be Held In Las Vegas
MMA Weekly is reporting that Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer confirmed that the UFC has requested the pre-Thanksgiving weekend date, November 21, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas for UFC 105. The UFC had … Continue reading
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Professional Bull Riders Partner with Hard Rock in Las Vegas
The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) announced a new partnership with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The partnership will bring two marquis events to Hard Rock’s brand-new venue, “The Joint,” a 4,000 seat entertainment facility which held … Continue reading
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Andre Agassi Laces His Tennis Shoes Once Again
Professional tennis player Andre Agassi says he’s through with laying around the house, so to speak- he wants to get back on the tennis courts. After retiring following the 2006 U.S. Open, Agassi says his back is fine and he … Continue reading
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Las Vegan Lady Cage Fighter Gina Carano Ready to Rumble
Las Vegas fighter Gina “Conviction” Carano is a 27-year old role model for female mixed martial arts fighters. She’s a superstar with a perfect fighting record and a penchant for marketing herself, being named to Yahoo’s “Top 10 Most Influential … Continue reading
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702.tv Launches in Las Vegas
702.tv recently launched in Las Vegas its new Web and TV product from Greenspun Interactive. “News never looked so good,” touts the tagline of 702.tv’s promotional ads, a tongue-in-cheek reference to the show’s non-traditional approach to news. Rob Curley, president … Continue reading
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Defy Death: Run to the Hottest Place on Earth!
Not all people enjoy eating Big Macs and have the body fat to show for it. Some are very lean fighting machine specimens- and very thrill-seeking. Take for example the 80 or so of the toughest athletes on the planet that … Continue reading
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UFC Fighter Randy Couture Scurries Back in the Cage
Las Vegan Randy “The Natural” Couture will meet Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 102 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore., on Aug. 29, the UFC confirmed. The 45-year-old Couture (16-7) has not fought since losing his heavyweight title to … Continue reading
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What do Las Vegans do when the thermometer hits 120 degrees? RUN!
Sounds crazy- but, then again, Las Vegans are the epitome of crazy. Running with the Devil (he owns a couple of foreclosed houses in Sin City) is exactly what a group of hardy – and deranged – athletes will do when … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Makes Two Major Sports Announcements to Boost Local Economy
The Orleans Arena and parent company Boyd Gaming in Las Vegas announced on June 24 two major sporting announcements. First, the Orleans Arena will be the host for the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships in 2011 … Continue reading
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Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. Injured, Postpones Fight
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has damaged cartilage in his ribs and will stop training for his comeback fight until a doctor says he can resume. Promoter Richard Schaefer said that Mayweather has been in tremendous pain since suffering the injury during … Continue reading
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Herpes Killing Thousands of Nevada Fish
If your recreational entertainment involves catching and fishing for carp at Lake Mojave, you best think of another hobby quick. Thousands of dead carp have been washing to shore since mid-May, and authorities have pinpointed the koi herpes virus as … Continue reading
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Hockey Pros, Celebrities Skate to First NHL Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas
Team sports businesses haven’t been exactly brimming with kindness to Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman. Try as he might – bless his ever-loving, gin-drinking pickled heart – efforts to bring a pro major league team to Las Vegas throughout his tenure have … Continue reading
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O.J. Simpson Memorabilia Headed to Court, Online Auction Block
The footballs, jerseys and framed photographs that put O.J. Simpson in a Nevada prison are now in the hands of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and then likely headed for the auction block. Today, a court hearing dealing with the … Continue reading
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Las Vegan Phil Ivey Wins Rare Seventh World Series of Poker Gold Bracelet
The 2009 World Series of Poker $2,500 buy-in Omaha High-Low Split / Seven-Card Stud High-Low Split champion is 32-year-old Las Vegan Phil Ivey. Ivey collected $220,538 for first place. He was also awarded his seventh WSOP gold bracelet. Ivey now … Continue reading
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NASCAR Racer Kyle Busch: Enough Already!
Having a “Bad Boy” image, whether in sports, games, or Hollywood has become fashionably en vogue now. Sporting antics and behaviors not of the squeaky-clean kind, if the truth be known, better sell tickets and some say help to develop … Continue reading
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$1,000 World Series of Poker Buy-In Earns 24-Year-Old $771,106 in Las Vegas
Steven Sung, a 24-year-old resident of Torrance, California, who was born in Seoul, South Korea, and immigrated with his parent to the United States 17 years ago, is a very determined poker player. His true grit paid off. He didn’t … Continue reading
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Rare World Series of Poker Feat Pulled off by Las Vegan
Las Vegan Thang Luu, a 34-year-old Vietnam native who has been living in the United States for the past 17 years, has won the $1,500 buy-in Omaha High-Low World Series of Poker (WSOP) event for the second year in a … Continue reading
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Babe Ruth Baseball Protégé — a Las Vegas Teen!
Bryce Harper is only a 16-years-old Las Vegas kid, but he plays baseball like he is already been a pro big leaguer for years. The phenomenal Las Vegas High School sophomore baseball player catches, pitches, hits monster home runs and turns baseball … Continue reading
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O.J. Simpsons ‘Buddy’ Clarence Stewart Files Legal Appeal
Just two days after O.J. Simpson’s legal team launched their appeal of his felony convictions, one of his co-conspirators, Clarence “C.J.” Stewart, has filed his own appeal looking to overturn his Las Vegas conviction on kidnapping and armed robbery. While former NFL great … Continue reading
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Boxing Champ Mike Tyson’s Daughter Dies
The four-year-old daughter of heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson died Tuesday after an accident at home in Phoenix. Tyson was in Las Vegas at the time and immediately flew back to Arizona. Exodus Tyson was playing near a workout treadmill … Continue reading
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Red & Pink Gods Shine Down on Southern Nevada at Indy 500 Race
Victory was sweet today for Indy 500 racer Helio Castroneves. Earlier in the week he faced down and won against the IRS in court, returned to Indy Car racing in a flash, won the pole position for the 2009 Indianapolis 500, and … Continue reading
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Indy 500 Features Las Vegan Alex Tagliani
Alex Tagliani didn’t really officially qualify for the Indianapolis 500 race, with a qualifying time four-hundredths of a second off the pace, being bumped out of the race by a faster car in the last turn of the last qualifying … Continue reading
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Indy 500 in the Pink, Features Las Vegas Owner
Pink is the new red at the Indy 500 this year for an Indy race car owned by Sam Schmidt, right, of Henderson, Nevada. Schmidt’s driver for the pink car is an Englishman named Alex Lloyd, left, - aka Pink Lloyd – … Continue reading
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Boxer ‘King’ Floyd Mayweather Jr. Announces Ring Comeback
Unbeaten welterweight pro boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., once considered boxing’s best pound-for-pound fighter when he retired in December 2007 after knocking out Ricky Hatton, said he’s coming back to take on Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18 at the MGM … Continue reading
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World Series of Poker Prepares to Shuffle Up & Deal in Las Vegas
Despite the sour economy and Nevada gaming revenues being down almost 10 percent in 2008 and more than 16 percent down over the first two months of 2009, is apparently not an overriding concern for officials for the World Series of … Continue reading
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Down – and Out – Goes Boxer Ricky Hatton
Last night Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, a minus-290 favorite, delivered spot-on devastating left and right hooks to overwhelm and eventually TKO Britan’s Ricky Hatton with one second remaining in Round 2 of their scheduled 12-round junior welterweight showdown at the … Continue reading
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Boxing Match of the Year Moments Away in Las Vegas
The long-anticipated and sold out boxing match promoted as “The Battle of East and West,” pitting Filipino Manny Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36 KOs) against Brit Ricky Hatton (45-1, 32 KOs) will start at approximately 8 p.m. (PT) at the MGM Grand … Continue reading
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UNLV’s Frank Summers Selected in NFL Draft by Pittsburgh Steelers
BREAKING NEWS- – The NFL Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers have just chosen UNLV running back Frank Summers in the 5th round of the NFL Draft. Summers, nicknamed “The Tank,” is the first Rebel runner drafted since 1988 when Ickey … Continue reading
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Michael Phelps Swims Upstream for Miss California USA Carrie Prejean
Despite all the flap and fallout arising from Perez Hilton’s question and Miss California USA Carrie Prejean’s truthful answer about legalizing same-sex marriage during the Miss USA Pageant on Sunday in Las Vegas, it appears that the record-breaking eight Olympic gold … Continue reading
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NASCAR Award Ceremonies Planned for Las Vegas
Although some minor details need to be ironed out, it’s almost a done deal that Las Vegas will be the new home to the NASCAR Sprint Cup banquet, awards ceremonies and postseason celebrations in the first week of December, most … Continue reading
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Rock ‘N Roll Double-Header Tour Heading to Las Vegas?
This summer, Def Leppard and Bryan Adams will give the phrase “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” a whole new meaning as they co-headline a nationwide Rock ‘N Roll Double-Header Tour. Teaming up for the first time, two of … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Mob’s ‘Cement Shoes’ Now Concrete Canoes?
The mob has been doing much less ‘planting’ nowadays. And with the many stalled and failed casino construction projects dotting the Las Vegas landscape brought on by an ever constricting economy, it’s no secret that Las Vegas has a ton – … Continue reading
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March Madness Translates into Las Vegas Happiness?
It used to be that the Super Bowl was the zenith of all sporting events for Las Vegas sportsbooks. However this winter’s celebration of the professional athlete is finding a fierce challenger in the March playoff celebration of collegiate basketball. Over the last 20 … Continue reading
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Atlatl Throwing Anyone?
The Valley of Fire State Park, located about 15 miles north of Las Vegas, is known for its vibrant red sandstone landscape with a variety of rock formations including natural arches. But for real special treat on March 27 through … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Native Kyle Busch Wins NASCAR Shelby 427 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
For any athlete it’s a dream come true when they have a major win in their hometown. On Sunday the dream came true for 23-year-old NASCAR racer and Las Vegas native Kyle Busch when he celebrated his first win in … Continue reading
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Las Vegas NASCAR Weekend, Meet the Drivers & More at Stratosphere
The Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower in Las Vegas is featuring a full line up of NASCAR weekend activities from February 26 through March 1 including raffle drawings, show cars, race simulators, and drink specials. From Thursday, February, 26 through … Continue reading
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NASCAR Roars into Las Vegas
NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas is almost here! The Las Vegas Motor Speedway is known as a complete racing complex with road courses, a 3/8 mile oval, dirt track and drag racing facilities. The fans will be there once again … Continue reading
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Snow Skiing in Las Vegas?
Yes, it’s true. Granted, it’s not the Vail or Aspen Colorado variety, but Las Vegas usually receives a good sprinkling of the white fluffy stuff each year, showing it off on the nearby snow-capped Charleston Peaks. In the last couple … Continue reading
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‘Scale the Strat’… Las Vegas’ Ironman?
Pike’s Peak has their racing car climb. And people are always climbing this or that in search of some new record. Now, not to be outdone, Las Vegas offers THE competitive event for the fearless and definitely not the light … Continue reading
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Pinball Wizards Unite
If you like playing pinball, then get ready for some entertaining action. The Las Vegas Pinball Collectors Club has recently purchased the retail building at 1610 E. Tropicana Ave. in Las Vegas, from a private seller for $1.24 million. The … Continue reading
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Arrows Fly in Las Vegas
Although not arriving inside wooden horses, archers from around the world will convene at the Riviera Hotel and Casino. They are the hosts for the first leg of the 2009 Three-Star Tour of the National Field Archery Association (NFAA) on … Continue reading
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Sports Illustrated’s First Model Strip Preview
February is a month that offers something for everyone. Historical celebrations, groundhogs in top hats, romance and roses, and if none of that appeals to you – how about the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue? Since 1964 February has been … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Sports Books Favor Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl
The Pittsburgh Steelers are favored by 6 ½ to 7 points over the Arizona Cardinals in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLIII contest at Tampa, Florida. Most of the early wagering at Las Vegas sports books has been for the underdog Cardinals. … Continue reading
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UFC Blood Fest in Las Vegas on Saturday
Preparation is a key for success- even for sedentary beer-hoisting football fans. You might want to consider pre-game practice for the hard-pounding gridiron action by watching on Saturday night, January 31, at 4:15 p.m. the UFC premiere fight between warriors … Continue reading
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Las Vegas is THE Place for Super Bowl Partying
There is no better place to take in all the football gridiron action this Sunday at Super Bowl XLIII then to watch and join in on the many parties in sunny Las Vegas. There are lots of options to choose … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Bets – Prays – On Holding Winning Super Bowl Ticket
Despite our continuing gut-curdling economic crisis, through it all, Las Vegas sports betting operations have remained strong, resilient, and, some say, even recession-proof. It remains one of our few local business saviors. Gaming wagering profits accruing from the Super Bowl … Continue reading
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