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Las Vegas went from zero major sports teams to one of the most exciting sports cities in America in under a decade. The Golden Knights, Raiders, Aces, and soon an MLB franchise — plus UFC, boxing, F1, and March Madness. We cover it all with the passion of fans who waited a long time for this.
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Formula 1 vs. Jaguar XJ220: Can the Car That Missed Its Own Name Beat Formula 1?
542 horsepower, a racing twin turbo V6, and a production car world speed record from 1992. The Jaguar XJ220 missed its own 220 mph name and still became a legend. Now it picks a fight with a 2026 Formula 1 car.
3-0 for the First Time Since 2022: UNLV Holds Off Stanford 76-68 After Blowing an 18-Point Lead
UNLV beat Stanford 76-68 at the Thomas & Mack Center to start 3-0 for the first time since 2022-23, surviving a blown 18-point lead behind Cam Miles, Tyrin Jones and a press that held Stanford to 3-for-21 from deep.
18 Up, 3 Left, Still Perfect: UNLV Holds Off Stanford 76-68 to Reach 3-0
UNLV beat Stanford 76-68 on Friday night at the Thomas & Mack Center to reach 3-0 for the first time since 2022-23. Cam Miles scored 17, Stanford cut an 18-point lead to three late, and Issac Williamson answered with the shot that sealed it.
Two Points From the Top: Stone Can Pass Marchessault Tonight, Against Marchessault's Own Team
Mark Stone has 416 points as a Golden Knight, two behind Jonathan Marchessault's franchise record of 417. Tonight the chase meets its owner: Marchessault's Nashville Predators, winners of six straight, visit T-Mobile Arena on Hockey Fights Cancer Knight.
Formula 1 vs. Toyota Supra Mk IV: Can the Tuner King Land a Punch on Stock Power?
320 horsepower stock, a cast iron twin turbo straight six, a Getrag six speed, and a legend its owners built after the factory stopped. The Toyota Supra Mk IV now picks a fight with a 2026 Formula 1 car.
24.0 Meets 22.7: Mack and Townsend Collide as UNLV Hosts 3-0 Stanford Tonight
UNLV (2-0) hosts Stanford (3-0) Friday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center. Sebastian Mack averages 24.0 points, Stanford's Nick Townsend 22.7 with a stat line no other player in the country matches, tickets start at $19, and one unbeaten start ends tonight.
Formula 1 vs. Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing: Can the Original Supercar Still Land a Punch?
The fastest production car of 1954, the first production car with direct fuel injection, and the most famous doors ever made. The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing now picks a fight with a 2026 Formula 1 car.
Three Goals in 5:09: Barbashev's Second-Period Blitz Lifts Golden Knights Past Utah 5-3
Ivan Barbashev scored twice in a three-goal second-period blitz as Vegas beat Utah 5-3 for its fourth straight win. Mark Stone's assist moved him to 416 points, one point from tying the franchise record.
1 Win From a Bowl, 1 Touchdown From History: UNLV Gets No. 23 New Mexico on Saturday
UNLV is one win from bowl eligibility for a fourth straight season, and Jet Thomas is one touchdown from tying the school record. The test is No. 23 New Mexico, 8-1 and unbeaten at home, Saturday at 4:30 p.m. PT on The CW.
Stone Needs Three Points to Own the Franchise Record, and Utah Is First Up Tonight
Mark Stone sits at 415 points as a Golden Knight, two behind Jonathan Marchessault for the franchise record. He can pass him tonight against Utah on Military Appreciation Knight, the opener of a nine-day, eight-home-game Knights Hockey Week.
Formula 1 vs. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: Can America's Fastest Corvette Outrun a Formula 1 Car?
A hand built twin turbo V8 with 1,064 horsepower, a verified 233 mph top speed, and a $185,000 sticker. The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 now picks a fight with a 2026 Formula 1 car.
Meet the Vegas Vanguards: A Kit Fox, 4 Desert Colors, and a Dec. 6 Debut at T-Mobile Arena
The PWHL unveiled the Vegas Vanguards on Nov. 10: a kit fox logo, four desert colors, and a first home game Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Arena against Detroit.