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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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Raiders' Season Outlook: Key Matchups and Team Performance
Raiders' season: Home field advantage at Allegiant Stadium is key. Expect big mood, big questions, and lots of spark. Proof over promises.
Raiders Season Outlook: Key Matchups and Predictions at Allegiant Stadium
Raiders' season preview! Key home matchups & predictions. Will the home crowd make a difference? Pass rush vs receivers to decide games.
The Aces Banner Night Turned Into a Kelsey Plum Revenge Game
Banner night was supposed to belong to the Aces. Instead, Kelsey Plum came back to Michelob ULTRA Arena, shredded the perimeter defense, and led Los Angeles to a 101-95 win.
Kelsey Plum Came Back to Las Vegas and Lit the Building on Fire
Kelsey Plum came back to Michelob ULTRA Arena, faced the franchise she helped build into a champion, and dropped 38 points in a Sparks win that made Las Vegas feel every bucket.
Carter Hart and the Golden Knights Defense Are Making Colorado Pay
Vegas has not simply outscored Colorado. The Golden Knights have smothered the Avalanche at key moments, with Carter Hart backing up a disciplined defensive system that is making the series feel tighter by the shift.
Why Game 3 Could Turn the Golden Knights Playoff Run Into a Vegas Earthquake
The Golden Knights already stole two games in Denver. Now Game 3 at T-Mobile Arena could turn a strong playoff lead into a full Vegas sports eruption.
Dylan Coghlan’s Playoff Moment Is the Kind of Vegas Sports Story Fans Love
Dylan Coghlan was not the obvious headline entering the Western Conference Final. Then he opened the scoring in Denver, helped Vegas steal Game 1, and became exactly the kind of playoff surprise story Golden Knights fans love.
Ivan Barbashev Just Put the Avalanche on Notice
Ivan Barbashev did not just score twice. He helped turn a Colorado lead into a Vegas comeback, a 2-0 series advantage, and a warning shot before the Western Conference Final shifts to T-Mobile Arena.
The Aces Have a Perimeter Problem, and the Sparks Just Exposed It
The Aces had A’ja Wilson, a banner-night crowd, and a four-game winning streak. The Sparks had hot shooting, Kelsey Plum’s revenge-night fire, and a fourth-quarter push that exposed a real Las Vegas problem.
A’ja Wilson’s 45-Point Explosion Reminds the WNBA Who Runs the Floor
A’ja Wilson poured in 45 points on outrageous efficiency as the Aces beat the Connecticut Sun 101-94, reminding the league that Las Vegas still has the ultimate problem-solver in the paint.
The Golden Knights Stole Home Ice, and Now Vegas Has a Monster Moment
The Golden Knights went into Denver, grabbed two playoff wins, flipped the pressure onto Colorado, and now return to Las Vegas with a chance to turn Game 3 into a city-wide sports explosion.
The True Cost of Silence: What the Lost Draft Pick Means for Vegas
Vegas loses 2026 2nd-round pick for media access violation. This decision reshapes team building & media relations.