UFC 158: Where to watch in Las Vegas
By Allison Duck
After the theatrical weigh-ins, the stage is set for an epic showdown between Georges St. Pierre and Nick Diaz. Find out where to watch. Read more...
Rebels to face Air Force on Wednesday in Mountain West tournament
By Taylor Bern
Down to its last day the Mountain West regular season was full of surprises. From Air Force’s late-game heroics against New Mexico to UNLV’s late-game absence against Fresno State, the league that’s been full of entertainment the whole season delivered once more. Read more...
Flying dogs and incredible feats at the Purina Pro Plan Challenge
Can your dog jump beyond the human long jump world record? Read more...
International Sportsmen’s Expo (and World Elk-Calling Championship) returns
By Erin Ryan
The annual event features outdoor activities and vendors. Read more...
UFC making long-term commitment to women’s fighting
By Case Keefer
Those who didn’t know any better probably thought a particular group tagging along for all of the UFC 157 festivities last week was a part of Ronda Rousey’s entourage. Four women received prime seating at everything from the press conference to the fight card, where Rousey submitted Liz Carmouche with an armbar at 4:49 of the first round in the UFC’s inaugural female fight. Read more...
Ronda Rousey overwhelmed by response and experience at UFC 157
By Case Keefer
The camera crew wanted Ronda Rousey to keep walking, to triumphantly coast out of the arena with a belt around her waist and a smile adorning her face like every other UFC champion before her. A group of female fans congregated by the railing where Rousey exited the octagon after beating Liz Carmouche with a first-round submission by arm bar had other plans. They screamed and waved their cameras in hopes to get the UFC women’s bantamweight champion’s attention. Read more...
How Ronda Rousey decided to chase a career in mixed martial arts
By Case Keefer
One of the world’s most prominent fighters recently has reflected on everything that’s led up to her UFC debut against Liz Carmouche on Saturday in the main event of UFC 157 in Anaheim. Read more...
Rebels on the rebound: Will UNLV turn around its inconsistent season?
By Taylor Bern
The team will soon face Wyoming and UNR on the road. Read more...
Events guide: Super Bowl watch parties
By Allison Duck
The Super Bowl may be about team loyalty and sports betting, but in the minds of many, it’s the food spread (and the commercials!) that really make the day important. Read more...
Gamblers betting on Colin Kaepernick more than any player in history
By Case Keefer
The calls for Colin Kaepernick started coming in days before the game. Win or lose Sunday in New Orleans, where the 49ers are holding strong as 3.5- to 4-point favorites over the Ravens, Kaepernick will make history. Read more...
Analysis: Picking winners for Super Bowl prop bets that run the gamut from coin toss to Kobe
By Ray Brewer
Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers is Sunday, and for several of us, that means taking a crack at the several proposition wagers posted by Las Vegas-area sports books. Here are some prop bets that stood out, including my sure-thing lock. Read more...
Joe Downtown: Social-networking developer sees future in amateur sports
Amateur sports is a $20 billion U.S. industry and some 2.3 billion people participate in amateur sports worldwide. In Las Vegas alone, thousands of people, young and old, play soccer, kickball, football, softball, baseball, basketball and more. Read more...
UNLV’s Rebellion student section up for national award
By Ray Brewer
The UNLV basketball team has just one loss at the Thomas & Mack Center in coach Dave Rice’s two-year tenure. A significant reason for the success is the home court advantage created by the Rebellion student-cheering section — everything from cheering on their feet the entire game to holding up giant-sized cutouts of players and prominent Las Vegas figures to create an awesome game-day atmosphere. Read more...
Ray Brewer: New stadium would be major score for city, instant program changer for UNLV football
By Ray Brewer
There always will be a special place in my heart for the Silver Bowl. That’s what we locals call Sam Boyd Stadium, the starter home of sorts of the UNLV football program if the proposed UNLV Now project becomes a reality. Read more...
UFC’s Frankie Edgar talks rivalries, awards and taking last-minute fights
By Case Keefer
New Jersey fighter will miss upcoming MMA Awards to prep for his February 2 bout with Jose Aldo. Read more...
A&E
- Photos: Kendrick Lamar drinks Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan
- Kendrick Lamar’s laid-back vibe had the crowd singing along throughout the warm evening. His setlist included “Money Trees,” “Swimming Pools …
- Meet five additions to Las Vegas nightlife and entertainment
- Las Vegas adds yet another club to its nightlife ranks this weekend with the grand opening of Light at Mandalay Bay. The highly anticipated collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and nightlife operators The Light Group is just the latest addition to a slate of new nightlife and entertainment options that …
- Photos: Old Vegas razzle-dazzle makes The Scintas a top act in Downtown …
- Even without their sister Chrissi, The Scintas scored big at Wednesday night’s grand opening of their residency show at The D Hotel in Downtown …


