Officials confirmed Tuesday that Las Vegas is losing one of rodeo’s marquee events with the Professional Bull Riders World Finals heading to Fort Worth, Texas, beginning next year. The event has been … [Read more...] about Officials confirm PBR World Finals heading to Texas
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A’s express frustration in latest setback for ballpark in Oakland
The Oakland Athletics’ push to land a Bay Area ballpark in Howard Terminal hit another snag Friday after the Alameda County administrator expressed hesitancy to opt into a proposed tax district to … [Read more...] about A’s express frustration in latest setback for ballpark in Oakland
Anti-smoking group taking another swing at casino smoking ban
The battle to ban smoking in casinos is heating up again. Americans for Nonsmokers Rights, a California-based advocacy group seeking to ban smoking in casinos nationwide, has jumped on the record and … [Read more...] about Anti-smoking group taking another swing at casino smoking ban
UFC bringing International Fight Week back to Las Vegas
The UFC is planning to bring International Fight Week back to Las Vegas. Several days of fan events are planned for the week of Sept. 21 through 25, culminating in the UFC 266 card at T-Mobile … [Read more...] about UFC bringing International Fight Week back to Las Vegas
Vegas’ competition for the A’s: Several cities in the running
Las Vegas is in the mix to acquire another professional sports franchise from Oakland, California, with the Athletics of Major League Baseball exploring the option of following the Raiders here. The … [Read more...] about Vegas’ competition for the A’s: Several cities in the running