Pastrana aims to ring in New Year by breaking world record for longest jump in a carRed Bull’s New Year, No Limits series is moving from Las Vegas to La-La-Land, and this time it’ll be Travis Pastrana’s turn to try to wow the crowd. United Football League announces schedule for inaugural season; Las Vegas hosts first gameRUTHERFORD, N.J. — The United Football League will play its first game Oct. 8 in Las Vegas. Police: Roger Mayweather arrested after Las Vegas fight at apartment with female boxerLAS VEGAS — Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s uncle and trainer, Roger Mayweather, was arrested at a Las Vegas apartment in an attack on a female boxer he once trained, authorities said Tuesday. Raiders WR Javon Walker eager to get back on field after mysterious offseason knee operationNAPA, Calif. — Exactly one year ago Friday, Javon Walker went in to see Al Davis and told the Oakland Raiders owner he wanted to retire just months after signing a $55 million contract. Casino operator Wynn Resorts’ profit falls in 2nd qtr but tops analyst expectations of a lossLAS VEGAS — Lower gambling revenue and continuing costs of opening its newest casino, Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, punished Wynn Resorts Ltd., but the 91 percent drop in profit it reported Thursday topped forecasts, and its shares soared. Kevin Durant, Rudy Gay shine in Team USA intrasquad exhibitionLAS VEGAS — Kevin Durant had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the way to a 100-81 win in a Team USA intrasquad exhibition game on Saturday night. 2 years after going 1-2 in draft, Oden and Durant in different spots at US minicampLAS VEGAS — Kevin Durant was invited to practice with USA Basketball two years ago and nearly made the U.S. team. Even with few roster spots available, US players said it was worth it to attend minicampLAS VEGAS — Mike Krzyzewski and Jerry Colangelo welcomed players here with a meeting and a challenge to prove they want to play for the United States. No. 1 pick Blake Griffin to skip US minicamp because of injured right shoulderLAS VEGAS — Blake Griffin has pulled out of USA Basketball’s minicamp because of a strained right shoulder, possibly hurting the No. 1 pick’s chances of playing next year in the world championships. With Krzyzewski coming back to coach US Olympic team, players could followLAS VEGAS — LeBron James and Dwyane Wade could be free agents next summer. Kobe Bryant will turn 32 with plenty of basketball played the last few years. Wizards’ McGee added to US minicamp roster, Blazers’ Bayless out with injuryLAS VEGAS — USA Basketball has added Washington Wizards forward/center JaVale McGee to its minicamp roster. West Coast Conference signs 3-year deal to keep tournament in Las VegasSAN FRANCISCO — The West Coast Conference tournament is staying in Vegas. Former Bills QB J.P. Losman signs with Las Vegas of the fledgling United Football LeagueLAS VEGAS — Former Buffalo Bills quarterback J.P. Losman signed Tuesday with the Las Vegas franchise in the United Football League, which kicks off its first season in October. London calling: Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski will go for more gold, coaching US at 2012 OlympicsLAS VEGAS — Mike Krzyzewski could have left international basketball on top, having returned the United States to its longtime position as the world’s best. Cotto, Pacquiao scheduled to fight in NovemberMiguel Cotto is next on Manny Pacquiao’s hit list for what’s likely to be the biggest fight of the fall. Griffin brothers face off in Summer League game
Lightweight Vasquez upsets Prescott in split decision in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Lightweight Miguel Vasquez upset previously undefeated and world-ranked Breidis Prescott by split decision in their 10-round main event Friday night at Planet Hollywood. Knicks’ Lee, still without contract for next season, won’t play in USA Basketball minicampNEW YORK — David Lee’s unresolved contract situation will keep him on the sideline next week when USA Basketball holds its minicamp in Las Vegas. Final 9 at World Series of Poker take home $1.26M, return in Nov. to play for millions moreLAS VEGAS — The World Series of Poker has thrust nine millionaire winners into the spotlight as they wait 116 days to get back to the table for the rest of the no-limit Texas Hold ‘em main event. Final table reached at World Series of Poker as Smith busts 10th, on poker’s ultimate bubbleLAS VEGAS — The World Series of Poker main event reached its final table on Wednesday night as Jordan Smith busted in 10th place with a pocket pair of aces — the best starting hand in no-limit Texas Hold ‘em. Commissioner hopes to return profitability to NBA
Spinal surgery in California delayed for former UNLV coach Jerry TarkanianLAS VEGAS — Spinal surgery for former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian has been delayed. Former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian having spinal surgery for bone spur in CaliforniaLAS VEGAS — Former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian is having spinal surgery in California. Griffin shines with 27 points and 12 rebounds in summer league debut
Chip stacks rise as players drop at World Series of Poker; ‘05 champ frustrated with paceLAS VEGAS — The 2005 World Series of Poker champion said he’s lost all respect for a new brand of extremely aggressive poker players who seem to want to gamble all their chips on every hand in the main event. Players’ decisions take on more meaning at World Series of Poker as missteps cost thousandsLAS VEGAS — Decisions became more meaningful at the World Series of Poker on Sunday, but players were still willing to gamble and play aggressively. Players hit guaranteed money at World Series of Poker after bubble busts at 649thLAS VEGAS — Hundreds of cardplayers at the World Series of Poker main event were guaranteed money on Saturday after a 26-year-old, part-time poker player was eliminated on the bubble in 649th place. Players go to hand for hand play World Series of Poker as money bubble approachesLAS VEGAS — Players at the World Series of Poker have gone to hand-for-hand play as the bubble approaches for the money finishers. UFC rolls odometer to 100 with heavyweight title bout, St. Pierre’s latestLAS VEGAS — By early afternoon, the line was 15 people wide and hundreds deep, stretching the length of a cavernous corridor near the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Hundreds of boisterous mixed martial arts fans of every age, race, fitness level and tattoo taste whooped and fidgeted in the refrigerated casino air. Chip leaders at World Series of Poker try to stay ahead of the pack as others bust outLAS VEGAS — The chip leaders at the World Series of Poker main event looked to stay there on Friday as each elimination brought them closer to the tournament’s $61 million prize pool. Family says McNair’s girlfriend was happy, police say she was distraught over love, money
Maloof Money Cup grinds on for world’s top skateboarders despite $1M loss last yearCOSTA MESA, Calif. — Sacramento Kings co-owner Joe Maloof estimates he lost $1 million staging last summer’s inaugural Maloof Money Cup, the self-described “world’s greatest skateboarding contest.” Chip leader at World Series of Poker main event says lead means little as third session awaitsLAS VEGAS — The chip leader at the World Series of Poker main event says his lead means little as players take a break from the felt. Hellmuth says he’ll face, not avoid, aggressive opponents at World Series of PokerLAS VEGAS — The player with the most wins at the World Series of Poker says he’s no longer avoiding aggressive opponents this year who threaten to knock him out of the main event. Marc Rzepczynski to become 5th Blue Jays starter to make big league debutNEW YORK — Left-hander Marc Rzepczynski will be brought up from the minor leagues by the Toronto Blue Jays to make his major league debut Tuesday night at Tampa Bay in place of Brad Mills, who has bruised ribs. |
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LAS VEGAS — Phoenix Suns forward Taylor Griffin walked to the free-throw line Sunday night during an NBA Summer League game against the Los Angeles Clippers and was greeted with some spirited trash talk from a group of nearby Clippers fans.
LAS VEGAS — NBA commissioner David Stern said Tuesday he hopes the league can come up with a plan to return itself to profitability as it grapples with decreasing revenues.
LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Clippers center Blake Griffin didn’t wait long Monday night to show why he was the top pick in last month’s NBA draft.
