At a sold‑out IX Awards gala at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas owners and Olympians gathered to honor Title IX trailblazers and plug into a busy SHE Weekend.

Ryan Garcia will defend the WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on Sept. 12 in Las Vegas — a Mexican Independence Day weekend headliner that required cross-promotional deals.

The Las Vegas Aces condemned racist messages aimed at Chelsea Gray after Sunday’s loss; the screenshot she posted led to the sender being identified and fired by their employer.

The NFL suspended Cowboys edge rusher Charles Snowden for the first three games of 2026 after an alcohol-related December 2024 arrest in Las Vegas.

Oklahoma City native Trey Alexander was stretchered off during a Utah Jazz Summer League game in Las Vegas; the team reports a rib contusion and says he appears to be OK.

Caitlin Clark returned to action Sunday night in Las Vegas after a short back absence. The Aces narrowly beat the Fever in a primetime matchup.

The Wizards’ No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa is making waves in Las Vegas — and not just with scoring. Early Summer League showings have scouts talking about real defensive upside.

Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro clashed at a Las Vegas hotel practice court after leaked messages reportedly set off the confrontation.

The NCAA has named T-Mobile Arena one of the 2027 women's Sweet 16 and Elite Eight hosts, giving Las Vegas another marquee college-hoops weekend.

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month for June, extending her league record to 15 monthly honors. Her June surge included several 30-point nights and a 9-2 team month.

Michael Mizrachi added another Las Vegas headline, winning the $10,000 Pot‑Limit Omaha title at the WSOP for $1.35M and his ninth bracelet. The win came after a late‑day surge at Paris Las Vegas.

Joel Ward was introduced as Henderson's head coach, becoming the AHL's second Black head coach. He says he'll prioritize player development and youth outreach.

Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner are reportedly exploring a majority bid for the NBA’s Las Vegas expansion team, hiring bankers as the league opens bids.