The 2026 Pro Bowl Games will be held during Super Bowl week, featuring Raiders players Maxx Crosby and Brock Bowers. The AFC roster includes notable players like Travis Kelce, with skill challenges and a flag football game being part of the event.

Models and reporting have put George Pickens on Las Vegas’ radar as a top free‑agent target, with Spotrac projecting a potential five‑year, $157M deal. The move would be a bold — and risky — way to fix a 2–13 offense.

The Texans won their seventh straight game with a 23-21 victory over the Raiders, though their top defense underperformed. The Raiders improved offensively but extended their losing streak to nine games.

The Calgary Flames defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3, ending Vegas's eight-game point streak with a strong offensive performance led by Mikael Backlund.

Guam's Dannel Munoz returned from a two-year hiatus to place second in the Masters 45+ at the USA Nationals in Las Vegas. He credits family support and is eyeing more mainland shows.

Hadlee Landers, an 11-year-old from Elgin, topped the 19-and-under barrel racing at Vegas Tuffest Jr., returning with big payouts and a meet‑and‑greet with Shad Mayfield.

Cox is no longer attached to UNLV’s on-campus arena after the long-running naming-rights agreement ended; the school says it is searching for a new sponsor.

The New York Knicks won their first NBA Cup in over 50 years in Las Vegas, sparking talks of NBA expansion to the city, much to Commissioner Adam Silver's interest.

Adam Silver put Las Vegas and Seattle at the front of the expansion queue and said the league expects to make a determination in 2026. The comments came ahead of the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas.

Caesars Entertainment partners with Rampart Casino to open a Caesars Sportsbook in Summerlin, pending Nevada Gaming Commission approval, offering a high-tech betting experience.

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas marked its 40th anniversary with record attendance, featuring a variety of events and a $13.5 million purse.

Dearica Hamby and the Las Vegas Aces filed a joint motion to dismiss her pregnancy-discrimination lawsuit with prejudice; the filing says each side will cover its own legal fees.

The NBA Cup quarterfinals are in progress, with a potential Las Vegas semifinal and over $500,000 in player bonuses at stake. The games will be broadcast on Amazon Prime and ESPN Radio. Teams face off amidst key injuries and robust fan engagement.