The Raiders lost 20-10 to the Cardinals in their preseason finale, despite a strong start and positive remarks from Coach Pete Carroll about the first teams. Quarterback injuries affected the Raiders' depth.

Grammy winners T-Pain and Ne-Yo settled their gaming beef at Las Vegas's HyperX Arena, launching a celebrity-owned esports league that's reshaping competitive gaming.

The Las Vegas Aces achieved their 10th straight win by overcoming a 15-point deficit to beat the Washington Mystics 91-81, led by A'ja Wilson's 36 points and 13 rebounds.

The Summerlin South Little League team from Nevada won the U.S. Championship and will face Chinese Taipei in the Little League World Series championship game.

Raiders players Maxx Crosby and Brock Bowers were voted into the Top 100 Players of 2025, with Crosby at No. 22 and Bowers at No. 24, showcasing their individual talent and hinting at a promising season.

Summerlin South Little League team, previously undefeated, lost 7-3 to Fairfield, Connecticut, ending their winning streak. They now face an elimination game on Thursday.

NASCAR's 2026 schedule includes new tracks, changes to the playoff system, and date shuffles, with Chicagoland Speedway returning and Mexico City and the Chicago Street Course being removed. No international Cup races are planned for next year.

The Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 74-72, with A'ja Wilson achieving a milestone as youngest to score 2,000 career goals, while the Dream's scoring drought contributed to their loss.

Dan Mullen returns as UNLV Rebels head coach for college football's Week 0 against Idaho State as the season opens with a schedule reshuffling due to a boxing event.

Applebee's launches an "Ultimate Trio" deal tied to football and promoted by NFL figures Ashton Jeanty and Dan Campbell. The $14.99 offer lets customers choose three appetizers and sauces.

The Las Vegas Aviators beat the Tacoma Rainiers, improving their record and affecting the Rainiers' season standings. Zack Gelof's performance helped seal the series.

The Vegas Golden Knights' 2025-26 schedule is released, featuring key matchups, a starting game against the Kings, and the debut of Mitch Marner. Tickets go on sale August 20.

Rookie Ashton Jeanty impressed in the Raiders' narrow preseason loss to the 49ers, with a solid performance and a touchdown, despite taking a hard hit.