Las Vegas Review Journal

Trump hints at possible Supreme Court selection

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:32:10 GMT

For the third time since he took the oath of office, President Donald Trump dangled possible picks for a U.S. Supreme Court vacancy.

Phil Hellmuth, Antonio Esfandiari to meet at poker table again

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 23:59:27 GMT

The prominent poker players have become friends away from the table, but their rivalry dates back about 18 years. They will play in a heads-up match Wednesday.

Sports leadership charter school to resume some in-person classes

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 23:52:52 GMT

Sports Leadership and Management Academy of Nevada — a tuition-free public charter school in Henderson — plans to bring its sixth-graders to campus for some in-person classes starting in mid-October.

Ex-Henderson resident gets 7 years for distributing child porn

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 23:52:21 GMT

A former Henderson resident was sentenced to more than seven years in prison Tuesday after he was convicted of distributing child pornography.

Sportsbooks pushing for more Kentucky Derby-type betting in Nevada

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 23:38:51 GMT

The Nevada Gaming Commission allowed race books to verify Kentucky Derby race results with a national broadcast and are now considring allowing it permanently.

Hybrid mini-golf/bar popup to launch Thursday at Tivoli Village

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 23:06:01 GMT

The nine-hole Hole19 Miniature Golf Bar Pop-Up at Tivoli Village also offers beer pong, Jenga, video games and a full bar with craft cocktails.

‘Monday Night Football’ ratings best in a decade in Las Vegas

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 22:59:27 GMT

The debut of the Las Vegas Raiders in prime time led to strong ratings on ESPN and ABC for “Monday Night Football.”

Virtual job fair series set for October

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 22:21:43 GMT

The series will align with local industries, each presenting available job opportunities on specific days throughout the month.

Bryson DeChambeau’s style of play gets mixed reactions

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 22:09:35 GMT

Bryson DeChambeau’s approach to the game — hit the ball as far as you can, accuracy be damned — has some players and fans in awe and others alarmed.

LETTER: Time to open Clark County’s schools

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:57:52 GMT

Why are the children at home instead of the older folks?

Jon Gruden fined $100K for violating NFL mask protocols

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:00:11 GMT

Raiders coach Jon Gruden and Saints coach Sean Payton each was fined $100,000 by the NFL on Tuesday for not wearing face masks during their “Monday Night Football” game.

Henderson man dies following car crash last week

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:33:20 GMT

A man injured in a west Las Vegas crash last week has died, and another driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired, according to police.

Shaquille O’Neal deepens Las Vegas ties with home purchase

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:27:28 GMT

Shaquille O’Neal, after opening a chicken sandwich shop near the Strip, has bought a house in Las Vegas, records indicate.

Week’s worst bad beats: Falcons buck 440-0 trend

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:18:53 GMT

Teams scoring at least 39 points and committing no turnovers were 440-0 in NFL games since 1933, according to Elias Sports. Until Sunday.

Mountain West likely to vote this week on fall football season

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:16:21 GMT

Mountain West presidents are expected to vote this week on an eight-game fall football season, and a person with ties to UNLV is cautiously optimistic about playing.

Las Vegas judge wants ethics charges dismissed, demands apology

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:11:03 GMT

Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Melanie Tobiasson mounted her defense this week to charges that she interfered with a double murder investigation.

Man shot during argument at Boulder City hotel

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:42:12 GMT

Boulder City police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Tuesday during an argument between two men at a hotel.

Raiders make history at Allegiant Stadium — PHOTOS

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:39:49 GMT

The Raiders christened Allegiant Stadium with a historic win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night.

Raiders mailbag: Fans happy to be 2-0, but what about defense?

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:18:43 GMT

Raiders beat writer Vinny Bonsignore takes questions from fans about the Silver and Black — and in spite of the 2-0 start, fans have questions about the defense.

Drones transporting organs tested over Las Vegas

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:03:17 GMT

Drones carrying human organs flew over Las Vegas last week to see whether drones can save crucial minutes for transplantation.