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2026 NFL Mock Draft: Las Vegas Raiders go quarterback

Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana Last year, the Raiders tried to take the stalest parts of the early 2020s Seahawks and recreate that milquetoast magic in Las Vegas. Like a Cirque du Soleil show acted out by the elderly in hospice, it performed worse than expected. Current GM and possibly sentient A.I. John Spytek pushed a

Las Vegas Mayor Announces Downtown NBA Arena Plan

Las Vegas has spent the past decade rewriting its identity. The city has transformed from its roots as a tourism and gambling hub into a high-profile sports destination. And an NBA franchise would cement that position. Next week, mayor Shelley Berkley plans to present her arguments directly to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, with a downtown

LVCVA: Las Vegas Sees More Sports Bets and a Change in Visitor Demographics

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has released its 2025 Visitor Profile report, revealing several notable insights about the city, showing that spending on sporting events nearly doubled, while visitors also increased their spending on attractions. Sports Have Had a Significant Role in Increased Las Vegas Visitors As Las Vegas continues to host

JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino Announce Property-Wide Rebrand, Officially Becoming The Resort at Summerlin

JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino today announced a property-wide rebrand, officially uniting the celebrated resort and casino under a new identity, The Resort at Summerlin. Effective January 1, 2026, the rebrand marks a significant milestone in the property’s ongoing $75 million, multi-year renovation and its evolution as a premier luxury destination in the

How Las Vegas Is Responding to Declining Tourist Numbers

Listen to this article: Las Vegas has long been a global icon for entertainment, gaming, and nightlife. However, in recent times, it has been facing competition from the rise in popularity of games such as online baccarat. Recent data shows a downturn in Las Vegas, with summer visitor numbers falling by double digits compared to

Las Vegas Sphere Bashed for Charging $170 for Pizza

Concert goers at the iconic Sphere entertainment venue in Las Vegas have been shocked to learn that a single pizza can cost upwards of $170, prompting a wave of complaints online. The Sphere Charges High Prices for Food and Drinks A Las Vegas news publication recently shared images of what seems to be some menu

Why Las Vegas Failed as a Family-Friendly Destination

Listen to this article: Las Vegas is best known for gambling, nightlife, and adult-oriented entertainment. It’s a place many online baccarat players dream of visiting to try their luck at the tables and use their winnings to explore all that the city has to offer. However, in the 1990s, the city known as “Sin City”

Las Vegas: a Perfect Testing Ground for Smart City Innovations

Las Vegas, world renowned as a premier hospitality destination for its entertainment ranging from casinos, concerts, and diverse stage productions is far more complex than meets the eye. This mega destination is also quite the innovative hub, home to several pioneering innovations such as the Sphere and the Hyperloop...

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Nestory Irankunda scores Australia’s first World Cup goal against Turkiye

Nestory Irankunda buried Australia’s opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 14, finishing a counter-attack in the 27th minute against Turkiye in Vancouver. At 20 years old, he became the youngest player in Socceroos history to score at a World Cup. The goal gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their Group D

Carlo Ancelotti takes responsibility for Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco as crypto fan tokens enter the World Cup spotlight

Brazil opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco on June 13, and Carlo Ancelotti accepted full responsibility for the tactical shortcomings that left the five-time champions splitting points in their Group C opener. Ancelotti promised improvement and reminded everyone that you don’t win a World Cup in your first

Scotland defeats Haiti 1-0 in World Cup opener, tops Group C

Scotland picked up their first World Cup victory in 28 years on June 13, beating Haiti 1-0 in their Group C opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. John McGinn scored the only goal of the match in the 28th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Haitian goalkeeper Johny Placide saved an initial effort from

Pyth Network Targets Bloomberg’s $50 Billion Market-Data Empire

Pyth Network is pushing deeper into the more than $50 billion market for financial data, launching 24/7 index products across metals, oil, and U.S. equities as it positions its onchain price feeds against incumbents like Bloomberg. Key Takeaways Pyth Network launched 24/7 indices for metals, oil, and U.S. equities, adopted by Coinbase and Kraken. Euronext

Macron and Trump test their bruised bromance at G7 summit

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