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National Finals Rodeo is coming to town — PHOTOS

By JEFF SCHEID LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

December 2, 2014 - 8:23 am

Dylan Shuaib places flags of contestants representing states competing in the Wranglers National Finals Rodeo, Monday, Dec. 01, 2014, in front of the Thomas & Mack Arena. This year's NFR has 119 contestants representing 26 states and one Canadian providence. (Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Kyle Jamison, left, and Kelvin Marshall lays out flags of contestants representing states competing in the Wranglers National Finals Rodeo,Monday, Dec. 01, 2014, in front of the Thomas & Mack Arena. This year's NFR has 119 contestants representing 26 states and one Canadian providence. (Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Dylan Shuaib places home-state flags of contestants competing in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in front of the Thomas & Mack Center on Monday, Dec. 01, 2014. This year's NFR, which opens Thursday, has 119 contestants representing 26 states and one Canadian providence. (Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Dylan Shuaib places flags of contestants representing states competing in the Wranglers National Finals Rodeo, Monday, Dec. 01, 2014, in front of the Thomas & Mack Arena. This year's NFR has 119 contestants representing 26 states and one Canadian providence. (Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The Wranglers National Finals Rodeo is hitting Las Vegas on Dec. 4 at the Thomas & Mack Arena.

This year’s NFR has 119 contestants representing 26 states and one Canadian providence.

The event ends Dec. 14. For more information visit the NRF Experience website.

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SLAM Academy rallies for 1st state title, ends Truckee streak — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 26, 2024 - 5:20 pm

SLAM Academy claimed the first football state championship in its history, erasing a 10-point second-half deficit against Truckee in the Class 3A title game.

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Knights have chance at signature win to end season-long road trip

By Danny Webster / RJ

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The Golden Knights are 3-1 on their five-game road trip so far, but they could close it out with a signature win against Colorado in their final stop Wednesday.

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Raiders star buys into Las Vegas pizza chain franchise

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

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Graney: Small-school version of Bishop Gorman back on top — PHOTOS

By Ed Graney / RJ

November 26, 2024 - 2:33 pm

Pahranagat Valley defeated Tonopah on Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium in the Class 1A football state championship game, adding to its record number of titles.

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LPGA Tour returning to Shadow Creek in Las Vegas in April

By Greg Robertson / RJ

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The fifth edition of the T-Mobile Match Play is set for Shadow Creek in April. Nelly Korda is the event’s defending champion.

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3 players to watch as Duke, Kansas basketball clash in Las Vegas

By Adam Hill / RJ

November 26, 2024 - 9:14 am

Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg will take the floor in Las Vegas on Tuesday as his team plays Kentucky at T-Mobile Arena.

3 takeaways from Knights’ win: Eichel sparks rally against Flyers

By Danny Webster / RJ

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The Golden Knights were short-handed in Monday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, but center Jack Eichel still led them to a shootout win.

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Las Vegas Grand Prix betting mixed bag for sportsbooks

By Todd Dewey / RJ

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The second Las Vegas Grand Prix set record handles at BetMGM and Station Sports, but fell short of the money wagered at Caesars and the Westgate on last year’s event.

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Centennial, once 0-4, wins 2nd straight state title: ‘This one is better’

By Damon Seiters / RJ

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Centennial defeated Northern champion Galena to win the Class 5A Division III state championship Monday at Bishop Gorman. Centennial won the 4A title last year.

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Bishop Gorman football seeks to end ‘mission’ with another state title

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 25, 2024 - 1:53 pm

Bishop Gorman faces Arbor View for the Class 5A Division I state title Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium. The Gaels are looking for their fourth straight state title.