Several ownership and venue possibilities have come into focus as the city contends for one of two expansion-team opportunities.

Mendoza secured his spot on the team, signing a rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday.

As the World Cup wraps up, short-lived soccer excitement faces obstacles when it comes to becoming long-term commitment to the sport, especially at local levels.

The NBA has recently explored Las Vegas as a site for expansion. Ownership groups are already showing interest.

The Aces lost to the New York Liberty in the WNBA's sixth annual mid-season tournament.

Also in Nevada Sports: Golden Knights lose in Stanley Cup playoffs

Ryan Craig, 44, replaces John Tortorella, who was hired with eight games left in the regular season and led the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final before they lost to Carolina.

The Vegas Golden Knights’ improbable run through the Stanley Cup Final came to a crashing halt Sunday night with a 3-0 loss to Carolina in Game 6.

Vegas Golden Knights coach John Tortorella is unshaken in his confidence as his team faces its first elimination game of the playoffs in the Stanley Cup Final.

The first pitch to an Athletics player Monday night in Las Vegas was an explosive welcome.