Sports and Recreation

Henderson is growing quickly and defining itself as more than just a suburban hub of Las Vegas. The City has designated the neighborhood of West Henderson as a potential “global business district” and an opportunity zone for employment and businesses. And there’s been no shortage of development in recent years.

You’ve probably heard of college players getting paid to do advertisements while still in school.

Are there more racists and bigots among sports fans?

One person who will definitely be watching the highly-anticipated Las Vegas Aces season is Pepper Persley, a 13-year-old sports reporter and podcaster.

There’s a new UNLV program that’s using sports to help middle school-aged girls cope with mental health and body image issues.  

The Nevada Supreme Court has rejected an effort to cancel sports stadium funding through a public vote.

The Vegas Golden Knights are close to securing a spot in the NHL playoffs. The WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces begin their season next month. And the Oakland A’s are still planning a 2028 move to Las Vegas.

When the Tropicana resort was built on the Las Vegas Strip in 1957, it ended five years of rapid resort growth in Clark County.

There’s a lot of change over at Las Vegas’ professional soccer team, the Lights FC. The team finished last in its division last year, and attendance is down. So some new blood was needed.

The two-time WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces have accomplished a first for the women's pro basketball league, selling out of season ticket memberships for 2024.