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Mirage to close in July for Hard Rock rebranding; reopen tabbed for 2027

Mirage to close in July for Hard Rock rebranding; reopen tabbed for 2027

Updated 2:42 p.m.

The Mirage, the decades-old staple beloved for its outdoor volcano show, the Beatles “LOVE” by Cirque Du Soleil and other attractions, will temporarily close its doors July 17 to transition into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas, officials said today. “While we pause for the ...

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce stands on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.

Wade Vandervort / Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce stands on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.

Raiders’ 2024-2025 schedule falls light on prime-time games, heavy on travel

Posted 5:15 p.m.

By Case Keefer

For the second straight year, Las Vegas won’t play its home opener at Allegiant Stadium until Week 3. The Raiders begin the season on Sunday Sept. 8 at the Los Angeles Chargers before traveling cross-country for a game at the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Sept. 15. ...

Like a Caitlin Clark 3-pointer, betting on women’s sports is soaring

Like a Caitlin Clark 3-pointer, betting on women's sports is soaring

Posted 1:26 p.m.

Led by fascination with basketball star Caitlin Clark, interest in — and betting on — women's sports is surging. Clark, who made her professional debut Tuesday with the WNBA's Indiana Fever, helped generate record-breaking ...

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NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. The NFL announced Monday, May 13, that the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will open the season at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5. The game is a rematch of the AFC championship game in January, which the Chiefs won 17-10 in Baltimore.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. The NFL announced Monday, May 13, that the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs ...

Posted 6:19 p.m.

Even though the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will not occur until almost the midpoint of the season, NFL fans will be treated to a pair of playoff rematches on the opening weekend. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs begin their quest for an ...

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut helps ESPN set viewership record for league game on network

Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco suspended 10 games by MLB for foreign substance found in glove