Sports and fights
Boxing, racing, golf and big games in town.
NHRA Drag Racing Events in Vegas Halloween Weekend 2009
This Halloween weekend, not only will the Strip be full of zombies, ghouls and other undead, but drag racers, as well.
Ice Skating at MonteLago Village
Vegas may be surrounded by desert, but that doesn't mean you can't indulge in winter pastimes like ice skating.
NASCAR Events Around Las Vegas
This is a big NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas, but the events aren't just happening on the track. Various other points around Las Vegas will play home to race-related activities.
NASCAR Gets Set To Roll Into Vegas
Hear that rumble of engines? It's only going to get louder this weekend when NASCAR comes to town for its annual event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS).
Other "Big Game" Parties Around Las Vegas
In the last article , I spotlighted some of the parties happening this Sunday at various hotels and resorts in Vegas that happen to coincide with the Super Bowl, aka "The Big Game".
Finding "Big Game" Parties in Las Vegas
This weekend is the culmination of weeks of NFL games, yet there's scarcely a "Super Bowl" party ad to be found anywhere. So what gives?
Marquez vs. Juarez Fight Cancelled Due to Injury
This weekend's boxing match between Marquez and Juarez at the MGM Grand has been cancelled due to injury.
RollerCon 2007 Skates Into Vegas This Week
Roller derby first experienced popularity in the 70s, and was even immortalized in several movies.
Hatton Vs. Castillo Headlines HBO Boxing Event at Thomas & Mack Center
Looking for a boxing fix this month? Look no further than the Thomas & Mack Center on June 23, as promoters Art Pelullo and Dennis Hobson pair up to present a 12-round main event Jr.
World Extreme Cagefighting Live from The Joint
Boxing too gentle a sport for you? How about some World Extreme Cagefighting , then?
Showtime ShoBox Live From Pearl at the Palms
This is definitely the weekend for boxing fans in Vegas, with not one but three huge televised events.
Fiesta Boxeo at the MGM Grand
The night before the super fight between De La Hoya and Mayweather , the boxing ring gets a good workout when the MGM Grand hosts the "Fiesta Boxeo" card on May 4.
De La Hoya vs. Mayweather at the MGM Grand
One of the hottest fight tickets ever is turning out to be this weekend's championship battle between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 5.
Ultimate Fighting Championship 71 at MGM Grand Arena
It's going to get brutal at the MGM Grand Arena when the Ultimate Fighting Championship 71 is fought on May 26.
Vegas Gears Up For Grand Prix Weekend
I have to admit...I've never looked at downtown Las Vegas and thought, "hmm, this would make a good racetrack." But two businessmen from Phoenix have and this weekend their inspiration turns into the…
Hard Rock Hosts UNLV Rebels Viewing Party
It's been a while since the UNLV Rebels have landed a spot in the NCAA championship game.
Get Ready For NASCAR Weekend in Vegas!
The lure of the racetrack is beckoning thousands of fans to Las Vegas this week to enjoy not one, but two NASCAR races.
NBA All-Star Weekend Events Plentiful
What happens when you mix some of basketball's greatest athletes with celebrity sports fans in Las Vegas? The NBA All-Star Weekend , that's what. And what to do when not hitting the courts?
Shane Mosley vs. Fernando Vargas - The Rematch at MGM Grand
Talk about a grudge match. On February 25th, Shane Mosley and Fernando Vargas , two of boxing's superstars, gave fight fans an unforgettable night, with Mosley emerging as the victor after the fight…
UFC 61 Rumbles Into Mandalay Bay
The Ultimate Fighting Championship rumbles into Vegas for UFC 61 - Bitter Rivals on July 8.
WWE Rumbles Into Thomas & Mack Center
If the names John Cena, Triple H and Shawn Michaels mean anything to you, then you'll want to be at the Thomas & Mack Center on May 22 as the WWE rolls into town.
Metzger Attemps Motorcycle Backflip Over Caesars Palace Fountains
On New Year's Eve 1967, motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel attempted to jump over the Fountains at Caesars Palace.
Toni Dovolani Dances With Ballroom Stars at Green Valley Ranch
If you're one of the millions enthralled by ABC's hit show "Dancing With the Stars," then you'll want to check out the Fred Astaire Dance Championships on April 21 at the Green Valley Ranch Grand…
Rock-Paper-Scissors Championships at House of Blues
Who knew that games you played as a kid could earn you $50,000 and a new Toyota Tundra truck?
Mayweather vs. Judah at Thomas and Mack Center
They used to be best friends, but now "sworn enemies" Floyd Mayweather and Zab Judah are set to battle it out for Judah's IBF welterweight title.
Danny Way Attempts World Skateboarding Record
Pro-skateboarder Danny Way is no stranger to attempting world records. His most famous stunt to date was jumping over the Great Wall Of China on his skateboard in 2005, and in searching for a new…
Monster Jam World Finals in Las Vegas
Another loud group of guys will decend on Vegas in March when the Monster Jam World Finals come to Sam Boyd Arena on March 25, 2006.
Super Bowl Picks from Caesars Palace Chef
Chef Sean Griffin of Neros at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is putting his money where his mouth is this Super Bowl Sunday.
The Ultimate Sports Resort
Yet another theme hotel has announced plans to build in Las Vegas. California developer Matt A.
Sahara: Home of The Drive Test Track
Word is out that a parking lot behind the Sahara Hotel & Casino will soon be converted into an "automotive playground" with a series of test tracks where racing fans can pay to take cars, trucks or…
Desert Rose Resort Golf Paradise Special
The Desert Rose Resort has announced special room rates and discounts on Las Vegas area golf course fees.
Rail Jam at the Hard Rock Hotel
The Third Annual Burton Rail Jam takes place tomorrow, January 24 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino .
Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort
Adult lift tickets for a full day at the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort cost $35 and prices go down from there for half and full day tickets for children and seniors.
Arena Bowl Returns to Vegas in June 2006
We're all still talking football in Vegas with the Super Bowl just weeks away, but it's not too soon to mention that Las Vegas will again play host to the Arena Bowl championship game for the second…
Superbowl Weekend: Legends Play with the Pros
There are several golden opportunities for fans to play with the pros during Super Bowl Weekend's Legends Celebrity Invitational in Las Vegas.
Vegas: Where Real Men Go to Golf
Smoking a stogie while playing a round with the boys is what Vegas is all about...for the men, of course.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway: 2006 Season
The 2006 season at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway will get underway later this month with Nitro Blast-off preseason test sessions (Jan. 20-23) and NASCAR test sessions (Jan. 30 - Feb. 1).
Las Vegas Wranglers Hockey Team
Hockey fans might want to check out a Las Vegas Wranglers game while in town to catch some fantastic action on the ice.
Sin City Rollergirls
A new group of hardcore skating girls have been tearing it up in Las Vegas since July 2005.
ATP Tennis Channel Open Comes to Las Vegas
For the first time in over twenty years, a pro tennis tournament will take place in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Gladiators Home Opener Set for Feb. 6
The Las Vegas Gladiators are getting ready to kick-off another year of exciting arena football. The team will hold a two-day mini camp (Jan. 3) and full-squad training camp (Jan.
Harlem Globetrotters at Orleans Arena
Slam dunk hoops action hits Vegas next year when The Harlem Globetrotters World of Fun North American Tour makes a stop on the Strip.
Pro Sports in Vegas?
It was announced this week that Las Vegas is in the market for a pro sports team. Mayor Oscar Goodman says a Las Vegas franchise would be the "world's team," and he's hoping to throw out the first…
Las Vegas Bowl 2005
In the mood for some college football bowl action when you visit Vegas? The Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl will pit Brigham Young University against a yet-to-be-named team, and tickets are selling…
Labor Day: Golf Special in Summerlin
Dust of your set of clubs becuase the green fees are cheap in Summerlin next weekend!
Sept. 17, 2005: Marco Antonio VS. Robbie Peden
This championship fight is part of the "Parade of Champions" and will be telecast live on HBO Pay-Per-View from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Grand Sumo Las Vegas
The Grand Sumo tournament returns to Las Vegas after a 20-year absence. Included as a part of the Centennial Celebrations, 42 of the hightest level sumo atheles (called Makuuchi Rikishi) will come to…
VegasGolfer Reviews the Courses
VegasGolfer Magazine has a section where descriptions and prices of Sin City golf courses are listed online.
Golf Summerlin
They call it the "Trifecta." Why not? Three year-round public access courses in Vegas' preferred neighborhood, Summerlin.
Researching Las Vegas Golf Courses
So you're Vegas bound, and you've got time away from the conference or the wife to swing the clubs. Not sure which greens are the best, the cheapest, or even available?
Golf Fees in Las Vegas
Don't expect to pay less than $200-$300 for a decent round of golf in Las Vegas . It might sound steep, but a friend of mine who is a caddy says the reasoning behind the high fees is that $300 on the…