Last Week in Las Vegas Sports (Mar 17 - 23)
Time to catch up on everything that happened last week in Las Vegas sports (Mar 17 - 23)!
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WWE announced several new matches for WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas[/caption]
Key point: WWE adds dream match to WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas
The road to WrestleMania 41 took another wild turn last week when three new matches were announced. Fans at Allegiant Stadium will now witness:
WWE has already announced many other matches, including Gunther vs Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight title and John Cena vs Cody Rhodes for the undisputed title.
Get ticket information here.
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Kyle Busch isn't happy with the current crop of NASCAR drivers.[/caption]
Key point: Kyle Busch isn't impressed with NASCAR's newest crop of talent
Kyle Busch tells it like it is, and that’s what NASCAR fans love about him. The Las Vegas native continued this trend last week after discussing his opinions on NASCAR's rising stars. Unfortunately, he had nothing good to say.
“People ask me all the time like, ‘Why don’t you take these kids under your wing and teach them and tell them,'" Busch said in an interview. "I’m like, we’re in a completely different era now. There is no fixing what we’ve got going right now with everybody running over everybody. They would much rather crash than win a race, I don’t get it.”
The statement is mainly aimed at Carson Hocevar. Busch claims he has had trouble with the young driver ever for years.
“So, the Hocevar problem," Busch said. "I was racing at one of his home tracks in Michigan with a super late model while I was a Cup guy.... and I was just riding, right? Like, you ride. He comes right up alongside me, sideswipes me, puts me into the front stretch fence, and goes on. And I’m like, ‘What the hell just happened?’ Never nothing after the fact, never a sorry."
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The Las Vegas Golden Knights brutalized the Lightning Sunday night[/caption]
Key point: Golden Knights take care of business against the Tampa Bay Lightning
The Las Vegas Golden Knights are starting to look like playoff contenders again after a dominant 4-2 dismantling of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Everything popped off in the first period when Tomáš Hertl and Nicolas Roy both scored goals for Las Vegas. Jack Eichel then slapped one in for good measure to give the Golden Knights a 3-0 lead to end the first period.
Tampa Bay tried to mount a comeback in the second period when Nicholas Paul scored a goal on Ilya Samsonov, but it wasn't enough. Despite Nikita Kucherov scoring for the Lightning in the third period, they had nothing for the Golden Knights. Ilya Samsonov deflected 37 shots in the victory and walked away with a save average of .946%
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Get ready for nonstop Las Vegas Aces action in 2025[/caption]
Key Point: Las Vegas Aces is more accessible than ever thanks to a new broadcast deal
The Las Vegas Aces are teaming up with Scripps Sports to bring local fans 33 of the 44 games in 2025. Las Vegas will have their remaining 11 games broadcasted nationally. Local sports fans can find the 33 games on either Vegas 34 or KTNV-TV.
“We are beyond excited to partner with Vegas 34,” said Nikki Fargas, Las Vegas Aces president. “Looking at the upward trajectory the Aces are on, winning two WNBA Championships over the past three years and playing in front of sold-out crowds night after night, this partnership with Vegas 34 will allow even more fans the opportunity to watch this incredible team as we strive for our third championship.”
Click here for more information and the full schedule.
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Geno Smith might already want an extension with the Las Vegas Raiders.[/caption]
Key Point: Rumors circulating that the Las Vegas Raiders want to sign Geno Smtih to an extension
Geno Smith is the newest quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, and he's wasting no time cashing in on that. The former Seahawk allegedly wants a contract extension with the team despite not playing a single snap yet. He also supposedly wants upwards of $40 million for his upcoming contract extension. The rumored move brings back nightmares of the Raiders overpaying Derek Carr and Jimmy Garoppollo.
The craziest part is that many sources claim that the Raiders will likely give it to him. Tashan Reed of the Athletic reported two weeks ago that an extension was imminent, and Vincent Bonsignore from the Las Vegas Review-Journal has even more to say.
“While the delay is a bit unusual, we can pretty much rule out any major red flags," Bonsignore wrote in a recent column. "The Raiders announced the trade for Smith on March 13. That means he passed his physical. Otherwise, the trade would have been rescinded."
Highlights
- WWE announces new matches for WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas
- Kyle Busch gets honest about NASCAR's next generation of talent
- Las Vegas Golden Knights beat Lightening 4-2.
- Las Vegas Aces and Scripps sports team up to broadcast 33 games locally
- Geno Smith already wants an extension with the Las Vegas Raiders
#5 Update on confirmed matches for WrestleMania 41
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WWE announced several new matches for WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas[/caption]Key point: WWE adds dream match to WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas
The road to WrestleMania 41 took another wild turn last week when three new matches were announced. Fans at Allegiant Stadium will now witness:
- Iyo Sky vs Bianca Belair
- Kevin Owens vs Randy Orton
- Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins vs CM Punk.
WWE has already announced many other matches, including Gunther vs Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight title and John Cena vs Cody Rhodes for the undisputed title.
Get ticket information here.
#4 Kyle Busch gets brutally honest
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Kyle Busch isn't happy with the current crop of NASCAR drivers.[/caption]Key point: Kyle Busch isn't impressed with NASCAR's newest crop of talent
Kyle Busch tells it like it is, and that’s what NASCAR fans love about him. The Las Vegas native continued this trend last week after discussing his opinions on NASCAR's rising stars. Unfortunately, he had nothing good to say.
“People ask me all the time like, ‘Why don’t you take these kids under your wing and teach them and tell them,'" Busch said in an interview. "I’m like, we’re in a completely different era now. There is no fixing what we’ve got going right now with everybody running over everybody. They would much rather crash than win a race, I don’t get it.”
The statement is mainly aimed at Carson Hocevar. Busch claims he has had trouble with the young driver ever for years.
“So, the Hocevar problem," Busch said. "I was racing at one of his home tracks in Michigan with a super late model while I was a Cup guy.... and I was just riding, right? Like, you ride. He comes right up alongside me, sideswipes me, puts me into the front stretch fence, and goes on. And I’m like, ‘What the hell just happened?’ Never nothing after the fact, never a sorry."
#3 Las Vegas Golden Knights rock the Lightning
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The Las Vegas Golden Knights brutalized the Lightning Sunday night[/caption]Key point: Golden Knights take care of business against the Tampa Bay Lightning
The Las Vegas Golden Knights are starting to look like playoff contenders again after a dominant 4-2 dismantling of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Everything popped off in the first period when Tomáš Hertl and Nicolas Roy both scored goals for Las Vegas. Jack Eichel then slapped one in for good measure to give the Golden Knights a 3-0 lead to end the first period.
Tampa Bay tried to mount a comeback in the second period when Nicholas Paul scored a goal on Ilya Samsonov, but it wasn't enough. Despite Nikita Kucherov scoring for the Lightning in the third period, they had nothing for the Golden Knights. Ilya Samsonov deflected 37 shots in the victory and walked away with a save average of .946%
#2 Most Las Vegas Aces games to be broadcast locally by Scripps Sports
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Get ready for nonstop Las Vegas Aces action in 2025[/caption]Key Point: Las Vegas Aces is more accessible than ever thanks to a new broadcast deal
The Las Vegas Aces are teaming up with Scripps Sports to bring local fans 33 of the 44 games in 2025. Las Vegas will have their remaining 11 games broadcasted nationally. Local sports fans can find the 33 games on either Vegas 34 or KTNV-TV.
“We are beyond excited to partner with Vegas 34,” said Nikki Fargas, Las Vegas Aces president. “Looking at the upward trajectory the Aces are on, winning two WNBA Championships over the past three years and playing in front of sold-out crowds night after night, this partnership with Vegas 34 will allow even more fans the opportunity to watch this incredible team as we strive for our third championship.”
Click here for more information and the full schedule.
#1 Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders reportedly working on contract extension
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Geno Smith might already want an extension with the Las Vegas Raiders.[/caption]Key Point: Rumors circulating that the Las Vegas Raiders want to sign Geno Smtih to an extension
Geno Smith is the newest quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, and he's wasting no time cashing in on that. The former Seahawk allegedly wants a contract extension with the team despite not playing a single snap yet. He also supposedly wants upwards of $40 million for his upcoming contract extension. The rumored move brings back nightmares of the Raiders overpaying Derek Carr and Jimmy Garoppollo.
The craziest part is that many sources claim that the Raiders will likely give it to him. Tashan Reed of the Athletic reported two weeks ago that an extension was imminent, and Vincent Bonsignore from the Las Vegas Review-Journal has even more to say.
“While the delay is a bit unusual, we can pretty much rule out any major red flags," Bonsignore wrote in a recent column. "The Raiders announced the trade for Smith on March 13. That means he passed his physical. Otherwise, the trade would have been rescinded."