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Maloofs sell ownership stake of Golden Knights to Foley family
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024
George, Gavin, Joe and Phil Maloof sold their interests to Foley, while Adrienne Maloof will continue as an indirect owner of the Golden Knights as a limited partner.
Hill a late scratch in Golden Knights' shutout loss to Avalanche
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024
Hill, who entered Wednesday missing 16 of the last 17 games, took part in morning skate and was in line to start for just the second time since Nov. 30. But Hill was announced as a late scratch, paving the way for rookie Jiri Patera to get the start.
Injury bug taking its toll on Golden Knights, especially for defensemen
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024
Defensemen Alec Martinez and Zach Whitecloud started the year on the injured list with upper-body ailments. Whitecloud missed the first 14 games, while Martinez missed ...
Live coverage: Raiders finish season strong with 27-14 win over Broncos
Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024
Aidan O'Connell threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns, as the Raiders put a positive end to their season with a 27-14 win over the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.
Golden Knights end slump with win over Islanders
Vegas breaks tie in second period with two late goals, wins for first time in 2024
Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024
Jack Eichel and Nic Roy scored twice, and Pavel Dorofeyev scored for the second straight game to give the Golden Knights their first win of 2024.
Golden Knights unravel for seventh loss in nine games
Vegas swept in Stanley Cup Final rematch after giving up three power-play goals to Panthers
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024
The Golden Knights are finding different ways to lose right now. Thursday night was the turn of the special teams, giving up three power-play goals and going 0-for-6 on their own power play, leading to a 4-1 loss to the Panthers ...
Home cooking: Golden Knights hoping for spark in upcoming home games
Losers of six of eight, Vegas plays seven of its next eight at T-Mobile Arena starting Thursday against Florida
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024
A season where they started 11-0-1, the best run ever for a defending champion, has gone sideways over the past two months with Vegas going 11-11-4 since then, and falling out of ...
Karlsson won't play in Golden Knights' next two games
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024
Cassidy doesn't expect Karlsson out for long, but he will not play Thursday in the Stanley Cup Final rematch against the Florida Panthers (7 p.m., Vegas 34) or Saturday against the New York Islanders.
Loss doesn't deter Golden Knights from Winter Classic experience
Monday, Jan. 1, 2024
It was the perfect setting for an outdoor hockey game in a baseball stadium. It was a scene that perfectly encapsulates why the NHL's Winter Classic has been a memorable experience every New Year's Day since 2008.
Live Coverage: Golden Knights shut out by Daccord, Kraken in Winter Classic
Monday, Jan. 1, 2024
Seattle goalie Joey Daccord made 35 saves, and the Golden Knights lost for the fifth time in six games and are 2-6-0 in their last eight games.
Defending Stanley Cup champion Golden Knights set to make annual Winter Classic debut in Seattle
Monday, Jan. 1, 2024
Most of the players with Vegas Golden Knights grew up playing hockey in the coldest parts of Canada. Most didn’t have a rink in their backyard ...
Thompson caps off 'long' month to help Golden Knights end losing streak
Goalie makes 32 saves, bounces back after giving up five on Wednesday in Anaheim
Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023
The losing streak is over. The Golden Knights closed out 2023 with a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, ending a four-game losing streak. Coming off a 5-2 loss ...
Golden Knights give up four goals in first, lose fourth straight
Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023
The Golden Knights gave up four goals in the first 12 minutes of the game, and lost their fourth straight game in a 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Wednesday.
Special teams woes hurt Golden Knights in loss to Panthers
Stanley Cup Final rematch ends with Vegas getting swept on three-game road trip
Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023
It was the first time the Golden Knights and Panthers played since June when Vegas beat Florida in five games to capture the Stanley Cup.
Golden Knights’ Chandler Stephenson awaiting addition to family this Christmas
Friday, Dec. 22, 2023
When it comes to Christmas movies, Chandler Stephenson has a rotation of 10 to 12 classics he and his wife, Tasha, watch every year. There are the usual suspects like “Home Alone” and “Elf.” But there is one movie Stephenson is adamant will ...
Second period woes cost Golden Knights again, lose late in Tampa
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023
Jiri Patera made 30 saves for the first loss of his young NHL career. The No. 3 goalie in the organization has been bumped to top-level duties with Thompson listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury ...
Five reasons to care about UNLV’s climb into the Guaranteed Rate Bowl against Kansas
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023
The Guaranteed Rate Bowl between UNLV and Kansas, which kicks off at 6 p.m. December 26 at Chase Field in Phoenix, feels like a throwback, especially on the Scarlet and Gray’s side.
Penalty kill falters in Golden Knights loss to Carolina
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023
Vegas, which entered the day with the fifth-best PK in the league at 85.9%, gave up three power-play goals in a rout to begin a three-game southeastern road trip. Vegas, which entered the day with the fifth-best PK ...
Hill day-to-day, not expected to join Golden Knights on road trip
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023
Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill is being labeled as day-to-day after his return to the lineup Sunday ended in just six minutes of game action. Hill, who missed the past three weeks with a lower-body injury, appeared to ...
Aces open season, begin quest for three-peat in May against Phoenix
Monday, Dec. 18, 2023
The Aces released their 40-game schedule on Monday that will culminate on Sept. 19 at home against the Dallas Wings. Las Vegas will begin the season with four straight games at home against the Mercury, Los Angeles Sparks (May 18), Chicago Sky (May 21) and Indiana Fever (May 25.
Adin Hill's return to Golden Knights lineup after 3 weeks is brief
Goalie again injured; Golden Knights still beat Ottawa
Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023
Hill saw three shots in seven minutes, the last a power-play goal from Senators forward Josh Norris. Hill got over in time to make the save ..
Golden Knights play into Sabres' hands in third period, end nine-game point streak
Friday, Dec. 15, 2023
Jack Eichel extended his point streak to nine games with a goal, and Ivan Barbashev scored for the Golden Knights, who had a 2-1 lead in the third period before allowing four unanswered goals by ...
Raiders end losing streak in dominant fashion over Chargers
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023
Aidan O'Connell threw for 248 yards and four touchdowns, and Davante Adams had eight receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown — thrown by receiver Jakobi Meyers — to pace the Las Vegas offense. The Raiders ran for 125 yards and two touchdowns despite not having star running back Josh Jacobs (quad) in the lineup.
Stone caps 4-point night with OT winner, Golden Knights beat Flames
Vegas extends point streak to nine games thanks to a big game from its captain
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023
Mark Stone had a four-point night, including the winning goal 1:10 into overtime, to give the Golden Knights a 5-4 win against the Calgary Flames at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday.
Golden Knights reaffirm commitment to community after UNLV tragedy
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023
The first thought that came to Jonathan Marchessault’s mind: Not again. As the Golden Knights were readying themselves for a game Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues, nearly 1,600 miles away back home gunshots were being fired on UNLV’s campus. Three faculty members were killed, and another was ...
Marchessault, Golden Knights hang on to beat Sharks in shootout
Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023
Jonathan Marchessault scored his second goal of the game at 9:23 of the third period to give the Golden Knights a 4-2 lead, but the Sharks scored twice to tie it, capped off by Mike Hoffman's second goal with 38.2 seconds left in regulation to tie it 4-4.
UNLV loses to Loyola Marymount in first game since tragedy
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023
The Rebels, playing their first game since the on-campus shooting earlier this week, lost 78-75 to Loyola Marymount at The Dollar Loan Center on Saturday.
James, Lakers power past Pelicans to reach In-Season Tourney championship
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023
The Lakers, the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference side of the bracket, will face the Indiana Pacers for the NBA Cup on Saturday (5:30 p.m., ABC) at T-Mobile Arena.
Pacers continue thrilling tournament run with win over Bucks in semifinals
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023
Tyrese Haliburton finished with a team-high 27 points and 15 assists, and center Myles Turner also had a double-double with 26 points and 10 rebounds to continue the young Indiana Pacers' unexpected run to the championship game of the NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament. ...
LeBron James says it's 'ridiculous' gun laws haven't changed in wake of mass shootings
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023
James, the four-time NBA champion and the league's all-time leading scorer, said it's a longer conversation to be had about gun control, but the story remains the same.
New era for NBA unfolds with in-season tourney’s final rounds at T-Mobile
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023
The first-ever NBA Cup will be awarded Saturday to culminate what has been deemed an overall success in the eyes of the league. “I think it’s incredible excitement, both excitement for what has been built, and the efforts that have gone in to get to this point, but probably more excitement for what can come,” said Joey Graziano, the NBA’s head of Global Event Strategy and Development.
Golden Knights rally for win on 'difficult day' following UNLV tragedy
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023
“First and foremost, we’re a family in Las Vegas,” defenseman Zach Whitecloud said. “The city has been through a lot in the past. It’s a city that sticks together, no matter where you’re from or how long you’ve lived there.”
Golden Knights look to keep momentum going during dads trip
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023
Things don’t get easier in the coming days. Following a stretch of playing eight of nine games on the road, only to come back for just two home games, the Golden Knights are about to hit the road again for a two-game Central Division trip starting in St. Louis on Wednesday (6 p.m., Vegas 34).
Riding high: Huge crowds expected for National Finals Rodeo
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023
There’s nothing better than when Las Vegas turns into “Cowboy Town” each December, said Tim Keener, president of Las Vegas Events.

2024 NHL Draft to be held at the Sphere in Las Vegas
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
The NHL Draft is coming to Las Vegas. The league's Board of Governors made official today that the 2024 entry draft will take place June 28-29 at the Sphere on the Strip. TSN was first to report from the ...
Golden Knights pleased with effort despite falling short against Blues
Monday, Dec. 4, 2023
The Golden Knights forced overtime and earned a point for the fifth straight game, but lost 2-1 to the St. Louis Blues at T-Mobile Arena on Monday.
Golden Knights use relentless forecheck in dominant victory over Capitals
Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023
Jack Eichel recorded his second straight three-point game with a goal and two assists, and Jonathan Marchessault ended a two-week stretch without a goal ...
Eichel shines in milestone game to help Golden Knights end losing streak
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023
Jack Eichel scored and had two assists in his 500th NHL game, and the Golden Knights snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Golden Knights defenseman Theodore has surgery, out week-to-week
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023
Star defenseman Shea Theodore underwent surgery involving an upper-body injury and is week-to-week, the Golden Knights announced today. Theodore hasn't played since Nov. 22 against Dallas. He played ...
Golden Knights rally, but lose third straight in shootout loss to Oilers
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023
The Golden Knights rallied in the third period to force a shootout, but lost their third straight game in falling 5-4 to the Edmonton Oilers ...
Athletics facing Brewers during Big League Weekend in Las Vegas
Monday, Nov. 27, 2023
The Athletics will take part in Big League Weekend at Las Vegas Ballpark for a two-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 8-9, the teams announced today. The Athletics will ...
Banner season: How the Las Vegas Aces captured a second WNBA title in 10 key moments
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023
The Aces finished the year with the most efficient offense in league history and a shutdown defense to boot.
Golden Knights make history, stay undefeated with win in Chicago
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
The Golden Knights (6-0-0) bested the starts from the 1986 Edmonton Oilers and 1921 Ottawa Senators with their best start in their seven-year history.
‘Bench Mob’ helps push Aces across finish line to second-consecutive title
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
The day before the Las Vegas Aces would play in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty, coach Becky Hammon called reserve post player Cayla George with some news ...
Double Aces! Shorthanded Las Vegas hangs on to win second straight WNBA championship
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023
A'ja Wilson finished with 24 points and 16 rebounds, and Jackie Young scored nine of her 16 points in the fourth quarter as the Aces become the first team ...
Aces determined to secure second title in a row despite injuries to two starters
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023
The Las Vegas Aces are about to play one of the biggest games in franchise history without their starting point guard and center. Fear not, for coach Becky Hammon has a plan. ...
Aces rule Gray, Stokes out for Game 4 of WNBA Finals
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023
Not having the five-time All-Star point guard changes the Las Vegas offense drastically. The Aces trailed 67-61 with five minutes remaining Sunday, but the Liberty ended on a 20-12 scoring run once Gray left ...
Aces lose to Liberty, and possibly Gray, in Game 3 defeat
Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023
Kelsey Plum scored a team-high 23 points, but the rest of the Aces' offense could not find a rhythm in the New York Liberty's 87-73 win in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals ...
Golden Knights roll by Sharks, start season 2-0
Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023
The Golden Knights dominated play in the offensive zone for most of Thursday night, leading to a 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center and starting the season with consecutive wins for the fifth time in franchise history.
Aces dominate Liberty in Game 2, one win from another title
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023
Behind one of the most dominant performances in WNBA Finals history, the Aces defeated the New York Liberty 104-76 in Game 2 at Michelob Ultra Arena on Wednesday, moving within one win of a second consecutive WNBA championship.