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2014: Three-time World Champion Bull Bushwacker wins his third world title (2011, 2013, 2014)
Bushwacker is considered a legend in bull riding—he’s one of three three-time PBR World Champion Bulls in PBR history.
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1997: PBR Founder Michael Gaffney wins the 1997 PBR World Championship
Michael Gaffney won the 1997 World Championship after going 5-for-5 at the PBR World Finals
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6 Memorable Moments from the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas
To commemorate almost 30 incredible years of PBR, we’ve rounded up a list of some of the most memorable achievements and heart-stopping moments—and the riders, ...
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2001: PBR World Champion Chris Shivers broke records at the 2001 PBR World Finals when he recorded the highest score in league history at the time with the score of 96.5
Chris Shivers’ 2000 season saw him become the first bull rider to win three consecutive premier series events, as well as tie the then-highest-scoring ride ...
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2017: Montana rider Jess Lockwood wins his first PBR world title at 20 years old, becoming the youngest in league history
At 20 years old, Jess Lockwood became the youngest PBR World Champion when he won the title in 2017, and he joined Silvano Alves as ...
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2021: Reigning PBR World Champion Jose Vitor Leme records the current highest ride score in league history with a 97.75 aboard Woopaa
Jose Vitor Leme had finished a heartbreaking No. 2 in the world standings in both 2018 and 2019, but it was finally his turn in ...
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A&E
Rolling Stones, even after all these years, prove a sure bet in Las Vegas
From the familiar opening chords of “Start Me Up” to launch the set to “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” to cap the encore just shy ...
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Business
Mirage to close in July for Hard Rock rebranding; reopen tabbed for 2027
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 ...
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News
New reservations-only bar in downtown Las Vegas focused on making customers feel appreciated
Ryan Doherty remembers the first time he heard the word “sleek.” It was one of the words his dad used to describe their family’s pet ...
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Sports
Raiders' 2024-2025 schedule falls light on prime-time games, heavy on travel
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 ...
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News
Burning Man, home of 'radical self expression,' removes pro-Palestinian sculpture from its website
The debates and protests sparked by Israel's war in the Gaza Strip have worked their way into seemingly every corner in the world — even ...
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Business
Las Vegas an ideal location for company to keep pace with evolution of communication
When Nordis Technologies started out, it was as a print company for businesses to disseminate communications to consumers or other businesses, like bills and other ...
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News
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is getting a signature Nike shoe
Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is getting a Nike signature shoe. The deal was announced Saturday as the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces ...
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Breaking News
Everything falling into place for Las Vegas Aces’ superstar A'ja Wilson
Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson seemed to be in a rush this late afternoon on her college campus. She was addressing the media ahead ...
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A&E
Los Bukis draw a multigenerational crowd during their Vegas residency
Now launching the Las Vegas Strip's first Spanish-language residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, Los Bukis is attracting a diverse audience.
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Sports
Marchessault’s future looms as the focus of the Golden Knights’ offseason
No player has been more important to the fabric and development of the Golden Knights than Marchessault, better known as “Marchy” to teammates and fans. ...
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News
Union workers end strike against Virgin Hotels Las Vegas; contract talks Tuesday
Nevada’s largest labor union concluded a 48-hour strike Sunday meant to pressure Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to agree to a five-year contract on wages and ...
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News
UNLV coach’s personal touches define a hall-of-fame career
Knight will be inducted tonight into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame, a fitting honor for a man who spent more than three decades transforming ...
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A&E
What to do in Las Vegas this week (May 16-22, 2024 edition)
Dead & Company at Sphere, Shania Twain at Bakkt Theater, Hemlock at Fremont Country Club and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Sports
Picking a key player for every Raiders’ game in the upcoming season
There’s plenty of excitement surrounding the Raiders heading into the start of full offseason team activities on Monday May 20, and ...
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A&E
UFC legend Randy Couture is always ready to Ride For Our Troops
The Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation’s annual Ride For Our Troops motorcycle poker run fundraiser takes over Las Vegas on May 18.
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Awards
Desert Oasis twins find success, recognition in flag football
Akemi Higa is a quarterback; twin Akiko is her favorite wide receiver. And they are dominating, leading Desert Oasis High this winter to the state ...
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Taste
Southern favorite Bojangles chicken is coming to Las Vegas
Bojangles’ flaky buttery biscuits are the stuff of legend.
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Nascar
Weekend Wagers: 11 bets to place on 11 different sports including Preakness
It’s a busy sports weekend, and I’m wanting to take full advantage. So, as an encore to one of the better stretches in the history ...
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A&E
Sammy Hagar takes over the Palms Pool with an oasis experience
Sammy’s Island at the Palms Pool opens on May 17 and operates seven days a week from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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Sports
Lakers, Warriors to play preseason game in Las Vegas
The Lakers regularly play a game here in the preseason.