In a heartfelt social media post to Raider Nation, Derek Carr officially announced his departure from the team after nine years. The former Fresno State standout expressed gratitude for the support and memories shared with the team and its fans, and reflected on the roller coaster of emotions experienced during...
Man Was Taken Into Custody After He Climbed Onto the Wing of an Airplane Preparing To Takeoff in Las Vegas
[aggregation-styles] CNN (CNN) A man was taken into custody after he climbed onto the wing of an Alaska Airlines plane at the Las Vegas airport Saturday, an airport spokesman said. Flight 1367 from Las Vegas to Portland was preparing for takeoff from McCarran International Airport when the pilot noticed a...
Disinfected Dice: Las Vegas Casinos Getting Ready to Roll
LAS VEGAS — Free parking, but no valet service. Bartenders, blackjack dealers and waiters wearing masks. Hand sanitizer everywhere. Yes, dice will roll, cards will be dealt and slot machines will beckon. But poker rooms? Closed. Tourists returning to Las Vegas will see changes since gambling stopped in mid-March for...
Vagos Bikers Cleared of All Charges in Las Vegas Shooting Case
LAS VEGAS — Eight accused Vagos biker gang members were acquitted Monday of all charges alleging they were part of a broad criminal racketeering enterprise that committed violent crimes for more than a decade, including the killing of a rival Hells Angels leader in a casino shootout in 2011. Gasps...
Atari Plans to Open Video Game-Themed Resorts in 8 US Cities
LAS VEGAS — Atari, the arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in the 1980s, is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the United States, including ones in Las Vegas and Phoenix. The company said this week it will break ground on its first hotel later this year...
Super Bowl a Tossup at Legal Sports Books
LAS VEGAS — Even the bookies are having a problem figuring out a favorite in the Super Bowl. Odds opened at pick 'em Sunday at many Las Vegas sports books, though the Kansas City Chiefs quickly moved to 1-point favorites over the San Francisco 49ers. Early bettors favored the Chiefs...
The Other Fake Meat: Impossible Foods Unveils Pork, Sausage
After a big year for its plant-based burger, Impossible Foods has something new on its plate. The California-based company unveiled Impossible Pork and Impossible Sausage on Monday evening at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas. It's Impossible Food's first foray beyond fake beef. The Impossible Burger, which went on...
CES Gadget Show: Flying Taxis, Toilet Paper Robots and More
LAS VEGAS — Flying taxis and a robot that can fetch toilet paper when you're stranded on the loo were among the technologies showcased this week at the annual CES gadget show in Las Vegas. The annual technology conference is the place for big brands and startups alike to unveil their products...
NFL, Raiders Both Botched Finale at Oakland Alameda Coliseum
The NFL and the Raiders both botched the final football game at Oakland's Alameda County Coliseum as the team prepares to pack up for Las Vegas in 2020. A bad call contributed to a crushing late-game collapse by the Raiders that left the jilted Black Hole projecting venom and trash...
Raiders Close out Oakland Tenure With Late-Game Collapse
OAKLAND — Derek Carr's last-second desperation heave fell to the turf in the end zone and the fans at the Oakland Coliseum went silent. The final scheduled NFL game ever in Oakland ended with a fourth-quarter collapse by the Raiders instead of a celebration for one last win before the...