MARK ANDERSON

AP Sports Writer
Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault (81) reacts after scoring against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Marchessault gets standing ovation in his emotional return to T-Mobile Arena to face Golden Knights
Nearly a dozen fans stood outside Saturday morning as they waited for Jonathan Marchessault and his teammates to appear. It was a normal sight outside the Golden Knights practice facility.
 
Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson, left, celebrates after scoring against the Seattle Kraken during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Golden Knights take another step toward clinching Pacific Division with 2-1 win over Kraken
Ivan Barbashev and William Karlsson scored for the Golden Knights and Vegas took a step toward clinching the Pacific Division with a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken.
 
Boston Bruins center Marat Khusnutdinov (92) falls after colliding with Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)
Tomas Hertl returns for Golden Knights in game against the Kraken
Center Tomas Hertl returned to the lineup for the Vegas Golden Knights for Thursday night’s game against the Seattle Kraken.
 
This image provided by the Athletics shows a rendering of the baseball club's proposed stadium in Las Vegas. (Athletics/Negativ via AP)
A’s remain on track for June groundbreaking for Las Vegas stadium
The Athletics are moving toward the next major step in their relocation to Las Vegas, a ballpark groundbreaking. They cleared a significant hurdle last week when the Clark County Commission approved land-use permits.
 
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski raises a fist during a ceremonial weigh-in for UFC 290, July 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP, file)
Volkanovski hoped for different opponent as he tries to win back featherweight belt at UFC 314
Facing Diego Lopes wasn’t Alexander Volkanovski’s first choice. He hoped to get another shot at Ilia Topuria and avenge his loss from more than a year ago at UFC 298. But Topuria moved up to the lightweight division.
 
Florida guard Will Richard celebrates after their win against the Houston in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Betting was up in men’s NCAA Tournament and during women’s basketball season
It was a men’s NCAA Tournament in which upsets were unusual and a women’s field sans Caitlin Clark. Betting nevertheless was up on both sides this year at BetMGM Sportsbook and Caesars Sportsbook.
 
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith prepares to enter the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, on Jan. 5, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File)
Geno Smith grateful to play for Pete Carroll again, says he has ‘unfinished business’ with Raiders
Pete Carroll came to Geno Smith’s rescue once before. Carroll salvaged what was an NFL career seemingly headed nowhere. Smith’s career wasn’t at a point where he needed to be rescued again. But his future in Seattle had reached an impasse.
 
South Dakota State celebrates their win over Oklahoma State in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
CBS Sports entrant finishes 1 game from a perfect bracket in women’s NCAA Tournament
One person came one first-round women’s NCAA Tournament game away from perfection in the CBS Sports Bracket Challenge. The one miss occurred when 10th-seeded South Dakota State defeated No. 7 Oklahoma State 74-68 on March 22.
 
Madelene Sagstrom poses with the trophy after winning the LPGA T-Mobile Match Play golf tournament Sunday, April 6, 2025, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Sagstrom beats Coughlin 1-up in T-Mobile Match Play to end 5-year drought on LPGA Tour
Madelene Sagstrom ended more than a five-year LPGA Tour victory drought, overcoming the loss of a four-hole lead at difficult Shadow Creek in a 1-up victory over Lauren Coughlin on Sunday in the T-Mobile Match Play final.
 
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tyler Johnson (18) runs with the ball past Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Raiders expected to release cornerback Jack Jones, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the situation told The Asscociated Press that the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to release cornerback Jack Jones. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the decision hadn’t been finalized.
 
Celine Boutier, of France takes a drop on the 12th green during the second round of the Ford Championship LPGA golf event, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Boutier advances in T-Mobile Match Play match, tied after 17 holes when quarterfinal suspended
Celine Boutier kept going. And going. And going. And is still going. She survived 28 holes in the round of 16 on Saturday to beat Ashleigh Buhai.
 
Nelly Korda, right, watches her tee shot as Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand takes her turn during the third round of the LPGA T-Mobile Match Play golf tournament at Shadow Creek Golf Course, Friday, April 4, 2025, in North Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Korda won’t defend Match Play title on the weekend after a rough day for the world’s top players
Top-ranked Nelly Korda won’t be around this weekend to defend her T-Mobile Match Play championship. She needed to defeat Ariya Jutanugarn, but lost 1-up in Friday’s final day of round-robin play and failed to qualify for the round of 16.
 
Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy stands behind his bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Bruce Cassidy says Golden Knights’ poor play this week not ‘a one-off’
The Vegas Golden Knights entered the week seven points ahead of Los Angeles in the Pacific Division. But the seemingly comfortable lead is down to three after losses to Edmonton and Winnipeg and consecutive victories by the Kings.
 
Vegas Golden Knights left wing Brandon Saad (20) attempts a shot on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie (1) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Comrie records shutout as Jets beat Golden Knights 4-0 in matchup of divisional leaders
Backup Eric Comrie made 26 saves for his second shutout in two months as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 in a matchup of Western Conference divisional leaders.
 
Chicago Bears William "The Refridgerator" Perry holds the ball to celebrate his touchdown from the Dallas one-yard line on Sunday, August 3, 1986 in the American Bowl at Wembley Stadium London. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin,File)
Prop betting began as another way to bet the Super Bowl and has grown into major wagering attraction
Art Manteris at Caesars Palace had an idea leading up to the Super Bowl in the 1985 season. Chicago Bears defensive tackle William “The Refrigerator” Perry had created a national buzz by lining up at fullback and scoring touchdowns on goal-line plays.
 
Colorado State forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (8) fouls Boise State forward O'Mar Stanley (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game at the Mountain West Conference tournament Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Crown fills broadcasting spots for Fox Sports and provides NIL incentives for players
College basketball doesn’t lack postseason opportunities for teams that don’t make the NCAA Tournament. But Fox Sports executives looked at the schedule and thought there was a place for one more.
 
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith prepares to enter the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, on Jan. 5, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File)
Geno Smith reportedly agrees to 2-year, $75 million extension with the Raiders
ESPN is reporting that quarterback Geno Smith has agreed to two-year, $75 million extension with the Raiders. Smith’s new deal takes him through the 2027 season and includes $66.5 million in guaranteed money, according to ESPN.
 
Duke forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts during the first half of a Sweet 16 round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Bettors back Duke men and UConn women for national championships
Duke shines even in a Final Four of all No. 1 seeds. The early betting money went on the Blue Devils to win their semifinal Saturday against Houston. The opening line at DraftKings Sportsbook quickly went from 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 points.
 
Edmonton Oilers left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) celebrates after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Draisaitl and Oilers beat Golden Knights 3-2, but Vegas clinches playoff spot
Leon Draisaitl added to his NHL-leading goal total by scoring on a 5-on-3 power play to put the Edmonton Oilers ahead for good Tuesday night. But the Vegas Golden Knights clinched a playoff berth despite the 3-2 loss.
 
Nelly Korda poses with the trophy after winning the LPGA T-Mobile Match Play golf tournament Sunday, April 7, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
LPGA Tour takes center stage in Las Vegas as PGA Tour plots future return
Reigning Player of the Year and world No. 1 Nelly Korda is back in the Las Vegas area this week to defend her T-Mobile Match Play title. The LPGA Tour event is Las Vegas’ star professional golf attraction of the year.
 
UNLV football head coach Dan Mullen blows on a whistle during a team practice in Las Vegas, Thursday, March 27, 2025. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Dan Mullen, awed by UNLV facilities, says timing felt right to make return to coaching
Dan Mullen could’ve returned to coaching sooner. The timing never seemed right. He also was fine remaining at ESPN giving his insights about the latest in college football.
 
Los Angeles Dodgers' Michael Conforto is congratulated after scoring on a two-run single by Austin Barnes during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against Los Angeles Angels, Monday, March 24, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Money at BetMGM on high-spending Dodgers to repeat as World Series champions
The Dodgers have spent a lot of money hoping to win their second straight World Series and bettors are putting their cash on Los Angeles. BetMGM Sportsbook has taken 37.8% of its futures money on the Dodgers.
 
Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner directs his team against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., on March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Josh Pastner will try to restore UNLV basketball glory days as he takes over the program
Josh Pastner has been named UNLV coach. He will try to turn around a college basketball program that has gone from one of the nation’s best to one that is largely irrelevant.
 
Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner directs his team against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., on March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Josh Pastner agrees to become UNLV’s coach, AP sources say
Former Georgia Tech and Memphis coach Josh Pastner has agreed to take over UNLV’s program, two people with knowledge of the hiring process told The Associated Press on Monday night.
 
Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)
Golden Knights leading goal scorer Tomas Hertl to miss road trip after getting injured Sunday
Tomas Hertl will not be on the Vegas Golden Knights’ three-game road trip this week because of an injury he suffered in Sunday’s 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. He leads the Golden Knights with 31 goals.
 
A video board inside the Borgata casino in Atlantic City N.J., displays betting odds on the March Madness college basketball tournament March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)
More than half of US adults don’t want legal betting on college sports in their state: AP-NORC poll
Most U.S. adults think betting on professional sports should be legal but they don’t feel the same way about college sports, according to a new AP-NORC survey.
 
UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) reacts after making a basket while being fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in the finals of the Big East Conference tournament, Monday, March 10, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Betting on women’s college basketball rides post-Caitlin Clark wave as NCAA Tournament begins
Caitlin Clark drew lots of eyeballs to women’s basketball when she led Iowa to consecutive national-championship games. She also attracted a lot of bettors who otherwise might have put their money elsewhere.
 
UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger calls out to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego State, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
UNLV fires coach Kevin Kruger, one of the program’s links to its glory-day past
UNLV fired basketball coach Kevin Kruger on Saturday. He led UNLV to its last Sweet 16 appearance as the team’s point guard and is the son of Hall of Famer Lon Kruger.
 
Gonzaga players celebrate after defeating Saint Mary's in an NCAA college basketball championship game in the West Coast Conference men's tournament Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Gonzaga beats No. 19 Saint Mary’s 58-51 to capture West Coast Conference Tournament title
Braden Huff scored 18 points and Gonzaga avenged two regular-season losses to Saint Mary’s to beat the 19th-ranked Gaels 58-51 in the West Coast Conference Tournament championship. The Bulldogs secured the WCC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
 
Saint Mary's forward Paulius Murauskas, upper right, Pepperdine forward Boubacar Coulibaly, lower right, and Saint Mary's center Mitchell Saxen, left, scramble for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference tournament Monday, March 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 19 Saint Mary’s back in WCC Tournament final after defeating Pepperdine 74-59
Augustas Marciulionis and Paulius Murauskas each scored 15 points and No. 19 and top-seeded Saint Mary’s defeated No. 9 seed Pepperdine 74-59 in the West Coast Conference Tournament semifinals Monday night.
 
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