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Ex-Heat teammates Herro and Adebayo clash in Vegas over social-media jabs
sports6 hours ago

Ex-Heat teammates Herro and Adebayo clash in Vegas over social-media jabs

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that former Kentucky stars Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo were involved in a physical altercation Friday morning at a Las Vegas hotel practice court after Adebayo confronted Herro over comments made on social media; Charania later described that Adebayo struck Herro in the face area. The incident occurred in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League play, with background context including a recent Heat trade involving Herro and a graphic Herro posted critiquing midrange shooting and a series of leaked DMs between the two. When asked about the incident, Herro offered only, 'My only comment is no comment.'

Nets Roll Past Knicks 91-65 in Las Vegas Summer League Opener
sports9 hours ago

Nets Roll Past Knicks 91-65 in Las Vegas Summer League Opener

Brooklyn routed cross-town rival New York 91-65 in the Las Vegas Summer League, led by 20-point performances from Egor Dëmin and Mikel Brown Jr. after a strong defensive effort and a 15-0 third-quarter run. Danny Wolf made his Nets debut, while the Knicks struggled with cold shooting. Julius Randle, traded to Brooklyn earlier in the day, spoke about the opportunity and building chemistry as Brooklyn gears up for the next game against Atlanta.

Adebayo and Herro In Las Vegas Gym Scuffle
sports17 hours ago

Adebayo and Herro In Las Vegas Gym Scuffle

Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were involved in a physical altercation at a Las Vegas gym in front of Herro’s AAU team; Adebayo punched Herro after an exchange, Herro yelled as security escorted them out, and Las Vegas police were not called. The Heat declined to comment. Herro later said there’s “all love” in Miami as both move on, with Herro now with the Bucks after a trade tied to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s arrival.

Bryant Sparks Spurs Return in Vegas Summer League Debut
sports1 day ago

Bryant Sparks Spurs Return in Vegas Summer League Debut

Spurs forward Carter Bryant returns for his second-year Summer League appearance in Las Vegas, set to face Kingston Flemings and the Atlanta Hawks as San Antonio continues its Vegas slate after a 0-3 California Classic; the roundup also touches on Bryant’s promise, broader NBA tidbits including coaching milestones and high-value auctions, and a debate over terms used in the league.

Lendeborg and Cryer Deliver in Warriors' Vegas Summer League Win
sports1 day ago

Lendeborg and Cryer Deliver in Warriors' Vegas Summer League Win

In Las Vegas, the Warriors beat the Mavericks 101-90 in NBA Summer League action as Yaxel Lendeborg posted 21 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and a game-high plus-26, while LJ Cryer added 25 points; the Michigan trio of Lendeborg, Cryer, Morez Johnson Jr., and Aday Mara highlighted Golden State’s versatile play as Cryer shined from three and Lendeborg showed scoring and playmaking ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Oklahoma City.

Huskers Alums Hoiberg & Mast Kick Off NBA Summer League in Vegas
sports2 days ago

Huskers Alums Hoiberg & Mast Kick Off NBA Summer League in Vegas

Nebraska alumni Sam Hoiberg and Rienk Mast will make their NBA Summer League debuts in Las Vegas, with Mast suiting up for the Indiana Pacers and Hoiberg for the Phoenix Suns. Mast averaged 13.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG and 3.1 APG last season, while Hoiberg posted 9.3 PPG, 5.3 RPG and 4.5 APG with a school‑record 3.75:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. The event runs July 9–19 on ESPN networks and Prime Video, with Pacers vs. Cavaliers and Suns vs. Trail Blazers among the listed games and additional matchups against the 76ers, Raptors, Timberwolves, New Orleans and Detroit.

college-sports9 days ago

Pac-12 debuts a new era with nine full-time members

Two years after realignment chaos erased the old Pac-12, the revamped conference launches with nine full-time members—Washington State, Oregon State, Gonzaga, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Utah State and Texas State—with Gonzaga the lone non-football school. It adds 12 affiliate programs across five sports and will host its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena for the next two seasons, while aiming to compete for the Group of Six CFP bid in football and to be a top mid-major in men’s basketball.

Vanderpump Bets on Vegas Glam With a Celebrity-Driven Hotel
entertainment16 days ago

Vanderpump Bets on Vegas Glam With a Celebrity-Driven Hotel

Lisa Vanderpump opens The Vanderpump Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, turning her Bravo‑fueled fame into a hospitality venture defined by luxe, romantic-industrial design and branded spaces that shout her name; while the party draws celebrities and fans, industry insiders question whether people will actually stay there or just visit for the Vanderpump brand and the social‑media moment.

Mosquitoes in Three Las Vegas ZIP Codes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
health16 days ago

Mosquitoes in Three Las Vegas ZIP Codes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Clark County’s health district detected West Nile virus in mosquitoes in three Las Vegas ZIP codes (89121, 89169, 89139) during routine surveillance, with more trapping planned as rainfall increases standing-water risk; this follows the county’s first human West Nile case of 2026, and residents are urged to use repellent, eliminate standing water, wear protective clothing, and report mosquito activity.

Rocky Horror Goes Immersive at Sphere in 2027
entertainment23 days ago

Rocky Horror Goes Immersive at Sphere in 2027

Sphere Entertainment will stage a new version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Sphere Las Vegas in 2027, part of the company’s push to create original, immersive experiences. The announcement follows a milestone for Sphere’s Wizard of Oz adaptation, which has sold over 3 million tickets and generated about $400 million, underscoring a trend toward tech-driven, audience-focused live entertainment.

Mayweather Faces Two Felony Charges Over $200K Bad-Check Purchase in Las Vegas
us-news24 days ago

Mayweather Faces Two Felony Charges Over $200K Bad-Check Purchase in Las Vegas

Boxer Floyd Mayweather was charged in Las Vegas with two felonies—theft and drawing and passing a check without sufficient funds—for allegedly writing a $200,000 check to buy a luxury watch from a resale store in December 2024. He made an initial appearance in court via his attorney, with a September hearing set to determine next steps as prosecutors say the check could not be covered by funds in his account.