Cancer claims Padres great Tony Gwynn at 54
Former San Diego Padres great Tony Gwynn, who amassed 3,141 hits during a Hall of Fame career with the San Diego Padres, died Monday at the age of 54.
View ArticleWorld Cup great bridge between basketball and football
On The Mark | The World Cup has been a wonderful bridge between March Madness and the upcoming NFL and college football season. Soccer fans say the sport has finally arrived as a big-time event in the...
View ArticleThe Venetian gets serious about comediennes
The Full Monti | Known as “Lipshtick, The Perfect Shade of Standup.” The lineup includes Lisa Lampanelli, Joy Behar, Susie Essman, Loni Love, Jennifer Coolidge and Wendy Williams.
View ArticleThere can only be one Robin Williams
The Full Monti | Jay Sarno, Remembering Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall are featured in this week's Full Monti.
View ArticlePanthers could well be first to worst in the division
NFL Previews | This is the 15th of 32 pro football preseason previews leading up to the NFL football season opener Thursday, September 4. Today: Carolina Panthers. Next up: Miami Dolphins.
View ArticleChicago Bears could be feared as passing team
NFL Previews | This is the 20th of 32 pro football preseason previews leading up to the NFL football season opener Thursday, September 4. Today: Chicago Bears. Next up: Tampa Bay Bucs.
View ArticleClint Holmes prepares for grand finale
Las Vegas Backstage Talk | Clint Holmes announced that August 1-3, would be his last weekend performing at his monthly resident weekend engagement at the Cabaret Room in The Smith Center.
View ArticleJoan Rivers was one-of-a-kind
The Full Monti | Joan Rivers, Labor Day weekend, Ray Charles and Diana Ross are featured in this week's column.
View ArticleDirk Arthur and his big cats are coming to the Riviera
The Full Monti | Dirk Arthur and his big cats are coming to the Riviera on Dec. 1. He has been signed by Red Mercury Productions, the company that now books all shows at the Riviera. Dirk’s most recent...
View ArticleBritney gets key to city; Celine rumored to return
The Full Monti | As we’ve said before, rumors have it that Celine Dion will be back doing her show at the Colosseum sometime in March. She sells out every night and does not lip sync.
View ArticleDaily NBA Fantasy projections from Swish Analytics
Every day, Swish Analytics delivers algorithm-driven Daily Fantasy projections, Optimized Lineups, and potential high-value picks for your daily NBA team. Here are three great Daily Fantasy value plays...
View ArticleGrand openings, closings highlighted 2014
The Full Monti | This past year in Las Vegas I witnessed openings, grand openings, closings and even grand closings.
View ArticleMadonna remains 'Material Girl' at Grammys
The Full Monti | Madonna, Sexxy, Belinda Jenner, Brian Williams, Jon Stewart, Tark the Shark, the Clarion Hotel and Annie Lennox are all in this week's column.
View ArticleSugarHouse Crowns Champion of $100,000 Poker Showdown
After players smashed the $100,000 Guaranteed prize pool in the SugarHouse Casino Poker Showdown, Adam Williams of Philadelphia walked away with the top prize in the city’s first major poker tournament.
View Article$100,000 Summer Poker Showdown at SugarHouse Casino
On the heels of SugarHouse’s successful first multi-day poker tournament, the casino is hosting its second major event
View ArticleSerena greatest female tennis player ever
I'm Just Saying | Serena Williams is on her way to being the greatest female tennis player of all time. My partner on Fox Sports Radio, Andy Furman, would tell you she’s the most dominant athlete of...
View ArticleSolo sports stars make impact
I'm Just Saying | Take No. 1 women’s tennis player Serena Williams for example, who won her 6th Wimbledon title this past weekend. Where would American women’s tennis be without her right now? Her...
View ArticleIt’s homecoming night for Jimmy Rollins and Dodgers
Alex Wood will make his Los Angeles debut against the well-traveled Jerome Williams . The Dodgers have won four straight and are a season-best 15 games over .500. The Phillies own the worst record...
View ArticlePerhaps Williams chasing the Grand Slam will promote wagering
V.I.P. On the Mark | Tennis is really a fringe sport in terms of betting interest in Vegas, but perhaps having Serena Williams chase the Grand Slam at the U.S. Open will promote the same fervor that...
View ArticleNationals send 13-game winner Zimmerman to the hill
The Washington Nationals send 13-game winner Jordan Zimmerman to the hill as they look to square their series against the Braves at Turner Field in Atlanta. Rookie William Perez will oppose Zimmerman ....
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