Why Formula 1’s Glitzy Las Vegas Race Is Suddenly So Important

Max Verstappen criticized the race for being “99 percent show” last year. Now, it could be the backdrop for one of his signature moments.

Sports - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

Why is Halloween suddenly so big in Britain? | Zoe Williams

It used to mean a few kids throwing bedsheets over their heads in exchange for sweets. Nowadays, any gathering between September and Christmas is an excuse for fancy dress. When a fella of 17 ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

F1 arrives in Austin as a battle brews for the title with six races remaining

Check out this weekend's times, stats, predictions and preview.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

A teenage Mexican girl is racing against men and dreaming of reaching Formula 1

Ivanna Richards hopes to one day crack the Formula 1 boys club

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

John Fisher pledges $1 billion to construction of A's stadium in Las Vegas

Athletics executive Sandy Dean says club owner John Fisher and his family will invest $1 billion into the construction of a stadium in Las Vegas and U.S. Bank and Goldman Sachs will offer a $300 ...

Sports - ABC News - October 31

How to watch Sunday's NASCAR Cup Round of 8 playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Sunday's race marks the first chance for a playoff driver to secure a spot in next month's title race at Phoenix.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Winners, losers after Las Vegas Cup playoff race won by Joey Logano

Joey Logano earned a spot in the Championship 4 with his win but others left Las Vegas feeling good.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Results, points, Championship 4 picture after NASCAR 2024 Cup playoff race at Las Vegas

Joey Logano became the first playoff driver to advance to the championship round.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Defending Homestead winner Christopher Bell looks to bounce back from disappointing Las Vegas race

It didn’t take long for Christopher Bell to move on from what he called a disappointing race last Sunday

Sports - ABC News - October 26

A Chaotic Start and Surprising Result in Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix

For the second consecutive race, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen have been involved in incidents that resulted in significant penalties.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

Formula 1’s Franco Colapinto Is Being Compared to Lionel Messi. Will It Last?

Stardom in Argentina is a unique cultural phenomenon, particularly for the country’s professional athletes, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Formula 1: Can Lando Norris pass Max Verstappen for the world championship over the final six races?

Verstappen has a 52-point lead over Norris heading into the United States Grand Prix.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Formula 1: Max Verstappen gains two points on Lando Norris with USGP sprint race win

Verstappen's points lead over Norris now sits at 54.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

NASCAR Power Rankings: Christopher Bell takes No. 1 spot after dominant Las Vegas performance

Bell just missed out on clinching a Championship 4 spot, but earns the top spot in this week's Power Rankings

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Bond-market Trump trades suddenly at risk amid tight election race

Bond-market participants scaled back on so-called Trump trades Monday, ahead of a too-close-to-call presidential election.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Las Vegas man arrested with loaded gun near Trump's Coachella event

A Las Vegas man was arrested with a loaded weapon Saturday at a checkpoint near former President Trump's California rally. Trump was not in danger, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

Mike Tomlin on huge crowd of Steelers fans in Las Vegas: "It was special to be part of"

Steelers fans took over the Raiders' home stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, with so many of them in attendance that it often sounded like a Steelers home game.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Arrested Las Vegas man denies involvement in Trump assassination attempt

The Las Vegas man arrested with a loaded gun at former President Trump’s Coachella, Calif., rally over the weekend said he is a supporter of the GOP presidential nominee. Vem Miller, 49, released a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Tom Brady and partner Tom Wagner to pay over $200 million for stake in Las Vegas Raiders

Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, will own 10% of the Las Vegas Raiders along with his business partner.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Tom Brady and partner Tom Wagner to pay over $200 million for stake in Las Vegas Raiders

National Football League owners approved Tom Brady as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday.

Tom Brady's minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders approved by NFL owners

Tom Brady takes 5% control of the Raiders. He can't come of out retirement and play again unless he sells his stake in the team.

Tom Brady Approved as Part-Owner of the Las Vegas Raiders

The Hall of Fame quarterback purchased about five percent of the team, according to people familiar with the deal.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

Weekend schedule and broadcast info for NASCAR Cup, Xfinity playoffs at Las Vegas

The Round of 8 begins for both the Cup and Xfinity Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Friday schedule for NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Xfinity Series teams practice and qualify at Las Vegas.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Watch live: JD Vance rallies voters in Las Vegas

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (Ohio) is rallying voters in the critical swing state of Nevada Wednesday afternoon, as the campaign season enters the final stretch. Vance's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Watch: Trump targets AAPI community at Las Vegas rally

Former President Trump participated in a campaign rally with Turning Point PAC and Turning Point Action in battleground Nevada on Thursday evening. The "United for Change" campaign event was ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Joyce Mack, a 'Founding Mother' of Las Vegas, Dies at 99

While her husband’s bank built the Strip, she supported arts, civic and education institutions that made a city worth living in for more than a long weekend.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Tearful Adele hugs Celine Dion at Las Vegas show

Fans could be heard clapping and cheering as the two icons met at Caesars Palace.

Harris campaign to advertise on Las Vegas Sphere, a political first: Report

The advertisements will coincide with Harris' visit to Las Vegas on Thursday.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Why Are Hospital Gowns So Ugly?

Curious why medical patient attire is so unflattering, a reader asks our fashion critic if it’s intentional.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22

Why are there so few Brits in the NBA?

As the new NBA season starts, BBC Sport asks why there are so few British players in the league.

Nvidia is the ‘single most important company’ for investors. These numbers prove why.

Nvidia’s stock packs the ability to take big swings regularly, even as the company’s market cap has swelled enough to garner large weightings in indexes.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16