Last Week in Las Vegas Sports (Oct 3 -9)
From the Golden Knights' winning streak to a plea by Lebron James, here's what happened last week in Las Vegas sports (Oct 3 -9).
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What does the future hold for the Las Vegas Golden Knights? That's the big question as they enter the 2022 NHL season, and it’s not an easy one.
Fortunately for Las Vegas sports fans, the Golden Knights made the best of the unknown by winning their last three preseason games. The streak includes a 4-3 victory over the Coyotes, a 6-4 victory over the Kings, and another 5-1 victory over the Coyotes.
While the Golden Knights still need to impress during the regular season, this is a pretty good start. Adin Hill and Logan Thompson are getting better in front of the net and could anchor this team early on.
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What Las Vegas Raiders fans saw from Joshua Jacobs last Sunday was spectacular. Jacobs's two touchdowns and 144 yards against the Broncos were enough to put him 10th on the all-time Raiders rushing list! He could even crack the top five if this continues.
The news comes after the Raiders decided to decline Jacobs' third-year option. Between that and the Raiders selecting two running backs in the draft, the writing is on the wall for Jacobs to step up! Hopefully, Sunday’s performance was enough for them to keep him around past next season.
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Hailee Deegan is a rising star in NASCAR, and that’s why every move she makes creates waves. She did this again last week by announcing that she would be making her Xfinity Series debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The race is scheduled for Saturday, October 16 at noon.
Related: Four Las Vegas sports events you need to see live!
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According to a report from the Athletic, Las Vegas Golden Knights owner, Bill Foley has verbally agreed to buy AFC Bournemouth. If true, Foley becomes the second American businessman to become the owner of a Premiere soccer league.
He is set to take the club over from the current owner, Max Denin, who has served in the position for 11 years. The deal is estimated to be worth $133 million, and it seems like Foley is serious about it. He even flew to see the team practice and also attended their season opener against Leicester City.
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Multiple-time NBA Champion Lebron James called for an NBA team in Sin City last week. His statement comes after months of rumors about an expansion team coming to Vegas.
There are also talks about Lebron James possibly becoming an owner of an NBA franchise, but he would have to retire. Some even believe that James would possibly leave Los Angeles for a Las Vegas expansion team.
Next: Events for gamers at HyperEx Arena in Las Vegas
And that's everything that happened last week in Las Vegas sports (Oct 3 -9).
#5 Las Vegas Golden Knights finish preseason with a three-game winning streak
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Source. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1155638425064015&set=pb.100018536063121.-2207520000..&type=3[/caption]What does the future hold for the Las Vegas Golden Knights? That's the big question as they enter the 2022 NHL season, and it’s not an easy one.
Fortunately for Las Vegas sports fans, the Golden Knights made the best of the unknown by winning their last three preseason games. The streak includes a 4-3 victory over the Coyotes, a 6-4 victory over the Kings, and another 5-1 victory over the Coyotes.
While the Golden Knights still need to impress during the regular season, this is a pretty good start. Adin Hill and Logan Thompson are getting better in front of the net and could anchor this team early on.
#4 Joshua Jacobs moves to 10th on the all-time Raiders rushing list.
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Source. https://www.facebook.com/Raiders/photos/5985683288128775[/caption]What Las Vegas Raiders fans saw from Joshua Jacobs last Sunday was spectacular. Jacobs's two touchdowns and 144 yards against the Broncos were enough to put him 10th on the all-time Raiders rushing list! He could even crack the top five if this continues.
The news comes after the Raiders decided to decline Jacobs' third-year option. Between that and the Raiders selecting two running backs in the draft, the writing is on the wall for Jacobs to step up! Hopefully, Sunday’s performance was enough for them to keep him around past next season.
#3 Hailee Deegan to make Xfinity Series debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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Source. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=646494166840309&set=pb.100044391940901.-2207520000..&type=3[/caption]Hailee Deegan is a rising star in NASCAR, and that’s why every move she makes creates waves. She did this again last week by announcing that she would be making her Xfinity Series debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The race is scheduled for Saturday, October 16 at noon.
“I really just wanted to make my debut, for sure, on a mile-and-a-half because that’s where I feel the most comfortable,” said Deegan during a video on her Youtube Channel. “I wanted to get my feet wet in the Xfinity Series... I could not be more excited."
Related: Four Las Vegas sports events you need to see live!
#2 Report claims Las Vegas Golden Knights owner agreed to buy Bournemouth
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Source. YouTube[/caption]According to a report from the Athletic, Las Vegas Golden Knights owner, Bill Foley has verbally agreed to buy AFC Bournemouth. If true, Foley becomes the second American businessman to become the owner of a Premiere soccer league.
He is set to take the club over from the current owner, Max Denin, who has served in the position for 11 years. The deal is estimated to be worth $133 million, and it seems like Foley is serious about it. He even flew to see the team practice and also attended their season opener against Leicester City.
#1 Lebron James calls on Adam Silver to bring NBA Basketball to Las Vegas
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Source. Facebook https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/lebron-james-commissioner-adam-silver-185639442.html[/caption]Multiple-time NBA Champion Lebron James called for an NBA team in Sin City last week. His statement comes after months of rumors about an expansion team coming to Vegas.
“I would love to bring a team here at some point. That would be amazing. I know (NBA Commissioner) Adam is in Abu Dhabi right now,” James said during an interview. “But he probably sees every single interview and transcript that comes through from NBA players. So, I want the team here, Adam. Thank you.”
There are also talks about Lebron James possibly becoming an owner of an NBA franchise, but he would have to retire. Some even believe that James would possibly leave Los Angeles for a Las Vegas expansion team.
Next: Events for gamers at HyperEx Arena in Las Vegas
And that's everything that happened last week in Las Vegas sports (Oct 3 -9).