Mark Anderson

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Stanley Cup Final is so close to being a tossup, Florida would likely be favored if the Panthers had home-ice advantage. But that edge belongs to Edmonton, which largely explains why the Oilers are slight favorites to win the series, which begins Wednesday. “However you want to look at this pie, you could make an argument that either team could be favored,” Caesars Sportsbook head of hockey Karry Shreeve said. “Home ice is definitely playing a part.

3 days ago | apnews.com | Mark Anderson

Former UFC fighters file lawsuits, alleging the MMA promotion restricts their earning potential 1 of 2 |  Phil Davis in action against Ryan Bader during a mixed martial arts bout for the light heavyweight title at Bellator 180 on Saturday, June 24, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan,File) 2 of 2 |  Light heavyweight fighter Misha Cirkunov poses at a UFC Fight Night Vancouver official weigh-in in Richmond, British Columbia, Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

1 week ago | apnews.com | Mark Anderson

Geno Smith and Pete Carroll reunion in Vegas has the Raiders hoping for repeat success 1 of 2 |  Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith participates during an NFL football practice Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher) 2 of 2 |  Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll speaks with players during an NFL football practice Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher) HENDERSON, Nev.

2 weeks ago | apnews.com | Mark Anderson

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins is facing an uncertain recovery process from a broken foot suffered last season and isn’t close to returning, Las Vegas coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday. Wilkins was at organized team activities practice, but did not participate. He received extra work on the side afterward. “It’s been a difficult recovery and he’s done everything he needs to do,” Carroll said. “He’s been here every day. He’s here early working hard.

2 weeks ago | apnews.com | Mark Anderson

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Enhanced Games, a sports festival that bills itself as better than the Olympics because it allows athletes to benefit from using performance-enhancing drugs, will kick off next year in Las Vegas over Memorial Day weekend. The inaugural competition in Sin City will feature swimming, track and field and weightlifting, in an event designed to disrupt a status quo in the international anti-doping movement that some feel is failing.