Nick Walters

Las Vegas

Senior Sports Reporter at KTNV-TV (Las Vegas, NV)

Doing the sports on the tube in Vegas. @KTNV senior sports reporter. @UTAustin grad. Tuddy’s dog dad. Lineman at heart. TexMex & BBQ snob.

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Today in Vegas sports: Aces prepare for return of Kelsey Plum, local to be featured in new F1 Netflix show

1 week ago | ktnv.com | Rochelle Richards |Nick Walters |Alex Eschelman

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Today in Las Vegas sports:The Aces are preparing for the return of a familiar faceHockey continues into the summer for the Vegas Golden KnightsF1 Academy documentary A homecoming for the AcesThe Las Vegas Aces are preparing for the return of Kelsey Plum on Friday. Plum, who won two championships with the Aces, was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks during the off-season in a deal that sent Jewell Loyd to Las Vegas.
'Something for everybody': Lee Canyon mountain biking season opens with new additions for the summer

1 week ago | ktnv.com | Nick Walters

MOUNT CHARLESTON (KTNV) — While Memorial Day weekend attracted many people to Las Vegas, some locals broke their bikes and escaped the heat. Lee Canyon opened its summer season on Friday, and Monday saw the site finish its grand opening weekend of mountain biking. Valley locals made the trip north and up in elevation to hit the trails.
Raiders partner with CCSD to launch middle school flag football

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Nick Walters

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Raiders made a big announcement that had nothing to do with its play on Sundays. The Silver and Black are partnering with Clark County School District and its middle school athletic department to form the Silver and Black League for middle school flag football, the team announced Thursday at Sig Rogich Middle School in Summerlin.
VGK fans thank Golden Knights for Season 8 memories by coating the Fortress

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Nick Walters

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Vegas Golden Knights held their annual 'Coat the Fortress' event at T-Mobile arena on Tuesday. A week after the Knights were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in the Second Round, VGK season ticket holders came out to paint the Season 8 ice before it's melted down for the summer. Need this girl in all my TV tagouts 😂 pic.twitter.com/2eVL5JYjEM— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) May 21, 2025 Fans let their art skills out with messages and images of support for Vegas Born.
Who might not be back? What to know entering the Vegas Golden Knights' offseason

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Nick Walters
Golden Knights share final thoughts on playoff elimination and Season 8

3 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Nick Walters

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The curtain closed on the Vegas Golden Knights' season Wednesday night in a 1-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the Second Round. The Guys in Gold enjoyed a milestone regular season, reaching 50 wins for the third time in franchise history and winning the Pacific Division for the fourth time, but ultimately couldn't make a deep run.
Golden Knights face reality of their season

3 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Nick Walters

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Season 8 for the Vegas Golden Knights came to a bitter end Wednesday night with a 1-0 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the Second Round. With captain Mark Stone and forward Brandon Saad out of the lineup, Vegas was shut out, and Edmonton sealed the series win with a goal 7 minutes into OT.
Knights face elimination in Game 5 against Oilers after 3-0 shutout

3 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Nick Walters

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Vegas Golden Knights are facing elimination as they return to T-Mobile Arena for Game 5 against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. After being shut out 3-0 in Game 4, the Knights trail 3-1 in the second-round playoff series. Vegas now must win three consecutive games—two on home ice—to avoid their season coming to an end.
VGK HC Bruce Cassidy talks do-or-die Game 5 following shutout loss in Edmonton

3 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Nick Walters

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — After Reilly Smith's game-winner in the final regulation of Game 3, the Vegas Golden Knights suffered a shutout 3-0 road loss in Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers. Following Monday's letdown outing, the Oilers lead the Second Round series 3-1 and have the Knights on the ropes. Head coach Bruce Cassidy is expected to look ahead to what it will take to win Game 5 in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
Golden Knights making tweaks with 'sense of urgency' after dropping Game 1 vs Oilers

1 month ago | ktnv.com | Nick Walters

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Vegas Golden Knights fell down 0-1 in their Second Round series against the Edmonton Oilers in Tuesday's 4-2 home loss. After taking a 2-0 1st period lead, the Guys in Gold saw their sticks go cold. Vegas was shut out in the final two periods, only attempting seven shots in that span.