The new league is taking the next step in preparing to open play in January.
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In the Pits: F1 learns it overestimated fan demand for Las Vegas, the most expensive race of the year
There will be bumps in Formula One’s $500 million Las Vegas Grand Prix later this week.
Commentary: From freaks to unicorns, this age of NBA big men is all about possibility
Quietly, Jerry Brewer writes, the sport is about a decade into an age in which versatile size has become the most coveted and nourished commodity.
On opening night, one NBA coach could only talk about Maine
Sacramento’s season-opening victory wasn’t the primary topic on head coach Mike Brown’s mind Wednesday night.
American Logan Sargeant trying to hang on in F1 through difficult rookie season
Sargeant’s rookie season with Williams has been hampered by a series of expensive crashes and dismal results that have some wondering if his time in Formula One is careening toward a quick end.
Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals
Aces rout Liberty, take 2-0 series lead in WNBA Finals
A’ja Wilson scored 26 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 104-76 on Wednesday.
With record-setting barrage, Diamondbacks sweep Dodgers out of playoffs
No. 6 seed Arizona has won all five of its postseason games, eliminating the Brewers in a best-of-three series and the Dodgers in a best-of-five.
Commentary: At Ryder Cup, the U.S. is done in by its arrogance again
John Feinstein writes that the Americans play as if they have nothing to prove.
Messi Mania has grabbed hold in Major League Soccer, but will it be a long-lasting boost?
Lionel Messi’s arrival in the United States has boosted his team and Major League Soccer.