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Sunday, March 10, 2013  Matt Kenseth won on his 41st birthday for his new Joe Gibbs Racing team, barely holding off Kasey Kahne for his third victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday.

Saturday, November 26, 2011  Maurice Jones scored 28 and converted all seven of his 3-pointers to lift USC over South Carolina 63-60 in the final round of the Las Vegas Invitational Saturday night.

Saturday, November 26, 2011  Harrison Barnes scored 21 points, and P.J. Hairston had 19 to help top-ranked North Carolina beat South Carolina 87-62 on Friday night in the third round of the Las Vegas Invitational.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Malik Cooke scored 18 points and spearheaded a late rally as South Carolina escaped the upset bid of Mississippi Valley State with a 61-57 victory on Tuesday night.

Sunday, December 19, 2010  Christian Watford scored 22 points as Indiana rolled to a 102-60 victory over South Carolina State in the Las Vegas Classic on Sunday.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  Michigan State is a longshot despite its trip to the finals last year, oddsmakers in Las Vegas said.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009  Max Hall throws 3 TD passes, leads BYU past Oregon State 44-20 in Las Vegas Bowl

Tuesday, November 10, 2009  World Series of Poker title, $8.55M prize boost career prospects for 21-year-old Cada of Mich.

Friday, October 02, 2009  Vegas judge issues warrant for boxing trainer Roger Mayweather after Floyd's uncle skips court

Monday, August 24, 2009  Las Vegas police searching Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s Rolls Royce in shooting investigation

Wednesday, July 22, 2009  West Coast Conference signs 3-year deal to keep tournament in Las Vegas

Thursday, April 23, 2009  NASCAR season-ending Sprint Cup banquet leaving New York for Las Vegas

Saturday, April 04, 2009  NASCAR's year-ending awards celebration could be moving from New York to Las Vegas