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Kobe Bryant passes Jordan on NBA all-time scoring list

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December 14, 2014 - 7:01 pm

Kobe Bryant eclipsed Michael Jordan on the National Basketball Association’s all-time scoring list on Sunday, surpassing the legendary scorer during the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game at the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Bryant entered the game needing nine points to top the retired Jordan’s mark of 32,292 points and move into third on the all-time list.

The 36-year-old Bryant did it in his 19th season and 1,269th game. Jordan’s career lasted 15 seasons and 1,072 games.

Bryant now trails only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387 points) and Karl Malone (36,928) in career points.

Aces coach explains why in-game ESPN interview ended awkwardly

By Callie Lawson-Freeman / RJ

May 17, 2024 - 6:44 pm

Becky Hammon’s awkward in-game interview with ESPN during the Aces’ season-opening win on Tuesday wasn’t what it looked like, the coach said.

LVCVA announces $100K sponsorship with each Aces player

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

May 17, 2024 - 6:01 pm

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will sponsor each member of the Las Vegas Aces, paying $100,000 per player for the 2024 WNBA season.

Aces use TV, video production to enhance their brand

By Callie Lawson-Freeman / RJ

May 17, 2024 - 4:08 pm

The Aces are at the cutting edge of media presentation, as six members of the organization served as on-air talent in some capacity during the offseason.

Lakers to hold preseason game in Las Vegas

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

May 17, 2024 - 6:40 am

The Los Angeles Lakers will once again host a preseason game in Las Vegas.

Graney: You can book it — Aces will pull off three-peat

By Ed Graney / RJ

May 15, 2024 - 4:01 pm

The two-time defending WNBA champion Aces have the best players and the best coach, and they’ll fight through down moments to claim another title.

3 takeaways: Aces raise banner, hold on in season opener — PHOTOS

By Callie Lawson-Freeman / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 10:16 pm

A’ja Wilson scored 30 points, and the Aces held on for the win in front of the largest crowd the team has ever had at Michelob Ultra Arena.

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Bettor gives up shot at $1.7M, cashes out $100 parlay early

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 5:45 pm

The bettor placed the $100 three-team futures parlay in May 2023 on the World Series, Super Bowl and NBA Finals winners that would have paid $1.7 million.

LVCVA approves sponsorships for 2 major sporting events

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 4:58 pm

The two sporting events — one held on the UNLV campus and one coming to Allegiant Stadium — will receive a total $6.2 million in financial backing.

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Aces players, coach dominate WNBA preseason survey

By Callie Lawson-Freeman / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 10:47 am

The back-to-back WNBA champion Aces were mentioned frequently in the league’s annual survery of general managers Tuesday.

Aces rookies brace for rude awakening in WNBA debuts

By Callie Lawson-Freeman / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 7:12 pm

Aces rookies Kate Martin and Dyaisha Fair will be prepared for anything when the two-time defending WNBA champions open the season against the Phoenix Mercury.