Archive for February, 2012

A model day in Las Vegas, if you like swimsuit models

One thing that sucks about Las Vegas, is the lack of celebrities, and beautiful women. Come on, get off the floor, I am obviously kidding. Vegas is known for for those two things, among others. It’s when you mix the two together, the party starts. What am I talking about? Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl [...]

Vegas Gab News and Notes: Ali and Rugby–2 Las Vegas champions

Following Muhammad Ali’s career, I still can’t believe the man is turning 70. He may not be the the guy we all remember, but he will always be “The Greatest”. This weekend in Las Vegas a party is planned in the Champ’s honor. It’s the “Power of Love Gala”, that is truly a star-studded gala [...]

Big League Weekend tickets go on sale Monday the 13th

Time to get your tickets to Big League Weekend. Yes, you can start buying your duckets to the Texas Rangers-Chicago Cubs game on Monday, February 13th. This 2 game series takes place on March 17-18 at Cashman field. Tickets can also be purchased through Ticketmaster (1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com). Ticketmaster outlets are located at selected Smith’s Food [...]

Time to “Scoot” on down to Orleans arena–the Globetrotters are back in town

Over my lifetime I have seen the Harlem Globetrotters about 15 times. I think the shows are a blast, and their entertaining skills are unmatched. I found myself in a fortunate position to interview one of the guys when I was informed that a Globetrotter is from Las Vegas. Let me introduce you to “Scooter.” [...]

World Championship of Sign Spinning exists, and it’s here in Las Vegas

It is Tax season—again, and we all know what that means? It means we’ll be seeing a whole bunch of Statue of Liberty’s spinning signs on the side of the road. For the most part, I don’t give the spinners a second look. Maybe I should start paying attention, because one day that spinner may [...]

Rugby Sevens–It’s one big scrum going on at Sam Boyd Stadium,

I have never played Rugby, so maybe that’s why I haven’t gained a foothold on that sport. I have a friend that’s part of the TV coverage, so that has piqued my interest of late. Going out to watch the Rugby Sevens games tonight at Sam Boyd got me all fired up. Watching and meeting [...]

Destination Vegas: Showgirlz ready to sack their competition

My first thought upon arriving at the Las Vegas Sports Park was, “Does Coach Lee ever rest”? The man just finished a hectic season as head coach of the LFL’s Las Vegas Sin, and now, with no break, is back to coaching the Las Vegas Showgirlz. Unlike the Sin, the Showgirlz are an outdoor football [...]

Bright light’s, big city–MMA Champion Dave Mazany shines (and trains) in Las Vegas

I think it’s fair to call MMA fighters modern day Gladiators. They train like their relatives of yesteryear, and while they don’t carry swords, they do carry just as much wallop in their hands, arms and legs. I met one up with a Mixed Martial Artist today by the name of Dave Mazany (Ma-zonn-eee), who [...]