OT: The Original OT Thread - Chit chat, Raiders, Rebels, etc.

[LadyStanley]

Orlando Magic end NBA Summer League, could play in Las Vegas

Orlando Magic ending NBA Summer League participation. Leaving only SLC and Vegas. Future only set for this summer.

 

[LadyStanley]

Las Vegas will host all 30 teams for the NBA summer league

Vegas to host all 30 teams for NBA Summer League


Entertainment capital strikes again.

 

[LadyStanley]

Documents show WNBA files to name team ‘Las Vegas Stars’

Las Vegas WNBA team nicknamed Stars

 

[BattleBorn]

Documents show WNBA files to name team ‘Las Vegas Stars’

Las Vegas WNBA team nicknamed Stars

Would have sworn the 51s still owned the rights to Las Vegas Stars.

 

[Nevada Jones]

Documents show WNBA files to name team ‘Las Vegas Stars’

Las Vegas WNBA team nicknamed Stars

Ugh.

Stars is so generic. Was hoping it would be changed to something cool so I could get slightly excited about our team.

 

[LadyStanley]

Would have sworn the 51s still owned the rights to Las Vegas Stars.

Maybe they did a deal with new team

 

[Nevada Jones]

Just had a thought...they could have named the team the GOLDEN Stars.

Yep, that would work.

 

[Say Hey Kid]

Ugh. Stars is so generic. Was hoping it would be changed to something cool so I could get slightly excited about our team.

Agreed. I like the Gamecocks.

 

[Nevada Jones]

Your Las Vegas Gamecocks! Love it!

 

[Say Hey Kid]

Your Las Vegas Gamecocks! Love it!

Thanks! Who do you guys like for the Baseball Hall of Fame? I like Chipper, Mussina, Schilling, and Whitaker.

 

[Nevada Jones]

Chipper for sure. Schilling. Santana maybe. Kinda on the fence there.

 

[Say Hey Kid]

If grade school libraries had music, what bands should be banned to protect kid's taste? I'll take Bieber, Insane Clown Posse, and the Jonas Brothers for 500, Alex.

P.S. The Civil War was fought from Vermont to New Mexico. Look it up.

 

[Nevada Jones]

Marilyn Manson.

Although I did see an interview with him once...way more intelligent and well-spoken than I would ever have imagined. Funny, too.

But I think he was drunk at the time.

 

[Say Hey Kid]

 

[LadyStanley]

More than 700 register for Lights FC player combine
700 hopefuls register for Lights FC player combine

The dream is alive

 

[willy702]

More than 700 register for Lights FC player combine
700 hopefuls register for Lights FC player combine

The dream is alive

Nice idea to build support, but really how many players might they sign from something like this? One? There aren't any undiscovered talents at the USL level, the team ought to have enough connections to fill a roster with known quantities.

 

[LadyStanley]

I know that a number of ECHL teams have open tryouts. They guarantee at least 3 will go forward to full camp (goalie, D, F). I might imagine the Lights will allow 1-2 guys to go forward.

But you never know what you might find.

 

[SniperHF]

Never been to Las Vegas, but I'll be in town over Christmas from the 24th through the 27th.

Any suggestions for stuff to do or local restaurants?

Casinos aren't really my scene so suggestions more in town are welcome.

 

[BattleBorn]

Never been to Las Vegas, but I'll be in town over Christmas from the 24th through the 27th.

Any suggestions for stuff to do or local restaurants?

Casinos aren't really my scene so suggestions more in town are welcome.

Christmas is going to be a tough time to avoid casinos. Where are you staying?

 

[SniperHF]

Christmas is going to be a tough time to avoid casinos. Where are you staying?

Rented house somewhere unknown and I'll have my own car so distance isn't a problem.

 

[BattleBorn]

Rented house somewhere unknown and I'll have my own car so distance isn't a problem.

The Pinball Hall of Fame is pretty cool. It's a little weird, but always a good time.
You could do Red Rock Canyon if you want to hang out outside and the weather doesn't stink. Mt. Charleston if you'd prefer snow.
The Mob Museum is supposed to be a good time, I haven't personally visited yet.
Fremont East is pretty alright if you want to get drinks without the gambling. It's downtown, so it's gritty, but with a hipster early gentrification/renewal vibe.

 

[LadyStanley]

https://www.thesmithcenter.com/shows-tickets/event-calendar/
Nutcracker ends 12/24 at Smith Center

Excalibur's medieval banquet has Christmas theme through 12/28 IIRC.

Las Vegas Entertainment Calendar
Here's Caesar's entertainment summary of events (you can search by dates)

Entertainment, Concerts, Shows
Here's MGM resorts entertainment summary (including T-Mobile Arena)

Home Page - STNLive
Station Casinos' entertainment

 

[Say Hey Kid]

...It's downtown, so it's gritty, but with a hipster early gentrification/renewal vibe.

That sounds like my first wife.

 

[Scott Stevens]

Thanks! Who do you guys like for the Baseball Hall of Fame? I like Chipper, Mussina, Schilling, and Whitaker.

I’m on the fence with Mike Mussina. When you have to start comparing who is already in that is comparable to him to make your argument, I don’t love it. I feel he’s one of those guys.

Like if he actually was a Cy Young winner or World Series winner, instead of “almost”, i would probably be on his side with my non existent vote.

 

[Nevada Jones]

That sounds like my first wife.

Had to give you more than just a "like" on this one!