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UNLV NAMES MARCUS ARROYO NEW FOOTBALL HEAD COACH

UNLV NAMES MARCUS ARROYO NEW FOOTBALL HEAD COACH

Marcus Arroyo has been appointed the new head coach of UNLV’s football program, Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois announced this morning. Arroyo comes to UNLV just days after helping lead the University of Oregon to the Pac-12 Conference championship. The 39-year-old served as the Ducks’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach the past three seasons and was tabbed assistant head coach entering the 2019 campaign.


“Marcus has demonstrated a commitment to integrity and excellence throughout his career, and we look forward to a bright future for our football program under his leadership,” UNLV President Marta Meana said. “We’re excited to welcome Marcus and his family to Las Vegas and UNLV.”


Arroyo, a strong recruiter, was instrumental in bringing talent into the Ducks’ program as its last two recruiting classes have ranked No. 1 in the Pac-12 and among the nation’s elite. Oregon’s offense ranked 15th in the nation in scoring this season.


A native of Colfax, California, Arroyo was a three-year letterwinner at San Jose State University where he played quarterback from 1998-2002, at the same time Reed-Francois served as the Spartans’ Director of Compliance.


“It’s remarkable to see things come full circle 20 years later,” Reed-Francois said, “We set out to find a teacher and a competitor with the character, competence, energy and intellect to bring out the best in our 105 young men and recruit and develop the next group of Rebel football student-athletes. We looked for a leader that is a great evaluator of talent, who can sell what makes UNLV, our community, and our program unique, and helps develop and prepare our student-athletes for the next level. When Marcus and I reconnected during the search process, his alignment with these attributes became evident. I am confident he is the right coach to lead UNLV football’s ascent, and we are thrilled to welcome him along with Kelly and Cruz to the Rebel family.”


Considered one of the rising stars on the college coaching scene, Arroyo brings experience as a coach for every offensive position except the offensive line. Prior to moving to Eugene, Arroyo coached at Oklahoma State University (running backs 2015-16), the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers (interim offensive coordinator 2014), the University of Southern Mississippi (offensive coordinator and outside receivers 2013), and at the University of California (passing-game coordinator 2011-12). He is no stranger to the Mountain West’s coaching landscape, having coached at the University of Wyoming (offensive coordinator and quarterbacks 2009-2010) and as the co-offensive coordinator for two seasons and quarterbacks coach for three campaigns at his alma mater, San Jose State (2006-08). He became a graduate assistant for the Spartans in 2005 after a stint as the offensive coordinator at Prairie View A&M University in 2004. 


“UNLV Athletics is a department on the rise, and my family and I are thrilled to be a part of the Rebel family during this special time,” said Arroyo, “The uniqueness of Las Vegas is unrivaled and the opportunity to train, practice, and compete, in some of the country’s best facilities in one of the world’s most vibrant cities cannot be understated. We will work tirelessly to elevate UNLV Football to the championship caliber program that it is positioned to be. I can’t wait to get started, and I look forward to meeting our student-athletes, support staff, and fans.”


Arroyo will be formally introduced to the Las Vegas community on Friday, December 13 at 11 a.m. in the Fertitta Football Complex’s Gaughan Family Dining Hall.

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Runnin’ Rebels To Face BYU Saturday In Salt Lake City

RUNNIN’ REBELS TO FACE BYU IN SALT LAKE CITY

Saturday’s game between former Mountain West rivals at 12 p.m. PT on BYUtv

 

After opening Mountain West play Wednesday with a thrilling 81-80 double-overtime win at Fresno State, the UNLV men’s basketball team will resume non-conference action on Saturday, Dec. 7, by traveling to Salt Lake City, Utah, to face former Mountain West rival BYU at 1 p.m. MT/12 p.m. PT in a neutral-site game at Vivint Smart Home Arena.


Forty percent of UNLV’s games have gone into overtime this season (4 of 10) with Wednesday’s win being the first Runnin’ Rebel overtime victory this year. UNLV (4-6) opened the 2019-20 season with an 86-71 win over Purdue Fort Wayne then dropped three straight games vs. Power 5 conference teams (vs. Kansas State in OT, at Cal in OT and at UCLA). UNLV has now won two of its last three contests.

Junior guard Amauri Hardy leads four Runnin’ Rebels averaging in double-figure scoring with 17.7 points per game (4th in MW), while junior forward Mbacke Diong is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.1 per contest (2nd in MW, 25th in nation). UNLV is under new leadership this year in head coach T.J. Otzelberger.

BYU (6-4) also has a first-year coach in Mark Pope. The Cougars have also won two of their last three games, but are coming off a 102-95 overtime loss at Utah on Wednesday. BYU has four players averaging in double figures, including Yoeli Childs, who just regained eligibility and scored 29 on Wednesday in his season debut.

Saturday’s game will be televised by BYUtv with Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler calling the action. Jon Sandler, former Runnin’ Rebel Curtis Terry and Steve Cofield (sideline reporter) will handle the UNLV radio call, which may be heard live on ESPN Radio 1100 in Las Vegas and online via the UNLVGameday App and TuneIn.

 

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Runnin’ Rebels Open Mountain West Play Wednesday At Fresno State

RUNNIN’ REBELS OPEN MOUNTAIN WEST PLAY WEDNESDAY

UNLV at Fresno State at 7 p.m. on AT&T SportsNet; Marks earliest league start in program history
After suffering its third overtime loss of the season at Cincinnati on Saturday, the Runnin’ Rebels will open Mountain West play at Fresno State on Wednesday, December 4 at 7 p.m. It will mark the earliest start to conference play for the Runnin’ Rebels in program history.


UNLV (3-6) opened the 2019-20 season with an 86-71 win over Purdue Fort Wayne then dropped three straight games vs. Power 5 conference teams (vs. Kansas State in OT, at Cal in OT and at UCLA). UNLV is 2-3 in its last five contests.

Junior guard Amauri Hardy leads three Runnin’ Rebels averaging in double-figure scoring with 17.7 points per game (3rd in MW), while junior forward Mbacke Diong is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.6 per contest (2nd in MW, 15th in nation). UNLV is under new leadership this year in head coach T.J. Otzelberger.

Fresno State (2-4) is 2-0 at home this season, but has lost its last two contests: a neutral-site game vs. Saint Mary’s (68-58) and at Cal State Northridge (73-72). Three Bulldogs are averaging in double figures in scoring, led by Jarred Hyder’s 15.6 ppg.

Wednesday’s game will be televised by AT&T SportsNet with Drew Goodman, Dave Bollwinkel and Jenny Cavnar (sideline reporter) calling the action. Jon Sandler, former Runnin’ Rebel Curtis Terry and Steve Cofield (sideline reporter) will handle the UNLV radio call, which may be heard live on ESPN Radio 1100 in Las Vegas and online via the UNLVGameday App and TuneIn.

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UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS: Runnin’ Rebels To Close Out Homestand Tuesday Night

RUNNIN’ REBELS TO CLOSE OUT HOMESTAND TUESDAY NIGHT

UNLV men’s basketball team will conclude four-game, eight-day stretch with Jackson State at 7 p.m. at Thomas & Mack Center
 
The UNLV men’s basketball team will conclude its four-game, eight-day homestand on Tuesday, Nov. 26, by hosting Jackson State at 7 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center. It will mark UNLV’s fourth and final game in the Southwestern Showdown presented by Engage Telehealth, a multiple-team event played in round-robin format.


UNLV (2-5) opened the 2019-20 season with an 86-71 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Nov. 5 then dropped three straight games vs. Power 5 conference teams (vs. Kansas State in OT, at Cal in OT and at UCLA) before getting back in the win column against Abilene Christian on Nov. 18. The Runnin’ Rebels have now dropped two straight games, both at home, to Texas State and SMU.

Junior guard Amauri Hardy leads three Runnin’ Rebels averaging in double-figure scoring with 18.0 points per game (3rd in MW), while junior forward Mbacke Diong is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.4 per contest (2nd in MW). In the Runnin’ Rebels’ last game, sophomore guard Bryce Hamilton scored a career-high 18 points on 6 of 11 shooting, including 4 of 6 on 3-pointers. UNLV is under new leadership this year in head coach T.J. Otzelberger.

Jackson State (1-5) lost five straight road games to open the season before recording its first victory of the year on Friday, 72-53, over Southern University at New Orleans, which was also its first home game of the year. Tristan Jarrett leads the team in scoring at 16.7 points per game, while Jayveous McKinnis also is in double figures in scoring with 12.0 ppg and leads the team in rebounding (8.5 rpg).

Tuesday’s game will be video streamed live on the Mountain West Network/UNLVRebels.com with Tony Cordasco and Donovan Stewart calling the action. Jon Sandler, former Runnin’ Rebel Curtis Terry and Steve Cofield (sideline) will handle the UNLV radio call, which may be heard live on ESPN Radio 1100 in Las Vegas and online via the UNLVGameday App and TuneIn.

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UNLV WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS: Six-Game Ticket Package Announced

UNLV LADY REBELS ANNOUNCE SIX-GAME TICKET PACKAGE FOR FANS

Ticket deal will include the Nov. 14 contest against Duke plus five Mountain West Conference games

 
 UNLV Athletics has announced a new six-game ticket plan for the 2019-20 women’s basketball season.

This ticket option will include six of this season’s best Lady Rebel home games and is available for purchase starting today. For just $25, fans can get tickets to the six contests that includes the Thursday, Nov. 14 contest against the Duke Blue Devils in the Thomas & Mack Center. Also included will be Mountain West conference games against in-state rival UNR (Wednesday, Jan. 22), Colorado State (Saturday, Feb. 1), New Mexico (Saturday, Feb. 15), San Diego State (Saturday, Feb. 22) and San Jose State (Thursday, Feb. 27).

To purchase the six-game plan and for complete information, please CLICK HERE.

Season tickets, starting as low as $60, are also on sale now and may be purchased at UNLVtickets.com, by calling 702-739-FANS (3267) or at the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office. VIP Courtside Season Tickets are available as well at $400. Kids 12 and under are free at all UNLV Lady Rebel contests, as are all high school, middle school and elementary students with a Nevada area school ID.

The UNLV Lady Rebels begin the 2019-20 season this Saturday with a 4 pm contest against Cal State Fullerton in the Thomas & Mack Center. 
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UNLV ATHLETICS TO TAKE PART IN SECOND ANNUAL #REBELSGIVE FUNDRAISING DRIVE

UNLV ATHLETICS TO TAKE PART IN SECOND ANNUAL #REBELSGIVE FUNDRAISING DRIVE

University-wide fundraising challenge scheduled for Nov. 7-8 encourages community to get involved and support high-impact campus programs, such as UNLV Athletics
UNLV Athletics is inviting the community to make an impact and donate during the university’s Second Annual #RebelsGive fundraising drive, November 7th and 8th.
 
#RebelsGive is a key part of UNLV Athletics’ Drive for 5 Membership Campaign, in which the Rebel Athletic Fund is working to double its membership base to 5,000-plus donors and grow annual philanthropic revenue. The university-wide fundraising drive is scheduled to take place over a 1,957-minute span, commemorating the year of UNLV’s founding (1957).
 
Gifts made to UNLV Athletics during #RebelsGive directly support student-athlete scholarships and positively impact the department’s efforts to graduate leaders, win championships and excel in all that we do.
 
“Because of the leadership, vision and generosity provided by several of our valued donors, we are confident that we will meet and exceed our goal during Rebels Give,” said UNLV Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois. “With excellence and impact in mind, we are inviting our supporters to consider making an additional gift to UNLV Athletics during this year’s challenge.
 
“It is an important initiative and will help provide our student-athletes with the opportunity to continue having success in the classroom, in competition and in the community. The support has a direct impact on the lives of our student-athletes and on UNLV winning championships.”
 
To donate, get involved and watch the numbers grow throughout the challenge period, click the #RebelsGive website.
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Celebrate the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon at OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

 

CELEBRATE THE ROCK ’N’ ROLL MARATHON AT OYO HOTEL & CASINO LAS VEGAS

On Sunday, Nov. 17, runners in the 11th annual Las Vegas Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon are invited to celebrate their achievement at the newly re-named OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. Whether you’re prepping for the race, supporting as a spectator or winding down from it all, OYO Hotel & Casino has race fans and participants covered with free parking and fantastic deals.

 

Runners can fuel their bodies at the world-famous Hooters Restaurant & Saloon with crave-able favorites including boneless and smoked wings, sandwiches, tacos, salads and cold beer. Following the race, The Underground Lounge is the ideal place to cool down with a refreshing beverage. Guests can cheer on the Vegas Golden Knights while enjoying buckets of beer, available two hours before the game, during and two hours after. Buckets of five (5) select Budweiser products will be available for only $5 in The Underground Lounge, beginning at 2 p.m.

 

OYO Hotel & Casino is also offering guests up to 25 percent off room rates during the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon. Room rates are + resort fees and taxes. Rooms must be booked between now – Nov. 17 and are valid on travel Nov. 11 – Nov. 19. Guests can book online or by phone using the code “LVMAR.”

 

OYO Hotel & Casino is located at 115 E. Tropicana Ave., just steps away from the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon’s starting line.

 

 

About OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

OYO Hotel & Casino is located one block from the famous Las Vegas Strip and directly across from the Las Vegas Monorail, providing access to all Las Vegas has to offer. The property features 657 rooms and suites, the world’s busiest Hooters Restaurant & Saloon, and fun-focused venues like the Porch, Pool and The Underground Lounge. The 30,000 square foot casino floor offers 330 slot and video poker machines, 20 table games and a full Sports Book by William Hill. OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas is owned by OYO Hotels & Homes, the world’s second-largest and fastest-growing hotel chain, and is operated by Highgate with casino operations run by Paragon Gaming. For more information, call 1.866.584.6687 or visit www.oyolasvegas.com.

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Runnin’ Rebels Open Regular Season Tuesday Night At Home

RUNNIN’ REBELS OPEN REGULAR SEASON TUESDAY NIGHT AT HOME

T.J. Otzelberger era officially begins with Purdue Fort Wayne at Thomas & Mack Center on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.

Game Notes vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (PDF)|  Buy UNLVtickets|  Schedule  |  @UNLVAthletics  |  @TheRunninRebels

The UNLV men’s basketball team, under new leadership in head coach T.J. Otzelberger, will open the regular season Tuesday, Nov. 5, vs. Purdue Fort Wayne at 7 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center.


It will mark the Runnin’ Rebels’ first official contest under Otzelberger.

Tickets to the season opener, which start at just $13 when purchased in advance, may be bought at UNLVtickets.com, by calling 702-729-FANS (3267) or by visiting the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office. Season tickets, groups, mini-plans and single-game tickets for the 2019-20 season are also on sale now.

UNLV returns two starters from last year’s team, which went 17-14 and tied for fourth in the Mountain West at 11-7, along with five other Runnin’ Rebel letterwinners. The program has welcomed five new student-athletes eligible to compete this season, along with two NCAA Division I transfers who are redshirting.

The Runnin’ Rebels’ leading returning scorer from last season is junior guard Amauri Hardy (13.1 ppg), while junior forward Mbacke Diong is the team’s returning leading rebounder (6.8 rpg). In UNLV’s 112-54 exhibition win over West Coast Baptist on Oct. 25, new junior guard Jonah Antonio led the Runnin’ Rebels with 23 points on 7 of 11 from 3-point range. Junior forward Donnie Tillman is another newcomer to watch.

Purdue Fort Wayne was 18-15 overall last year and tied for third in the Summit League at 9-7.

Tuesday’s game will be video streamed live on UNLVRebels.com with Tony Cordasco and Donovan Stewart calling the action. Jon Sandler, former Runnin’ Rebel Curtis Terry and Steve Cofield (sidelines) will handle the UNLV radio call, which may be heard live on ESPN Radio 1100 in Las Vegas and online via the UNLVGameday App and TuneIn.

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UNLV WOMEN’S SOCCER STARTS FINAL WEEKEND OF SEASON WITH SENIOR NIGHT AGAINST UNR

UNLV WOMEN’S SOCCER STARTS FINAL WEEKEND OF SEASON WITH SENIOR NIGHT AGAINST UNR

Friday is also a Silver State Series contest and Code Red game for UNLV
 
 UNLV women’s soccer will close out the 2019 regular season with a pair of home games, starting with Friday night’s Senior Night contest against the UNR Wolf Pack at 7 pm. The game is also a Code Red game for UNLV, and part of the Silver State Series, the all-sports challenge between the two schools sponsored by IBEW and Nevada Donor Network. There will also be a pregame tailgate, free to all with free food, drinks and live music starting at 5 pm, thanks to the UNLV Soccer Foundation. Sunday meanwhile will see the Rebels go out of conference play to host the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at 1 pm. Both games will be at Johann Memorial Field.
Tickets are just $8 for adults or $5 if bought online at UNLVTickets.com by the day before the game, $5 for seniors and staff, while kids 12 and under and all Nevada students under the age of 17 receive free admission to UNLV soccer contests.
Friday’s game will have a live video stream on the Mountain West Network, which is available on UNLVRebels.com, while Sunday’s contest will be on YouTube. Wyatt Tomchek will provide the play-by-play for both games.
Friday, Nov. 1 – 7 pm
UNLV vs UNR
Johann Memorial Field (Las Vegas)
Live Video | Live Stats
 
Sunday, Oct. 27 – 10 am
UNLV vs Colorado State
Johann Memorial Field (Las Vegas)
Live Video (YouTube) | Live Stats  
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UNLV LADY REBELS SELECTED SEVENTH IN PRESEASON MOUNTAIN WEST POLL

UNLV LADY REBELS SELECTED SEVENTH IN PRESEASON MOUNTAIN WEST POLL

Two conference honorees return for the Lady Rebels for the 2019-20 season
 
UNLV women’s basketball was picked seventh in the 2019-20 Mountain West preseason poll that was released by the league office Thursday. Voting on the preseason poll, as well as the preseason all-conference team, were all 11 head coaches as well as select media members.
 
The Lady Rebels, who finished tied for fifth a year ago, return just 32% of its scoring from a year ago after graduating four senior starters and one key backup. Among the returnees however is 2018-19 Mountain West 6th Player of the Year Rodjanae Wade, a senior center who was third on the team in scoring with 8.1 ppg and second in rebounding with 5.9 rpg. Another key returnee is junior guard Bailey Thomas, a starter who earned All-MW Defensive team honors a year ago. The Lady Rebels will also feature a top-60 ranked six-member freshman class.
 
Defending champion Boise State is the preseason favorite with 305 points and 25 first place votes, while New Mexico had three first-place votes and came second in the poll at 280. Fresno State was third with 228, Wyoming fourth (20), San Diego State fifth (185) and Colorado State sixth (185). Following the Lady Rebels was Utah State in eighth (116), just one vote ahead of UNR (115). Air Force was 10th (85), while San Jose State rounded out the poll in 11th with 77 points.
 
The Lady Rebels will play another challenging schedule this season, starting with the season opener against Cal State Fullerton Nov. 9 in the Thomas & Mack Center, followed by another game in the TMC five days later against Duke (Nov. 14). Other highlights of the schedule includes a road game at USC (Dec. 14) and the Duel In the Desert tournament in December, in which UNLV host Virginia (Dec. 20) and then either preseason top-10 Mississippi State or USF Dec. 21. The Lady Rebels open the MW season right after Thanksgiving, with a home contest against Fresno State Dec. 3.
 
UNLV season tickets are only $60 for 16 home games for adults, and $50 for seniors and UNLV faculty/staff. For information on purchasing season tickets call 702-739-FANS or visit UNLVtickets.com. Kids 12 and under are free at all UNLV Lady Rebel contests, as are all high school, middle school and elementary students with a Nevada area school ID.
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Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Returns to TPC Summerlin, Oct. 5 – 11, 2020

 

 

 

 

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN OPEN RETURNS TO TPC SUMMERLIN, OCT. 5 – 11, 2020

 

The 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open brings the FedExCup to TPC Summerlin as the PGA TOUR returns to the Las Vegas valley for the 38th consecutive year in this weeklong charitable tournament. Defending champion, Kevin Na will be one of the many top golfers in the world that will participate in the competition and help support the mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children® from Oct. 5 – 11 at TPC Summerlin.  For more information, please visit www.shrinershospitalsopen.com.

 

Follow the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Single-Game Tickets For Runnin’ Rebel Basketball On Sale Now

SINGLE-GAME TICKETS FOR RUNNIN’ REBEL BASKETBALL ON SALE NOW
Tickets available for marquee games against Kansas State, SMU, UNR and more
Single-game tickets for UNLV men’s basketball for the 2019-20 season are now on sale.
 
An exclusive window began Thursday for season ticket holders to purchase single-game tickets online for the 2019-20 season, but now they are available for purchase by the general public online, over the phone and in person.
 

UNLV’s schedule in head coach T.J. Otzelberger’s first season leading the Runnin’ Rebels includes non-conference home games at the Thomas & Mack Center against defending Big 12 champion Kansas State, SMU, and Mountain West opponents San Diego State, UNR and New Mexico.


Complete pricing and single game ticket info may be found by clicking here.

Mini-plans are also available for purchase now. Mini-plans include games against Kansas State, SMU, New Mexico, San Diego State and UNR with a meal provided at each game. Mini-plans are available in select Lower Bowl areas and include access to the ticket exchange program.

More info on the mini-plans may be found by clicking here. Visit UNLVtickets.com or call 702-739-FANS (3267) for all UNLV Athletics ticket information.

The Runnin’ Rebels will play an exhibition game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, October 25, at 7p.m. vs. West Coast Baptist before opening up the regular season at home on Tuesday, Nov. 5, vs. Purdue Fort Wayne.

Season tickets, starting as low as $119, are also on sale now and may be purchased at UNLVtickets.com, by calling 702-739-FANS (3267) or at the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office
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Reflection Bay Golf Club Hosts Audi Henderson Lake Las Vegas Classic

Reflection Bay Golf Club Hosts Audi Henderson Lake Las Vegas Classic

Tournament and Dinner to Benefit Keep Memory Alive

On Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2, Reflection Bay Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas Resort will host the 2019 Audi Henderson Lake Las Vegas Classic to benefit Keep Memory Alive. Weekend festivities include a double shotgun scramble golf tournament, as well as a silent auction and culinary feast, featuring foods prepared by top Las Vegas chefs.

 

Golf enthusiasts are invited to play for charity at Reflection Bay’s award-winning golf course, designed by world-renowned course designer, Jack Nicklaus. Included in the round of golf is a continental breakfast for the morning rounds and a barbecue lunch in the afternoon, prepared by local chef Scott Commings of Reflection Bay. Those interested can register teams of four in the Gross & Net Division of the nonprofit tournament.

 

“This is the third year we have hosted this tournament and it is one of our most popular tournaments of the year,” said Eric Dutt, Reflection Bay Golf Club’s manager of operations.

 

In the evening, registered golfers, event sponsors and guests are invited to enjoy a Welcome Reception overlooking the lake at The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa. The gathering will feature a selection of drinks, appetizers and a live performance by Patrick Sieben. Patrick Sieben is an Emmy Award winning singer and songwriter and his band, Patrick Sieben & The LVB is the resident act at Mandalay Bay and Aria Resort on the Las Vegas Strip.

 

Saturday evening’s event will include a silent auction to benefit Keep Memory Alive, a nonprofit organization that aims to increase awareness and raise funds for the research, diagnosis and treatment of brain disorders. Dozens of the top local and regional chefs and restaurants will be offering cuisine throughout the evening, including The Capital Grille, Zenshin Asian Restaurant, Texas de Brazil, Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, STK Las Vegas, Foundation Room Las Vegas, Grape Street Wine Bar, Marssa Steak & Sushi, Topgolf Las Vegas and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to taste an array of cocktails and beers poured by local wineries and breweries.

 

“This event has been widely popular ever since we brought it to Reflection Bay three years ago,” tournament director Ryan Chackel said. “We’re looking forward to a night of great local cuisine and giving back to an amazing nonprofit organization.”

 

Tickets to Saturday’s feast are available online at www.lakelasvegasclassic.com. Individual tickets are $125 and corporate tables are also available for purchase. Those interested in participating in the Lake Las Vegas Classic golf tournament can register a team and purchase tickets at www.lakelasvegasclassic.com.

About Reflection Bay Golf Club

Reflection Bay Golf Club is set on a luxurious lake located 25 minutes east of the Las Vegas Strip. This 320-acre man-made lake is the centerpiece of the Lake Las Vegas residential resort community. Built in 1998, Reflection Bay Golf Club was designed by 18-time Major winner Jack Nicklaus. The course is designated as a prestigious Jack Nicklaus Signature Design and is one of only three Nicklaus-designed courses in Southern Nevada. For more information, visit http://www.reflectionbaygolf.com.

Hosts Audi Henderson Lake Las Vegas Classic

Tournament and Dinner to Benefit Keep Memory Alive

 

On Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2, Reflection Bay Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas Resort will host the 2019 Audi Henderson Lake Las Vegas Classic to benefit Keep Memory Alive. Weekend festivities include a double shotgun scramble golf tournament, as well as a silent auction and culinary feast, featuring foods prepared by top Las Vegas chefs.

 

Golf enthusiasts are invited to play for charity at Reflection Bay’s award-winning golf course, designed by world-renowned course designer, Jack Nicklaus. Included in the round of golf is a continental breakfast for the morning rounds and a barbecue lunch in the afternoon, prepared by local chef Scott Commings of Reflection Bay. Those interested can register teams of four in the Gross & Net Division of the nonprofit tournament.

 

“This is the third year we have hosted this tournament and it is one of our most popular tournaments of the year,” said Eric Dutt, Reflection Bay Golf Club’s manager of operations.

 

In the evening, registered golfers, event sponsors and guests are invited to enjoy a Welcome Reception overlooking the lake at The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa. The gathering will feature a selection of drinks, appetizers and a live performance by Patrick Sieben. Patrick Sieben is an Emmy Award winning singer and songwriter and his band, Patrick Sieben & The LVB is the resident act at Mandalay Bay and Aria Resort on the Las Vegas Strip.

 

Saturday evening’s event will include a silent auction to benefit Keep Memory Alive, a nonprofit organization that aims to increase awareness and raise funds for the research, diagnosis and treatment of brain disorders. Dozens of the top local and regional chefs and restaurants will be offering cuisine throughout the evening, including The Capital Grille, Zenshin Asian Restaurant, Texas de Brazil, Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, STK Las Vegas, Foundation Room Las Vegas, Grape Street Wine Bar, Marssa Steak & Sushi, Topgolf Las Vegas and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to taste an array of cocktails and beers poured by local wineries and breweries.

 

“This event has been widely popular ever since we brought it to Reflection Bay three years ago,” tournament director Ryan Chackel said. “We’re looking forward to a night of great local cuisine and giving back to an amazing nonprofit organization.”

 

Tickets to Saturday’s feast are available online at www.lakelasvegasclassic.com. Individual tickets are $125 and corporate tables are also available for purchase. Those interested in participating in the Lake Las Vegas Classic golf tournament can register a team and purchase tickets at www.lakelasvegasclassic.com.

 

About Reflection Bay Golf Club

Reflection Bay Golf Club is set on a luxurious lake located 25 minutes east of the Las Vegas Strip. This 320-acre man-made lake is the centerpiece of the Lake Las Vegas residential resort community. Built in 1998, Reflection Bay Golf Club was designed by 18-time Major winner Jack Nicklaus. The course is designated as a prestigious Jack Nicklaus Signature Design and is one of only three Nicklaus-designed courses in Southern Nevada. For more information, visit http://www.reflectionbaygolf.com.

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Photos: WWE, UFC and Boxing Champions set to Clash at WWE Crown Jewel

 

WWE®, UFC AND BOXING CHAMPIONS
SET TO CLASH AT WWE® CROWN JEWEL

 

BROCK LESNAR VS. CAIN VELASQUEZ & TYSON FURY VS. BRAUN STROWMAN

 Two marquee matchups are set for WWE Crown Jewel – WWE Champion Brock Lesnar vs. two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez and WWE Superstar Braun Strowman vs. the undefeated lineal Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury – taking place at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, October 31 at 8 pm AST/1 pm ET.

WWE Crown Jewel will also feature Team Hogan (Seth Rollins, Rusev) vs. Team Flair (Randy Orton, King Corbin) as the two WWE Hall of Famers will coach a hand-picked team of five Superstars for a five-on-five tag team match.

WWE Superstars Roman Reigns, “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt, The New Day and AJ Styles are also scheduled to compete. Mansoor, WWE’s first Saudi Arabian Superstar who was born in Riyadh and won the largest Battle Royal Match in WWE history at Super ShowDown in Jeddah this past June will return home.

The event will stream live on WWE Network at 1 pm ET.

Tickets are still available via www.TicketMX.com with prices starting at 25 SAR.

 

About WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG, family-friendly programming can be seen in more than 800 million homes worldwide in 28 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library, is currently available in more than 180 countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo.

Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements:  This press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks relating to: WWE Network; major distribution agreements; our need to continue to develop creative and entertaining programs and events; a decline in the popularity of our brand of sports entertainment; the continued importance of key performers and the services of Vincent K. McMahon; possible adverse changes in the regulatory atmosphere and related private sector initiatives; the highly competitive, rapidly changing and increasingly fragmented nature of the markets in which we operate and greater financial resources or marketplace presence of many of our competitors; uncertainties associated with international markets; our difficulty or inability to promote and conduct our live events and/or other businesses if we do not comply with applicable regulations; our dependence on our intellectual property rights, our need to protect those rights, and the risks of our infringement of others’ intellectual property rights; the complexity of our rights agreements across distribution mechanisms and geographical areas; potential substantial liability in the event of accidents or injuries occurring during our physically demanding events including, without limitation, claims relating to CTE; large public events as well as travel to and from such events; our feature film business; our expansion into new or complementary businesses and/or strategic investments; our computer systems and online operations; a possible decline in general economic conditions and disruption in financial markets; our accounts receivable; our revolving credit facility; litigation; our potential failure to meet market expectations for our financial performance, which could adversely affect our stock; Vincent K. McMahon exercising control over our affairs, and his interests may conflict with the holders of our Class A common stock; a substantial number of shares which are eligible for sale by the McMahons and the sale, or the perception of possible sales, of those shares could lower our stock price; and the relatively small public “float” of our Class A common stock. In addition, our dividend is dependent on a number of factors, including, among other things, our liquidity and cash flow, strategic plan (including alternative uses of capital), our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends (including under our revolving credit facility), general economic and competitive conditions and such other factors as our Board of Directors may consider relevant. Forward-looking statements made by the Company speak only as of the date made, are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the Company to update or revise them, and undue reliance should not be placed on these statements.

 

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UNLV ATHLETICS NEWS: Partnership Launched With Switch For Sports Technology Innovation

UNLV ATHLETICS AND SWITCH LAUNCH MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP FOR SPORTS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

Collaboration to focus on sports-science, data analytics and student-athlete success

@UNLVAthletics


UNLV and Switch announced Tuesday that they have entered into a multi-year technology initiative focused on sports-science, data analytics and student-athlete success. This collaboration, enabled by a substantial financial commitment from Switch, is motivated by a mutual aspiration to establish Las Vegas as the world’s epicenter of sports. 

Switch, the global technology infrastructure corporation that develops hyperscale data center ecosystems for enterprise colocation, differentiated multi-cloud, and industry-leading telecommunications solutions, sees the relationship with UNLV Athletics as accelerating its entry into sports, and health and wellness research.

“Switch is excited to build the technology foundation to accelerate the emergence of the UNLV Athletic Department as a nationally preeminent program through the intersection of data analytics, sports technology and physical athletics,” said Switch Founder and CEO Rob Roy. “We believe in the leadership and direction of the UNLV Athletic Department and are proud to take this exciting step forward together.”

Anchoring the relationship, is the soon-to-be Switch Sports Science Studio located in the heart of UNLV’s planned Center for Student-Athlete Excellence. The Excellence Center will provide holistic services fundamental to the success of student-athletes with the Switch Studio to represent an interdisciplinary, leading edge context to drive sports performance.

“We are thrilled about what our partnership will mean for our student-athletes,” said UNLV Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois. “This is a cutting-edge collaboration with a world-class technology company that will deliver unprecedented impact. We are truly honored to call Switch a critical partner and we thank Rob Roy and Thomas Morton for this vote of confidence.”

This partnership with Switch will also feature collaboration with UNLV’s Division of Research and Economic Development. Space in the Switch Sports Science Studio will be devoted to aligned campus faculty members and staff engaged in sports-science related research, innovation and scholarship.

“This is a great example of UNLV coming together as a campus community to begin a transformational partnership with an industry-leading company,” said Zach Miles, UNLV Associate Vice President for Economic Development. “Together, we will utilize technology to optimize performance, recovery and safety, and we will impact lives by using data to reduce certain risks to athletes.”

Effects of physical exertion across both amateur and professional sports have been well documented. Through this new step in partnership with Switch, UNLV will look to emerge as a national leader in safeguarding, through technology and innovation, the health and welfare of student-athletes.

“Establishing the Switch Sports Science Studio reflects our core value of innovation and begins our journey to becoming the industry leader in the use of information to drive new levels of safety, efficiency, and ultimately competitiveness,” continued Reed-Francois.


Community impact is also a focal point for both parties. “Switch is proud to provide the technology infrastructure at the forefront of Las Vegas’ and UNLV’s transformation,” said Rob Roy. “We are excited to accelerate positive growth while we work together to develop UNLV’s student-athletes into leaders of character to take our city forward.”

Planning for the UNLV Center for Student-Athlete Excellence, to be located within a renovated Lied Athletic Complex is underway. Additional services to be featured in the center will include nutrition, counseling, academic support, and sports medicine, alongside professional placement and leadership development.

About Switch
Switch (NYSE: SWCH), the technology infrastructure corporation headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada is built on the intelligent and sustainable growth of the Internet. Switch Founder and CEO Rob Roy has developed more than 500 issued and pending patent claims covering data center designs that have manifested into the company’s world-renowned data centers and technology solutions.

The Switch PRIMES, located in Las Vegas and Tahoe Reno, Nevada; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Atlanta, Georgia are the world’s most powerful hyperscale data center campus ecosystems with low latency to major U.S. markets. Visit switch.com for more information.

 

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South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa Will Host Fans at The Driving Range Fan Enhancement at Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, Sept. 30 – Oct. 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOUTH POINT HOTEL, CASINO & SPA WILL HOST FANS AT THE DRIVING RANGE FAN EHNACEMENT AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN OPEN, SEPT. 30 – OCT. 6

 

 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open will welcome fans to TPC Summerlin, Sept. 30 – Oct. 6. The driving range, located right off the tournament main entrance, will be sponsored by South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa and include amenities sure to enhance the fan experience.  

 

The South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa driving range fan enhancement zone will feature the Shriners Hospitals for Children walk through, where guests can donate and learn more about the hospitals work and patient stories. From the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa driving range, fans will have a front row seat to watch their favorite PGA TOUR professionals warm up for their round. Kids can get up close and personal with their favorite players in the autograph zone. Fans can get in on the action as they test their skills at the PANDORA Long Challenge. AutoNation will be featuring cars on display. Dutch Bros. Coffee and Casamigos will be serving up their signature drinks available for purchase.

 

Good any one day tickets start at $29 plus taxes and fees and can be purchased online at www.shrinershospitalsopen.com.

 

Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is Sept. 30 – Oct. 6 at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.shrinershospitalsopen.com or call 702.873.1010.

About Shriners Hospitals for Children Open:

The 2019 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open brings the FedExCup to TPC Summerlin as the PGA TOUR returns to the Las Vegas valley for the 37th consecutive year in this weeklong charitable tournament. Defending champion, Bryson DeChambeau will be one of the many top golfers in the world that will participate in the competition and help support the mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children® from Sept. 30 – Oct.6 at TPC Summerlin.  For more information, please visit www.shrinershospitalsopen.com.

 

About Shriners Hospitals for Children:

Shriners Hospitals for Children is a health care system with locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Our staff is dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, conducting innovative research, and offering outstanding educational programs for medical professionals. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Within these broad service lines, many types of care are provided. For example, some locations offer reconstructive plastic surgery, treatment for craniofacial abnormalities or care for sports injuries. Generally, care is provided until age 18, although, in some cases, it may be extended to age 21. All services are provided in a compassionate, family-centered environment. For more information, please visit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.

 

About PGA TOUR:

By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities worldwide. The PGA TOUR co-sanctions more than 130 tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Web.com Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada and PGA TOUR Series-China. Members on the PGA TOUR represent the world’s best players, hailing from 27 countries (90 members are from outside the United States). Worldwide, PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to 226 countries and territories in 23 languages. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving. In 2018, tournaments across all Tours generated a record $190 million for local and national charitable organizations, bringing the all-time total to $2.84 billion. The PGA TOUR’s web site is PGATOUR.COM, the No. 1 site in golf, and the organization is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

About South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Featuring more than 2,100 guestrooms, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip and the serenity of the surrounding mountainscape. Each oversized guest room features state-of-the-art LED televisions as well as WiFi with high-speed internet connections. Guests visiting South Point will experience affordable luxury through a casino offering top-of-the-line gaming technology, more than 60 table games and a separate race and sports book area, 11 restaurants, including the award-winning Michael’s Gourmet Room, the world-class Costa Del Sur Spa and Salon, a 400-seat showroom featuring headliner entertainment, a 700-seat Bingo room, a 16-screen Cinemark movie complex, a state-of-the-art 64-lane bowling center, a 52,000-square foot Conference Center and an 80,000-square foot Exhibit Hall. South Point Hotel is also home to the Tournament Bowling Plaza, a multi-million dollar professional bowling tournament facility. In addition, South Point has the finest equestrian event facility in the country. The 240,000 square feet of event space features three climate-controlled arenas, vet clinic, feed store, more than 1,200 climate-controlled stalls and plays host to some of the country’s most unique events.  South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa is at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183.

 

For more information or for room reservations, call (702) 796-7111 or visit the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa website. Connect with South Point on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and foursquare.

 

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New Added Value Concessions Packages Announced For Runnin’ Rebel Basketball

NEW ADDED VALUE CONCESSIONS PACKAGES ANNOUNCED FOR RUNNIN’ REBEL BASKETBALL

As a way to add value for UNLV basketball fans, UNLV Athletics has announced two unique concessions packages for the 2019-20 Runnin’ Rebel season.
 
UNLV men’s basketball season ticket holders will have the option to upgrade their experience at the Thomas & Mack Center with a meal for six of the biggest games this coming season. The “Eat All You Can” option, which was introduced last season, will return for those who purchase group tickets to select games.
 
For only $7 per game, which is a significant savings over game day concessions prices, Runnin’ Rebel season ticket holders will be able to enjoy a variety of concessions combo items for select games. Items will include pizza, chicken fingers, cheeseburgers, and more. To take advantage, season ticket holders can simply redeem a pre-paid voucher at the concessions stands for their meal. The offering will include:


  • 11.9.19 vs. Kansas State – Chicken fingers, fries and regular soft drink

  • 11.23.19 vs. SMU – Pizza and regular soft drink

  • 1.18.20 vs. New Mexico – Cheeseburger, fries and regular soft drink

  • 1.26.20 vs. SDSU – Chicken fingers, fries and regular soft drink

  • 2.12.20 vs. UNR – Pizza and regular soft drink

  • 2.26.20 vs. Boise State – Cheeseburger, fries and regular soft drink


“We have listened to our season ticket holders and are excited to offer the opportunity for them to upgrade their experience during some of our biggest games this season,” said Megan Caligiuri, Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Operations.

The “Eat All You Can” option for groups of 20 or more will return for the same six games, and will include unlimited hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, and soda from select stands. Group ticket prices with “Eat All You Can” start as low as $20.

Runnin’ Rebel season ticket holders will have until October 30, 2019, to purchase the featured meal upgrade. To purchase, season ticket holders can log-in to their UNLVTickets account here, or call 702-739-FANS. Those interested in group tickets with unlimited hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, and soda may contact Group Sales Coordinator Michelle Carey, at michelle.carey@unlv.edu or 702-895-2785.

The Runnin’ Rebels, under first-year head coach T.J. Otzelberger, will host West Coast Baptist College in an exhibition game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Oct. 25, before facing Purdue Fort Wayne to open the regular season on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Fans will have a chance to see the team, along with the Lady Rebels, for the first time at the UNLV Basketball Showcase, which starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, prior to UNLV football’s game vs. Boise State.

Season tickets are on sale now, starting as low as $119. Click here to purchase or for more information, visit UNLVtickets.com, call 702-739-FANS or visit the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office.

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Inaugural Monster Jam All-Star Challenge fires up Sam Boyd Stadium Oct. 11-12

 

Inaugural Monster Jam All-Star Challengeä Brings Premiere Event to Sam Boyd Stadium

 

The Most Family-Friendly, Action-Packed Motor Sport in the World Introduces Two-Day Event Featuring All-Star Lineup
at Sam Boyd Stadium on October 11-12, 2019

 

This. Is. Monster Jam™. The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today is bringing the inaugural Monster Jam All-Star Challenge™ to Las Vegas.  This premiere event will pit Team Ice against Team Fire in a two-day event featuring talent-filled rosters of twelve athletes per team.  Led by Team Ice captain Scott Buetow and Team Fire captain Tom Meents, individual drivers will score points throughout four competitions to crown both Individual and Team Champions.  Friday will feature a unique racecourse never seen in Las Vegas Monster Jam competition.  After racing, competitors will be challenged by the new “Best Trick” competition.  Saturday will feature the teams lining up in head-to-head racing utilizing a different course featuring the return of Thunder Alley.  After racing, drivers will each have an opportunity to score points with a two-minute Freestyle.  Single and two-day tickets are available for this FIRST-EVER event at Sam Boyd Stadium on October 11-12, 2019 at  UNLVtickets.com.

Monster Jam® drivers are trained, world-class male and female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete, but the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 70 miles per hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motor sports action seen around the world.

 

Monster Jam All-Star Challenge is a two-day event with 2-day and individual day ticket options available.  Fans also have the opportunity to get up close and personal to the Monster Jam trucks and drivers by purchasing a Pit Party pass that allows them early access to the event for photo opportunities and autographs.

 

WHEN: Friday, October 11, 2019
Pit Party from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Main Event starts at 7 p.m.

 

Saturday, October 12, 2019
Pit Party from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Main Event starts at 7 p.m.

 

WHERE:Sam Boyd Stadium
7000 East Russell Road

 

TICKETS:             Tickets start at $30
                             Pit Party Passes start at $20 each

 

Tickets and Pit Passes are available for purchase online at UNLVtickets.com, charge by phone at 702-739-FANS, in-person at the Thomas & Mack Center box office or the UNLVtickets outlets at La Bonita Supermarkets.  Tickets and Pit Passes will be available for purchase at the Sam Boyd Stadium box office on the day of the event only.

**ticket prices subject to change – venue/ticketing fees may apply.

 

For more information on a Monster Jam near you, please log onto MonsterJam.com or follow us via our social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

 

About Feld Entertainment, Inc.
Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, DreamWorks Trolls The Experience and Jurassic World Live Tour (coming Fall 2019). Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.