#4 Derek Carr is the Raiders' most consistent quarterback in decades
It's no secret that Derek Carr was at one time a very controversial name in Las Vegas sports, but he's slowly becoming the savior of the Las Vegas Raiders. Between keeping his poise under pressure during interviews and helping his team to the playoffs despite many setbacks, he was one of the few good things about last season.
Carr is also the Raiders' most consistent starter since Rich Gannon, who led the team from 1999 to 2003. Carr has led the team since 2014 and, barring a couple of injuries, has started most games. That's eight years under center, making him an incredibly reliable starter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYgrVz_Dj6c
#3 WrestleMania 9 in Las Vegas was one of the worst in WWE history
The last time Las Vegas hosted WrestleMania was in 1993- and it was a disaster. WrestleMania 9 is actually considered one of the worst shows in the event's history.
From Giant Gonzaleses' spray-on bodysuit to the shenanigans in the main event, there was just nothing to be happy about. The ending, which featured Brett Hart losing to Yokozuna, was overshadowed at the last second by Hulk Hogan storming the ring and challenging the heel for the belt. Hogan would take the win in seconds, leaving everyone in absolute confusion about how he got away with it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIsW_yxJvP0
#2 The first NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was won by Mark Martin in 1998
It's no secret that the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is one of the most beloved tracks in NASCAR. The first race at the track was in 1998 when Mark Martin won the inaugural event. Not only was it a big win for Mark Martin, but it was the start of three consecutive wins for Ford.
Las Vegas continues to be a beloved race on the Cup Series schedule.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jrg861gqm8
#1 The Las Vegas Golden Knights were the first major league team to come to Sin City.
The Las Vegas Raiders might be Sin City’s most known team to the casual sports fan, but the Golden Knights are actually the first professional sports franchise to call it home. They were announced as an expansion team in 2017. Despite an NHL team not calling Las Vegas home for a long time, the city began hosting games for other teams as early as 1992. The first game was a contest between the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Rangers .
In their inaugural year, the Golden Knights became one of the only teams in NHL history to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals on their first attempt. The team was ultimately usurped by the Washington Capitals, who beat them in five games. Unfortunately for the Golden Knights, they haven’t made it back to the Stanely Cup Finals since then and seem far away from the goal in 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-NmbpN-MDQ