Something in the air / Satellite radio is ‘hear’ to stay, having quickly established a major foothold in the sports

Alternative radio takes on a different meaning, particularly for sports fans, when it comes to satellite radio. XM and Sirius give listeners plenty of options, some much more worthy than others. Do you want to hear a major-league baseball broadcast…

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Sun, July 31st, 2005

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    1942: The first wedding chapel, the Little Church of the West, opens on the Strip in the Last Frontier Hotel.
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  • Gaming is now the States' favorite pastime. More individuals gamble than the combined total of those attending movies, sports, music events, theme parks and live entertainment.