17-year-old Arianna Perroots is pursuing her dreams of becoming an opera singer. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A grapefruit flavored cocktail with a lemon twist. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wednesday morning headlines: Fontainebleau sold, prostitution spike on Mayweather-McGregor fight weekend, Legacy Golf Course to stay open. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Ben Gotz talks to Western coach Tyler Tuiasosopo and quarterback Joseph Medley about the Warriors win over Rancho, what it means for the program now and how the team is handling success moving forward.
Michael Gehlken breaks down how the Raiders are finalizing their roster and who will make it on the team. He discusses Gareon Conley’s return to practice after being gone since June 13th. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV coach Tony Sanchez’s first news conference of the season. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
“Dunk a Trooper” event helps raise awareness on the importance of organ donation. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith speaks at the Coast X Coast Foundation’s Ride for the Fallen on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Pkwy Tavern. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Wynn sports book director Johnny Avello preview the Redskins’ season in the 19th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Sin City Opera and Cockroach Theatre Company ran through rehearsal Monday evening for their upcoming joint production in Las Vegas. The two groups will be performing Kurt Weill’s “The Seven Deadly Sins” and Arnold Schoenberg’s “Erwartung.” The collaboration will premiere at the Art Square Theatre in Las Vegas from September 2nd through September 10th. (Joel Angel Juarez/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @jajuarezphoto
Oscar De La Hoya, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin address the media during public workouts in Los Angeles on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. (Gilbert Manzano/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart, and Johnny Avello look at the New York Giants in today’s sports betting spotlight at the newly redesigned Wynn Sports Book. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Discounts and rewards abound after Amazon finalized its purchase of Whole Foods Monday. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal.
1. 50-0. Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor by knockout in the 10th round Saturday night. McGregor impressed in early round with speed and flurries of punches, but stamina won the day and Mayweather hit his stride in the eighth round. Many celebrities were seen around the arena, including LeBrown James, Mike Tyson, Steve Harvey and more. The fight didn’t start without controversy. Several anxious customers complained when the UFC website went down and customers ordering pay-per-view couldn’t finalize their purchase. Showtime said they would delay the start of the fight, and the fight began shortly after 9 p.m.
2. A fire at the Westgate was quickly extinguished Saturday. Clark County fire responded to the scene around 5:50 p.m. and the Westgate reported that the fire was out by 6:30 p.m. Officials say the fire started on an electrical room on the 12th floor.
3. Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman is known for always having a martini in hand. But what does that mean for taxpayers, who are funding a security team that’s often asked to bring Goodman his favorite drink? And does Goodman’s persona violate the Convention Authority’s drug and alcohol policy?
Bryan Salmond and Kelly Stewart are live from Vegas Nation studios bringing you the best tweets from the third Raiders preseason game. Be sure to tweet at @BSalSportsGuyRJ and @kellyinvegas to give us your thoughts on the Raiders.
About a dozen people gathered Saturday at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort Historical Park to learn about Helen Stewart, a woman who moved to Southern Nevada in the late 1800s. (Kimber Laux/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Samantha Bivins, UNLV student government senator, explains the features of new emergency phones that have been installed on the university’s campus ahead of the first day of school. (Natalie Bruzda/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A quarter-mile stretch of Martin Luther King Boulevard was open to walkers Saturday morning ahead of its Labor Day weekend debut. The street redesign is part of a billion-dollar reconstruction project of Interstate 15 from Sahara Avenue to the Spaghetti Bowl. (Jessie Bekker/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
1. The Las Vegas officer faces charges in the death of Tashii Brown has filed a lawsuit against the police department. Officer Kenneth Lopera’s lawsuit states he shouldn’t have to submit a formal interview because he will be provided “no immunity from future prosecution based on those statements.” Brown died May 14 after being repeatedly shocked with a Taser, and placed in an unauthorized chokehold.
2. Golden Gate in downtown Las Vegas has reopened its doors after closing for renovation on Friday. The multimillion-dollar renovation was completed in 106 hours, and nearly doubled the size of the casino. It also added a 24-foot, 360-degree “television fountain” with a multifaceted spiral crystal chandelier at a new casino entrance off Fremont.
3. The highly anticipated Mayweather-McGregor fight is tonight. Whether you’ll be at T-Mobile Arena, or watching from home, we have you covered with all your fight night coverage. For a list of ways to watch the fight, odds, and much more, visit reviewjournal.com/maymac. (Rochelle Richards/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Sam Gordon reports on the Nevada Preps football game between Arbor View and Las Vegas High School.
Ben Gotz reports from Sierra Vista High School where the Mountain Lions played the Palo Verde Panthers.
Here are five highlights from the Arbor View and Las Vegas football game Friday night. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Heidi Fang, Adam Hill and Gilbert Manzano discuss their thoughts from the final weigh-in before Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor square off in T-Mobile Arena on August 26. The trio also make predictions on who they think will come out victorious on Saturday night.
Mayweather and McGregor both made weight today. Mayweather weighs a total of 149.5 pounds and McGregor weighs 153 pounds. The fight will take place this Saturday in Las Vegas
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Sunset Station sports book director Chuck Esposito preview the Lions’ season in the 15th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Adam Hill and Heidi Fang discuss their thoughts from UFC’s media day held for the upcoming cards that included a few intense moments during staredowns. They also talk a little about the upcoming weigh-ins for the fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor.
Former Las Vegas basketball star Marcus Banks talks about his work with homeless youth, BIG3 basketball tournament in Las Vegas Nevada, on August 23, 2017. (Ron Kantowski/ Las Vegas Review Journal)
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks about the development of quarterback Armani Rogers following practice on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at Rebel Park. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Faith Lutheran quarterback Sagan Gronauer and coach Vernon Fox discuss the team’s trip to Colorado. Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at Faith Lutheran. (Damon Seiters/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The mermaids swim among the fish and interact with kids watching from the outside at the Silverton aquarium. These mermaids also twirl, flip, dance and do other fun stunts. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)