On opening night at the UFC’s newest facility, the UFC Apex, the promotion signed Punahele Soriano and Yorgan De Castro to contracts after their performances on Dana White’s Contender Series. UFC president Dana White explains why he signed the fighters he did.
Franklin Barreto doubles to give Aviators a 5-0 lead (Pacific Coast League)
Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone is a finalist for the Selke Trophy. The award goes to the best defensive forward in the NHL. Stone led the league in takeaways last season with 122. His competition is St. Louis Blues center Ryan O’Reilly… And Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron. Stone will find out if he wins Wednesday at the NHL Awards.
Wayne Newton takes the stand during the trial of Weslie Martin, one of two men who allegedly broke into and burglarized the Newton family residence.
“Inside Vegas,” a unique new behind the scenes look at tough local issues and how they are navigated in the city of Las Vegas, is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, June 20, via the GoVegas app and on the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. (KCLV-TV Las Vegas City of Las Vegas Television)
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman left, tennis legend Billie Jean King announce a new partnership to promote gender equity in hockey at Encore Las Vegas on June 18, 2019. (Ron Kantowski Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Golden Knights announced their preseason schedule Tuesday, as well as the date of their rookie camp and training camp.
The UFC Apex will officially open as Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series kicks off on June 19. Here’s a look at what the promotion’s newest facility in Las Vegas has to offer.
Owner Derek Stevens goal is to open the doors to the 1.25 million-square-foot project by December 2020. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UFC President Dana White gave the Review-Journal an exclusive interview where he spoke about the promotion’s new facility, the UFC Apex, their new deal with ESPN, when Conor McGregor may return to the octagon and more.
Urban Underdogs provides things like food, water and booties to dogs of the Las Vegas homeless. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)
LVMPD briefs the media on an officer-involved shooting near Hualapai and Sahara Avenue.
Clark County Fire Chief updates the media on a business complex fire near Paradise Road and East Twain Avenue.
A fire causes heavy damage to an office complex at 3900 Paradise Rd. in Las Vegas on June 17, 2019. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Kayla McBride scored 22 points and Kelsey Plum scored 21 Sunday to propel the Aces to an 80-75 win over the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center in Minneapolis. (WNBA)
Mark Stone took photos and signed autographs for Golden Knights fans at the MGM Grand on Sunday. The Stanley Cup also made its way into the MGM Grand Main Lobby. The most revered trophy in hockey is on display to celebrate the upcoming 2019 NHL awards at the Mandalay Bay Center on June 19th. (Nathan Asselin/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Hostess twinkie celebrates 100 years at the Hoover Dam in Boulder City.
Following his second-round technical knockout of Tom Schwarz at the MGM Grand hotel-casino on Saturday, lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said he’s fighting at the top of his game, is ready for a rematch with Deontay Wilder and that his style is “kryptonite for anybody.”
Golden Knights and Raiders players alike were more than excited to join together in a charity softball game to raise money for pediatric cancer. Players from both teams cannot wait for the Raiders to arrive in Las Vegas so more joint events can take place.
After a week of paving work snarling traffic along Interstate 15, another round of roadwork will continue the congestion into the weekend. The final Project Neon paving and striping efforts dubbed Pave-A-Palooza will close northbound I-15 between Sahara Avenue and D Street.
NBA superstars LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul were in attendance to witness the Las Vegas Aces beat the New York Liberty 100-65 on Friday night. LVRJ host Cassie Soto and Aces beat reporter Sam Gordon break down how the Aces were able to come away with the huge win.
Las Vegas Lights FC coach Eric Wynalda has a big family. Meet the crew. (Ben Gotz/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Originally built in 1966, this Midcentury Remodel has been modernized to appeal to the masses. The larger than life windows brighten up the entire home and offer brilliant views of the nearby mountains and golf course.
In the first-ever Battle For Vegas Charity Softball Game, the Golden Knights and Raiders raised $136,000 for the Tyler Robinson Foundation. At the end of the nights, it was the Raiders that raised the Battle For Vegas trophy, after beating the Golden Knights 20-16. Take a look at some of the highlights from the game!
Las Vegas Aces head coach Bill Laimbeer is proud of his team’s effort in the 100-65 win over the NY Liberty, though he understands this is just one game.
The Israel-based airline El Al now has a nonstop flight from Tel Aviv to Las Vegas.
