This week’s guest is Raiders safety Erik Harris. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Vinny Bonsignore, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang and Adam Hill. Jason Witten is ready to bring veteran leadership to the team while learning Gruden’s, “10,000 page playbook.” Erik Harris prides himself on film study and making those around him better.
Vegas Nation’s Cassie Soto and Ed Graney discuss Josh Jacobs and Trent Brown sitting out of Wednesday’s practice, how a healthy Tyrell Williams can contribute on offense, give first impressions of the Raiders Henderson headquarters and more. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Jounral)
The coronavirus has claimed nearly 1,000 lives in Nevada, making it one of the leading causes of death in the state and is outpacing the flu and pneumonia combined.
Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner’s skate blade popped out on two occasions in the second period during the team’s 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
John Katsilometes and Piff the Magic Dragon join MaskUp for NV event that will being going to hospitals around the city today.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams says he feels healthy again after dealing with plantar fasciitis last season.
Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes cover the latest topics surrounding COVID-19 in Nevada.
Topics this week:
1. WHAT ARE THE DAILY COVID-19 CASE NUMBERS TELLING US ABOUT THE OVERALL TREND IN NEVADA?
2. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN COVID-19 AND FLU CONVERGE?
3. COULD FLU SEASON NUMBERS IN CHILDREN FALL DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS?
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs explains why he missed Wednesday’s practice.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden explains why running back Josh Jacobs and tackle Trent Brown were both missing from Wednesday’s practice.
Las Vegas police are investigating an apparent failed attempt to drag an ATM machine off its foundation at Wells Fargo, 5410 W. Charleston Blvd., shortly after 4 a.m. A truck was in the parking lot, doors still open, near a damaged ATM portal. (Bizuayeu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutefsaye
Mario Berlanga, owner of Mario’s West Side Market, talks about his role in the community and his thoughts on the recent Black Lives Matter protests. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
In the UFC’s first event on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, Kamaru Usman, Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan took home wins and captured titles in the top-billed fights at UFC 251. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Lance Smith, a multidisciplinary artist, talks about how black artists should be acknowledged for their work and not tokenized or only have their work connected to trauma. “Blackness, we are not a monolith, we deserve to live and create in a world that respects us as we are.” (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UFC president Dana White met with reporters ahead of UFC on ESPN 10 at the UFC Apex and discuseed some of the bouts set for Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Erica Vital-Lazare is an artist, writer, sometimes activist and professor at the College of Southern Nevada. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves joined the “Sheriff, Lawless and Some Guy Named Dave” podcast to discuss his thoughts on the recent Black Lives Matter protests and racism he has faced in his life.
The U.S. Department of Labor allows flexible guidelines to states on who can qualify for unemployment insurance benefits under the CARES Act, particularly when it comes to the work search requirement, which Nevada has indefinitely waived. However, DETR spokeswoman Rosa Mendez said, the federal guidelines are clear and rigid on accepting work: “no such flexibility was given for refusal of suitable work.”
Fighters involved in the 10 bouts slated for UFC on ESPN 10 on July 13 in Las Vegas squared off on Friday after weigh-ins at the UFC Apex. Flyweight Jessica Eye, who missed weight by a quarter-pound, will face Cynthia Calvillo in the main event. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
On Friday during the official weigh-ins, three fighters missed weight, including Jessica Eye who is expected to fight Cynthia Calvillo in the main event of UFC on ESPN 10 on June 13 at the UFC Apex. In addition, Zarrukh Adashev and Karl Roberson, who’s competing in the co-main event, missed weight. A bout between Jordan Griffin and Darrick Minner was scratched from the event when Minner announced on social media that he would not be able to cut enough weight to compete.
Starbucks has confirmed that they would be permanently transitioning to more socially distant store models. The coffee giant plans to transition a large number of stores to pick-up only locations, specifically in major cities. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The 1,861 point loss equates to 6.9 percent. Reports of surging coronavirus cases in states that have reopened fueled the sell-off. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Army Gen, Mark Milley, the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, accompanied President Donald Trump during his photo op in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church last week. Law enforcement officials used tear gas and rubber bullets to remove peaceful protesters who were lawfully demonstrating nearby in Lafayette Park. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The A&E network made the decision in light of global protests against police brutality and inequality. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
As Las Vegas casinos reopen, some employees aren’t convinced it’s safe to go back.
Members of Culinary Local 226 plan a car caravan on the Strip on Tuesday to demand transparency from casinos regarding their reopening plans and protections for workers and visitors.
As Congress discusses the issue of employer liability, at least one Las Vegas business — Nacho Daddy — has tried to get out in front of exposure to a lawsuit.
UFC light heavyweight fighter Anthony Smith, who lives in Nebraska, says he wouldn’t allow the “psychopath” who broke into his home to dictate his return to the promotion. Smith, who successfully fought off the home invader in April this year, will return to headline UFC Fight Night 175 against Glover Teixeira in Jacksonville on May 13. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The film version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s popular musical was originally set for theatrical release in October. The musical’s director, Tommy Kail, shot three live performances featuring the original Broadway cast. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Clark County officials broke ground Tuesday on a championship pickleball tournament complex at Sunset Park, expected to open by next spring. (Clark County)
MGM Resorts International said Tuesday it plans to reopen its Southern Nevada resort properties by early June and released a seven-point safety plan. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
