Weidman injures knee, fight with Machida postponed

By ADAM HILL LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

March 24, 2014 - 2:47 pm

UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman suffered a knee injury in training, forcing his scheduled title defense against Lyoto Machida to be postponed.

Weidman was to fight Machida at UFC 173 on May 24 at MGM Grand. The fight is now expected to headline UFC 175 on July 5 at Mandalay Bay.

The injury will require minor surgery, according to a release issued by the UFC on Monday afternoon.

The organization is expected to name a new main event for UFC 173 in the coming days.

Former Bishop Gorman High School basketball standout Zaon Collins, who is accused of causing a ...

Ex-UNLV basketball recruit Zaon Collins to plead guilty in deadly wreck

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

June 1, 2023 - 11:12 am

A prosecutor said Thursday that Collins had agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge of reckless driving and a misdemeanor charge of vehicular manslaughter.

Raiders coach says he has ‘no anxiety’ about Jimmy Garoppolo

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

June 1, 2023 - 10:25 am

Raiders coach Josh McDaniels expressed confidence in quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s availability for training camp and the season opener.

The T-Mobile Zone at Sphere is adjacent to Turn 5G, set with the backdrop of The MSG Sphere. Th ...

J Balvin, Major Lazer, Mark Ronson highlight F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix show

By John Katsilometes / RJ

June 1, 2023 - 10:49 am

Las Vegas-style entertainment, including Cirque artists, will be represented at November’s Formula One race.

Johnny Moss was the first winner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, at the time a ...

Oldest winners of the WSOP Main Event

By David Schoen / RJ

June 1, 2023 - 6:00 am

It’s rare for a player over the age of 50 to make a deep run in the World Series of Pokers Main Event. But that wasn’t always the case.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

June 1, 2023 - 5:55 am

Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.

Sergey Kovalev, left, takes a hit from Andre Ward during their light heavyweight championship f ...

Gordon: Faith helped ‘Son of God’ Ward reach boxing’s pinnacle

By Sam Gordon / RJ

May 31, 2023 - 5:57 pm

Olympic gold medalist and two-weight world champion boxer Andre Ward debuts his documentary “S.O.G.: The Book of Ward” on Friday on Showtime.

Golden Knights players celebrate the fourth goal against the Dallas Stars in the second period ...

Why does everyone hate the Golden Knights?

By Rochelle Richards / RJ

May 31, 2023 - 6:02 pm

A simple scroll through social media tells the story: Hockey fans outside of Las Vegas generally don’t like the Golden Knights.

Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner (90) skates around the net after letting in a goal to th ...

Knights’ Lehner hit with another fraud claim in bankruptcy case

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 31, 2023 - 5:13 pm

Las Vegas businessman Michael Borden claims that Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner misled him on his ability to repay million in loans, according to a recent court filing.

Oregon State Beavers offensive lineman Heneli Bloomfield (58) celebrates another team score ove ...

2023 Las Vegas Bowl date announced; Big Ten returning

By Andy Yamashita / RJ

May 31, 2023 - 4:52 pm

The Big Ten returns for the 2023 Las Vegas Bowl, which will be played in December at Allegiant Stadium. Oregon State defeated Florida in last year’s game.