Ed Graney and Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal recap the Vegas Golden Knights’ first-round picks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft in Chicago
Vegas Golden Knights center Cody Glass talks about being the first-ever draft pick to be selected by the team and his emotions on going sixth overall in the 2017 NHL Draft.
Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury talks about fans and being picked up by the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in the NHL expansion draft. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The RJ’s Steve Carp and Ed Graney recapped the 2017 Expansion Draft and talk about Marc-Andre Fleury’s already growing popularity. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Patrice Bergeron won the Selke Trophy for being the best “defensive forward” at the 2017 NHL Awards. Bergeron talked about how NHL rule changes made offenses play more defensive. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Arizona native Auston Matthews won the Calder Trophy for the best player in their first year at the 2017 NHL Awards. Elaine Wilson & Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Brayden McNabb was selected by the Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
UFC lightweight Kevin Lee talks about his preparation for his five-round fight with Michael Chiesa at UFC Fight Night 112, why he’s not chasing money fights and what it takes to standout with the promotion.
The Golden State Warriors held their championship parade in Oakland with an estimated one to two million fans in attendance. RJ columnist Ed Graney asks what Las Vegas could anticipate if they host one of their own in the near future.
Oakland Raiders special teams coach Brad Seely talks about what Cordarrelle Patterson adds to the return team and kicker Sebastian Janikowski’s longevity.
Las Vegas Review-Journal’s sports columnist Ed Graney and Raiders beat reporter Michael Gehlken recap the first day of the Oakland Raiders minicamp in Alameda, California.
At the Oakland Raiders’ mini camp, head coach Jack Del Rio talks about the progress of the team and says that they need to be resilient to have success this season.
Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard talks about the veteran leadership Marshawn Lynch brings to the field and how wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson motivates him.
Cheyanne Vlismas is heading into what may be her last amateur fight at Tuff-N-Uff’s Pack the Mack event. The strawweight fighter talks training with Miesha Tate and why no one will claim her belt.
Oakland-Skyline High wide receiver Cameron Bowman (No. 8) wins the fastest player in camp Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the Raiders facility. Defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. oversaw the clinic for local high school football players. (Michael Gehlken/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board chairman Steve Hill explains what still needs to be worked out for the Raiders and UNLV’s joint-use agreement and also addresses parking concerns for the new stadium.
Jeff Glenn talks about wanting to getting into bullpen catching on May 13, 2017, at Cashman Field. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Ultimate Fighter Redemption’s Johnny Nunez talks about the statement UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson recently made and gives his thoughts on the potential bout between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather.
An amateur MMA fighter with Asperger’s syndrome, Serena DeJesus looks to inspire others and prove that she can “be strong with autism, not because of autism.” DeJesus will fight at Tuff-N-Uff’s June 17 event in Las Vegas.
Amed Rosario hits a walk-off double on May 1, 2017, at Cashman Field. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
On a conference call ahead of UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo talked about a possible boxing career and super fights.
Mike Rozier, former Heisman Trophy winner from Nebraska, talks at Bear’s Best golf course in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 13, 2017, about playing golf to benefit Las Vegas youth. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review Journal)
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on why the league is excited for the Oakland Raiders to head to Las Vegas at the owners meeting in Chicago, Ill., on May 23.
UFC president Dana White updated media on the status of a possible match between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and when they expect to start negotiating with Mayweather’s side.
Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board chairman Steve Hill broke down some of the details of the Raiders lease agreement, UNLV’s stake in it and more.
After the Las Vegas Stadium Authority unanimously approved the stadium lease agreement with the Oakland Raiders, team president Marc Badain said he hopes the construction will stay on schedule.
Basic defeated Galena 12-0 in the Class 4A state baseball tournament at Las Vegas High on May 18, 2018. (Damon Seiters/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas 51s pitcher Dominic Smith talks about his uncle, Andre LaFleur, on May 17, 2017, at Cashman Field. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
1. A Las Vegas police officer used a Taser on a man 7 times before using a chokehold for more than a minute Sunday before his death. According to police, officer Kenneth Lopera believed Tashi Brown was attempting to carjack someone outside of The Venetian when Lopera used a Taser on Brown 7 times, struck him and administered a chokehold before Brown became unresponsive. The driver of the truck says he didn’t feel he was being carjacked and Brown would not have faced any charges had he survived. Officer Lopera is currently on paid leave while Brown’s death is investigated.
2. Henderson police chief Patrick Moers faces an internal investigation after he sent out mailers to local businesses promoting Friends of Henderson Police Department Foundation, which Moers said was the department’s only authorized fundraising group. Henderson Mayor Debra March said she was concerned by the mailer and a spokesman with the police department says the city is reviewing its policies in regards to charitable activities.
3. UFC president Dana White and Conor McGregor have agreed on a deal to fight boxer Floyd Mayweather. White said late Wednesday that UFC and McGregor came to terms on a deal and now they must work on a deal with Mayweather’s team. Terms have yet to be released.
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Johnny Nuñez from The Ultimate Fighter season 25 recaps the matchup between Dhiego Lima and Hayder Hassan, updates on Cody Garbrandt’s back injury and talks about breaking up fights between the coaches on the show.