Las Vegas Strip gets smacked with cold front
 
Las Vegas Strip gets smacked with cold front

The National Weather Service on Monday afternoon issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the southwest Las Vegas Valley. Areas saw rain, thunder, lightning, and even hail. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Russell Westbrook receives richest NBA contract ever
 
Russell Westbrook receives richest NBA contract ever

Russell Westbrook will be staying put in Oklahoma City for a bit longer after he agreed to a 5-year, $205 million contract extension with the Thunder. Westbrook is coming off a record-setting, MVP season in which he averaged a triple-double. The trio of Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony will begin their quest to the NBA Finals on Oct. 19 against the Knicks.