GameStop Expo 2017 opened its doors to consumers Sunday at the Sands Expo and Convention Center to prepare for the gaming industry’s biggest season. (Sandy Lopez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
During his post-fight news conference, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor said that Floyd Mayweather gave him a tough fight, commended him for his gameplan and complimented his boxing career.
UFC president Dana White says he’d like Conor McGregor to get back to competing in the Octagon and also said he’s not interested in seeing any one else on his roster line up a boxing match.
The CEO of Mayweather Promotions, Leonard Ellerbe, recapped the fight, paid credit to Conor McGregor’s tenacity and discussed the pay-per-view crash during the post-fight news conference for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor.
Floyd Mayweather says he’s officially retired at 50-0 after finishing Conor McGregor via technical knockout in the 10th round of their boxing match.
During his post-fight news conference, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor said that Floyd Mayweather gave him a tough fight, commended him for his gameplan and complimented his boxing career.
1. 50-0. Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor by knockout in the 10th round Saturday night. McGregor impressed in early round with speed and flurries of punches, but stamina won the day and Mayweather hit his stride in the eighth round. Many celebrities were seen around the arena, including LeBrown James, Mike Tyson, Steve Harvey and more. The fight didn’t start without controversy. Several anxious customers complained when the UFC website went down and customers ordering pay-per-view couldn’t finalize their purchase. Showtime said they would delay the start of the fight, and the fight began shortly after 9 p.m.
2. A fire at the Westgate was quickly extinguished Saturday. Clark County fire responded to the scene around 5:50 p.m. and the Westgate reported that the fire was out by 6:30 p.m. Officials say the fire started on an electrical room on the 12th floor.
3. Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman is known for always having a martini in hand. But what does that mean for taxpayers, who are funding a security team that’s often asked to bring Goodman his favorite drink? And does Goodman’s persona violate the Convention Authority’s drug and alcohol policy?
Ed Graney, Adam Hill and Gilbert Manzano break down Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s 10th round TKO of Conor McGregor from T-Mobile Arena as well as what it means for boxing and mixed martial arts.
Ed Graney, Adam Hill and Gilbert Manzano break down Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s 10th round TKO of Conor McGregor from T-Mobile Arena as well as what it means for boxing and mixed martial arts. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Bryan Salmond and Kelly Stewart are live from Vegas Nation studios bringing you the best tweets from the third Raiders preseason game. Be sure to tweet at @BSalSportsGuyRJ and @kellyinvegas to give us your thoughts on the Raiders.
Michael Gehlken breaks down the Raiders loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He discusses Derek Carr’s performance, how Donald Penn looked in his first action of the preseason as well as the continuing struggles the Raiders are having on the defensive side of the ball.
A balcony fire broke out at the Westgate Saturday evening in Las Vegas. The fire damaged five balconies, four of them severely, according to Clark County Deputy Fire Chief Ron Session. No injuries were reported at the time according to officials. (Joel Angel Juarez/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @jajuarezphoto
Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond gives you a quick recap of the Raiders’ preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Sunset Station sports book director Chuck Esposito preview the Packers’ season in the 16th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
About a dozen people gathered Saturday at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort Historical Park to learn about Helen Stewart. (Kimber Laux/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Fans outside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas cast their predictions before the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Conor McGregor fight on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. (David Guzman and Morgan Lieberman/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart, and Johnny Avello look at the San Francisco 49ers in today’s sports betting spotlight at the newly redesigned Wynn Sports Book. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
About a dozen people gathered Saturday at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort Historical Park to learn about Helen Stewart, a woman who moved to Southern Nevada in the late 1800s. (Kimber Laux/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Third annual Basque Fry held at Corley Ranch in Gardnerville, Nevada on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Samantha Bivins, UNLV student government senator, explains the features of new emergency phones that have been installed on the university’s campus ahead of the first day of school. (Natalie Bruzda/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A quarter-mile stretch of Martin Luther King Boulevard was open to walkers Saturday morning ahead of its Labor Day weekend debut. The street redesign is part of a billion-dollar reconstruction project of Interstate 15 from Sahara Avenue to the Spaghetti Bowl. (Jessie Bekker/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
1. The Las Vegas officer faces charges in the death of Tashii Brown has filed a lawsuit against the police department. Officer Kenneth Lopera’s lawsuit states he shouldn’t have to submit a formal interview because he will be provided “no immunity from future prosecution based on those statements.” Brown died May 14 after being repeatedly shocked with a Taser, and placed in an unauthorized chokehold.
2. Golden Gate in downtown Las Vegas has reopened its doors after closing for renovation on Friday. The multimillion-dollar renovation was completed in 106 hours, and nearly doubled the size of the casino. It also added a 24-foot, 360-degree “television fountain” with a multifaceted spiral crystal chandelier at a new casino entrance off Fremont.
3. The highly anticipated Mayweather-McGregor fight is tonight. Whether you’ll be at T-Mobile Arena, or watching from home, we have you covered with all your fight night coverage. For a list of ways to watch the fight, odds, and much more, visit reviewjournal.com/maymac. (Rochelle Richards/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Pedro Lopez talks about the loss to Reno on Aug. 25, 2017, at Cashman Field. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Couples discuss why they decided to come to Las Vegas for their wedding. (Bailey Schulz/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Sam Gordon reports on the Nevada Preps football game between Arbor View and Las Vegas High School.