The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Sunset Station sports book director Chuck Esposito preview the Panthers’ season in the 14th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The co-main event fighters and featured main card competitors fighting on the Mayweather-McGregor card, spoke one last time at a press conference at the MGM Grand.
The Golden Knights selected 40 finalists after two days of auditions for the ice crew and promotional team. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks about practice on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at Rebel Park. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
On Thursday David Fensch received the maximum sentence of eight to 20 years in prison for killing 16-year-old Jaelan Fajardo while driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol in February of this year.
Administration of The Shade Tree talked to community members about the importance of their services, and how they need to raise $2.3 million to sustain them. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @rookie__rae
A new nurse call line pilot program Las Vegas Fire & Rescue started last month for low-level medical calls. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
1. The co-owner of two Las Vegas Strip bars is accused of sexual harassment. The Nevada Equal Rights Commission will hear testimony today regarding Yakov “Jackie” Hefetz, a co-owner of Fat Tuesdays, who is accused of slapping a female staffer’s behind and simulating sex acts behind another female staffer. An attorney representing the company said a settlement has not been reached.
2. A man seeking casual sex at a Las Vegas hotel was instead robbed and stabbed in the face. Police reports say a man went to the Wild Wild West to meet a woman he met on the Craigslist’s “Casual Encounters” page. The man went to the woman’s room, where he was cornered by two men. The man was later stabbed in the jaw by one of the men. One man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
3. Fremont Street officials have added new security features following a deadly car attack in Barcelona. Yellow jersey barriers line major crossings around Fremont Street. Clark County is expediting a similar project for the Las Vegas Strip, with 700 steel bollards expected to be installed by early October.
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Thursday in the Las Vegas Valley. (Glenn Cook/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
In the co-main event of the Mayweather vs. McGregor pay-per-view boxing card, IBF junior lightweight champion Gervonta Davis will defend his belt against challenger Francisco Fonseca.
Andrew Tabiti, who did his open workout with Floyd Mayweather, Sr., and Steve Cunningham will square off for the vacant USBA cruiserweight belt on Aug. 26 as part of the Mayweather-McGregor main card.
Highlights from the open workouts of WBA light heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly who is putting his belt on the line against Badou Jack.
Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken discuss the top storylines from Raiders practice today, including the end of Donald Penn’s holdout as well as the improvement of a shaky defense.
UNLV offensive tackle Kyle Saxelid talks the challenges of needing to gain weight. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather spoke to media and faced off prior to their Aug. 26 showdown at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang.
Adam Hill, Heidi Fang and Ed Graney discuss their thoughts on the Mayweather-McGregor press conference.
Two defendants will go back to trial in September for remaining charges in the Bunkerville standoff trial. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Allegiant Air Flight attendants picket in front of McCarran International Airport on Wednesday to highlight union efforts to settle a six-year contract fight. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks about Wednesday’s practice. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Sunset Station sports book director Chuck Esposito preview the Buccaneers’ season in the 13th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Protestors stayed calm during President Trump’s speech in Reno Wednesday, a day after tear gas was deployed on protestors in Phoenix. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal.
A new report by Nevada Medical Center gives the state an overall ‘D’ grade for health. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Oscar Goodman promotes Las Vegas on a $72,000 contract but his routine might violate convention policy that says alcohol use should be moderate and reasonable.
1. 2 men were acquitted of all charges in the Bunkerville standoff case yesterday, avoiding decades in federal prison. Ricky Lovelien and Steven Stewart were acquitted of all 10 counts they faced, while jurors reached a split decision for 2 others. Jurors deliberated for a little more than three days before reaching the decision.
2. Ever wondered why you can’t play the Powerball in Nevada? The answer is simple: the gaming industry in Nevada doesn’t want the competition. A prohibition on the state lottery was placed in Nevada’s constitution at statehood in 1864. So, if you’re looking to cash in on the $700 million up for grabs with the Powerball, you’ll have to continue driving to California.
3. Good news burger fans. In-N-Out and Shake Shack have both announced additional locations in the Las Vegas Valley. In-N-Out will open a location on Sahara and Hualapai, and Flamingo and Sandhill. Shake Shack will be opening its fifth location in Southern Nevada at Las Vegas Premium Outlets North near downtown. Both franchises are expected to open their new locations next year. (Rochelle Richards/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks about new linebacker Javin White. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)