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UFC on ESPN 60 results: Virna Jandiroba beautifully locks inescapable armbar on Amanda Lemos
Virna Jandiroba might’ve locked in a Submission of the Year candidate Saturday when she slickly and violently made Amanda Lemos tap out in the UFC on ESPN 60 main event. In a grappling-heavy affair, Jandiroba (21-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) seemed to have an answer for everything Lemos (14-3-1 MMA, 8-3 UFC) presented. It all lead up to an armbar submission at 4:48 of Round 2 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Tyler Kolek's mid-air spinning assist is the play of Sumer League
You know that old adage about how Summer League doesn’t prove who can play in the NBA, it only proves who can’t?. Well, Tyler Kolek is already challenging that notion this year in Las Vegas. The No. 34 overall pick of the New York Knicks has already looked...
Celtics fall to 76ers, 103-98, in final Summer League game
LAS VEGAS — The Celtics closed ten days in Las Vegas with a 103-98 loss to the 76ers, and finished Summer League with a 2-3 record. Drew Peterson, who sat out the last two games, was back in the starting lineup, alongside Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman, Anton Watson, and Killian Tillie. Jaelen House, Tyler Cook, and Tristan Enaruna contributed off the bench.
Kelsey Plum Claps Back at Reporter Following Question at WNBA All-Star Weekend
Sometimes when you've heard a question over and over again, you get tired of having to provide an answer. Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum wasn't tired on Friday, but she took the opportunity to put a statement out once and for all when asked about her team's early-season struggles, and the reasoning behind them.
$15M Approved to Renovate Two Aging Henderson (NV) Fire Stations
More than $15 million was awarded to a contracting company to renovate aging fire stations during Tuesday’s Henderson City Council meeting. The council voted 5-0 to award approximately $15,473,500 to the Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. The contracting company is in charge of implementing the Henderson Fire Department’s master plan.
Proposal to change Clark County to ‘Las Vegas County’
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Chair of Clark County proposes that Nevada’s most populous area have a name change to “Las Vegas County.”. Chair Tick Segerblom has become the first local county official to publicly support a county name change, telling FOX5 that some county commissioners have discussed and endorse the idea for regional and tourism “branding” for the Entertainment Capital of the World.
Las Vegas police searching for SUV possibly connected to fatal hit-and-run
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, a person was crossing Harmon outside of marked crosswalk when a dark-colored SUV hit them. The driver fled the area, police said.
Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast on Training Camp Expectations
HENDERSON0N, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders' attention is now on the NFL Training Camp, which opens in three days in Costa Mesa, California. Under the guidance of head coach Antonio Pierce, the Silver and Black have united as a team, from the coaching staff to the players. Their collective optimism and confidence are soaring, and the bar for their performance, if possible, has increased.
Cody Garbrandt Scheduled To Face Miles Johns At UFC Fight Night In October
Following his UFC 300 loss, Cody “No Love” Garbrandt will hope for a return to winning ways when he faces Miles Johns live from the UFC Apex on October 12th. Garbrandt came up short at the monumental event back in April when he fell victim to a rear naked choke from Deiveson Figueiredo in the 2nd round of their matchup.
A’ja Wilson Earns 11th Career & 3rd Consecutive KIA WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month Award
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The WNBA announced Friday that Aces forward A’ja Wilson is the KIA Western Conference Player of the Month for July 2024. The honor is her third of the season and Western Conference-record 11th overall. The front-runner for the 2024 MVP now ranks 2nd in...
UFC on ESPN 60 video: Steve Garcia drops, then pummels Seungwoo Choi for 96-second TKO
Steve Garcia made the most of his unexpected UFC on ESPN 60 co-main event opportunity. Originally scheduled for the main card, Garcia (16-5 MMA, 5-2 UFC) vs. Seungwoo Choi (11-7 MMA, 4-6 UFC) slid into the co-headliner when Brad Tavares vs. Jun Yong Park was canceled after Friday’s weigh-ins. A little over 24 hours later, Garcia capitalized on the opportunity when he finished Choi with strikes at 1:36 of Round 1. The featherweight bout took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
LSU wins SEC recruiting battle for 5-star Derek Meadows from Bishop Gorman
On Saturday, LSU landed a commitment from five-star wide receiver Derek Meadows. A 6-foot-6, 205-pound wide receiver from Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada), Meadows is the top-ranked player in the state and the No. 32 overall prospect in the nation according to 247Sports. ESPN has Meadows at No. 188 in their top 300 players in the nation. The class of 2025 recruit chose LSU over Alabama and Georgia. He also held offers from Michigan, Notre Dame and Oregon among others. Last year in 10 games Meadows had 15 catches for 391 yards and eight touchdowns. The addition of Meadows gives LSU the third-best class in...
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