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Does Las Vegas have what it takes for a pro sports franchise?

Sin City’s unique status as a world entertainment destination makes it possible to lure professional sports teams without a public arena or stadium subsidies most cities must pay.

5k run brings out young and old — PHOTOS

The Rock ‘n’ Roll 5k run brought out runners of all kinds Saturday night. The race started at 6 p.m. on streets surrounding the SLS Hotel at Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue.

Blake Griffin faces battery charge in Las Vegas

Los Angeles Clippers player Blake Griffin is facing a misdemeanor battery charge in Las Vegas, court documents show.

Arena builder takes shot at landing NBA for Las Vegas

The groundbreaking for Jackie Robinson’s $1.4 billion arena and hotel project on the Strip on Wednesday fueled talk that the National Basketball Association will have a team in Las Vegas one day.

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Plea deal for ex-NASCAR driver not taken

A former NASCAR driver accused of leading police on a 150-mph chase through parts of Nevada, Arizona and Utah last year didn’t take a plea deal Tuesday as expected.

Metro investigating attack complaint against Blake Griffin

Las Vegas police are investigating a man’s complaint that Blake Griffin attacked him during an argument over a photo taken while Los Angeles Clippers players partied at Tao at the Venetian, authorities said Wednesday.

Literary Las Vegas: Alan Livingston

Alan Livingston’s debut novel “Gabriel’s Creek” shares the story of an enchanted bucket list round of golf on a course described as “magical.”

1 person hurt in fight after Mayweather bout

A small fight erupted outside the MGM Grand Garden Arena late Saturday night, causing confusion as the audience was leaving the boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Marcos Maidana.

Family celebrates baby’s survival with barrel race event

Four-year-old Bailey Stevens was born a fighter. After being diagnosed with a life-threatening bacteria at 4 days old, Bailey continued to beat the odds while being cared for at Spring Valley Hospital.

Agassi is Nevada-born champion on, off court

What really distinguishes Andre Agassi and what makes him one of the most prominent figures in Nevada sports history has absolutely nothing to do with tennis.

Lingerie football player sues league over pay

A former Las Vegas Sin player has filed a class-action lawsuit accusing the Legends Football League, formerly the Lingerie Football League, of failing to pay the required minimum wage and overtime to hundreds of employees.

You need a scorecard to track Las Vegas arenas

With all the stadium, arena and ballpark proposals floating around Las Vegas, it’s a challenge to keep track of them all. Here’s the rundown for those keeping score: