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Advocates fear new Las Vegas sports teams could spur sex trafficking

Sex trafficking is widely believed to increase when big sporting events take place. What’s less clear is the effect a new professional sports team — or in Las Vegas’ case, two new sports teams — will have on sex trafficking.

 
High school football melee ended by pepper spray being investigated

Clark County School District Police Captain Ken Young said Monday his team is still gathering information about the use of pepper spray Friday to break up a melee after the Canyon Springs and Basic High School football game.

 
Las Vegans help Miami football team stranded by Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma has left 50 Miami Central High School football players and about 20 members of the coaching staff stranded in Sin City as they wait for airports in Miami and Fort Lauderdale to reopen.

 
Las Vegas police say race played no role in Michael Bennett’s detainment

Metropolitan Police Department Undersheriff Kevin McMahill denied race played a role when officers detained Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett after the Aug. 26 Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight.