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Blake Griffin gets new Las Vegas court date on battery charge

The lawyer for Los Angeles Clippers Blake Griffin, facing a misdemeanor battery charge in Las Vegas, said Monday he has concluded an independent investigation of the charges.

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.

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.