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Marvin Menzies: Nice guy, but not the right fit for Las Vegas. Photo credit: J. Tyge O'Donnell/LVSportsBiz.com

UNLV

UNLV Athletic Director Seeks New Direction for Basketball Program; Cuts Loose Menzies After 3 Seasons

March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 Alan Snel Desiree Reed-Francois, Marvin Menzies

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The kiss of death for any business is to cease being relevant.

UNLV

UNLV Bows Out of MWC Tourney with San Diego State Loss, and Future is Unsettled for Once Proud Hoops Program in Crowded Las Vegas Sports Market

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 Alan Snel Marvin Menzies

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com LVSportsBiz.com photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell UNLV’s basketball season limped to a finish Thursday

Panoramic photo of Aviators ballpark.

Aviators

Aviators’ New Ballpark Looking Green, Sod Rolled Out for Playing Field

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 Alan Snel Don Logan, Pat Delano

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com LVSportsBiz.com photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell It’s the green grass and the

Basketball

Once Powerful UCLA Draws Small Crowd for Pac-12 Tourney in Las Vegas

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 Alan Snel Bill Walton

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Well, at least UCLA alum Bill Walton is here. But he’s working, calling the

The Golden Knights logo and colors have been used by the former 51s and Las Vegas Lights FC in promotions.

51s Golden Knights Lights

Sports Marketing’s Ultimate Flattery: When a Team Uses Another Club’s Logo in a Promotion

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 Alan Snel Darren Rovell, Larry Scott

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com While taking a timeout from college basketball washing over Las Vegas this week…

Basketball

Mighty Gonzaga Toppled by David as St. Mary’s Wins West Coast Tourney in Las Vegas

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com LVSportsBiz.com photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell Las Vegas was the center of the college

Basketball

Former Las Vegas Gaming Exec Among Those Accused in College Admission and Sports Scandal

March 12, 2019 Alan Snel Elisabeth Kimmel, Felicity Huffman, Gamal Abdelaziz

By CASSANDRA COUSINEAU LVSportsBiz.com The FBI has indicted nine college coaches and a total of fifty individuals for participating in

In 2020, ESPN's Dick Vitale was in the house at Orleans Arena as Gonzaga wiped out Pepperdine, 100-74.

Basketball

Fans of Top-Ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs Travel to Vegas for Game Tickets They Can’t Buy Back Home in Washington

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 Alan Snel Adam Morrison, Dick Vitale, Landon Kissinger, Mark Few, Zack Brown

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com LVSportsBiz.com photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell Tickets to watch the nation’s top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs

Gambling

Dreaming of a Big Payday? It’s Possible

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 Alan Snel

By DANIEL BEHRINGER LVSportsBiz.com Dreaming of a big payday? Consider basketball. It appeared to be another routine Tuesday on the basketball

Las Vegas Lights owner Brett Lashbrook announces soda pouring rights deal with Jarritos. Photo credit: J. Tyge O'Donnell/LVSportsBiz.com

Lights

Las Vegas Lights Owner Guaranteed Win, But Team Ties Austin So Owner Pays Up: All 8,017 Fans Get Free Ticket For Next Home Game March 30

March 9, 2019March 11, 2019 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, Don Logan, Eric Wynalda

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com LVSportsBiz.com photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell When Las Vegas Lights FC owner Brett Lashbrook

July 5, 2021

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New A’s team president Marc Badain

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