Alan Snel, Author at LVSportsBiz

Coors Field looked wonderful after all these years.

Stadiums/Arenas (General)

Road Trip Reveals Bicycle Ride Back in Denver History, and Scenic Pit Stops Along the Way

August 10, 2019August 11, 2019 Alan Snel

By Alan Snel LVSportsBiz.com I remember the final weeks of construction of Coors Field in Denver’s Lower Downtown in

Raiders stadium is Allegiant Stadium under a new naming rights deal announced Monday.

Raiders Stadium Raiders Team

It’s Official: Raiders Stadium is Allegiant Stadium; Naming Rights Deal Announced At Topping Out Event Monday Morning

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 Alan Snel Cliff Branch, Eric Johnson, Fred Biletnikoff, Jason Gilbert, Lawrence Epstein, Marc Badain, Mark Davis, Maury Gallagher, Myron Todichinii, Otis Sistrunk, Scott DeAngelo, Sonny Begay

By Alan Snel LVSportsBiz.com Raiders owner Mark Davis said his word of the day

Gambling

On Sports Betting: In the Late Summer Swelter, Everyone’s Attention Turns to Football

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 Alan Snel

By Daniel Behringer LVSportsBiz.com When it’s a sweltering 112 degrees in Las Vegas, there’s a noticeable dash of humidity

Raiders Stadium

Raiders Stadium Topping Out Ceremony Set For Monday Morning

August 3, 2019 Alan Snel

By Alan Snel LVSportsBiz.com The last steel canopy truss section was hoisted into place and installed. And now, Raiders

Discount carrier Allegiant Air is based in Summerlin is known for targeting leisure travelers.

Raiders Stadium Raiders Team

Travel Marketing Signs Point To Allegiant Air As Raiders Stadium’s Naming Rights Partner In Las Vegas

August 1, 2019August 2, 2019 Alan Snel Marc Badain, Mark Davis

By Alan Snel LVSportsBiz.com All the business marketing signs are pointing to Summerlin-based Allegiant Air as the naming rights

UNLV

Inside Las Vegas Sports Marketing: Sam Boyd Stadium’s Farewell Season

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 Alan Snel

By Alan Snel LVSportsBiz.com In 30 days, the UNLV football team will begin its 2019 season with a game

Smaller than usual crowd at Aviators ballpark in Summerlin Tuesday evening.

Aces Aviators

Aviators’ Attendance Hits 7,683 on Toasty Tuesday Night; Ballpark to Host Movie Nights

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 Alan Snel

By Alan Snel LVSportsBiz.com It was a Tuesday night and another 100-degree-plus day in Las Vegas. Typically, attendance used

Bicycling

A Beautiful Bicycle Life — A Top 10 Bicycle Ride List

July 30, 2019 Alan Snel Anthony Rossi, Bill Fox, Bill Walton, Chris O'Connell, Jared Fisher, Jeff Houck, Margaret Fox, Rosemary Evans, Scott Sofferman

By Alan Snel LVSportsBiz.com Publisher’s Note: When you see the United State by bicycle, pedaling slow enough to see

Sam Boyd Stadium game attendees will receive a special T-shirt for each UNLV football home game in 2019 to say farewell to the ol' football venue.

UNLV

UNLV Football Says So Long To Sam Boyd Stadium With Freebies In 2019

July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 Alan Snel Ickey Woods, Randall Cunningham

By Alan Snel LVSportsBiz.com Neither the UNLV football program nor its gridiron home at Sam Boyd Stadium is a

Las Vegas Aces will resume suspended earthquake game from July 5 at T-Mobile Arena on Aug. 5.

Aces

Aces Will Play At T-Mobile Arena For First Time Aug. 5 To Complete Suspended ‘Earthquake’ Game From July 5

July 29, 2019 Alan Snel Mark Davis

By Alan Snel LVSportsBiz.com Thanks to some shake, rattle and roll, the Las Vegas Aces will play a regular

July 5, 2021

Alan Snel, veteran journalist and LVSportsBiz.com publisher. ASnel@LVSportsBiz.com.

LVSPORTSBIZ.COM, launched June 2017: We are a digital magazine providing market-leading news, intelligence, enterprise and breaking news on Las Vegas’ sports/stadium industry. Our stories are quoted nationally and we set the sportsbiz news agenda in Las Vegas. Publisher Alan Snel has reported on the business of sports and stadiums in Denver, South Florida, New York, Seattle and Tampa besides Las Vegas and is considered a national authority on the topic. And like the Vegas Golden Knights, LVSportsBiz.com is celebrating its tenth birthday in 2027.

Click here for Alan’s recent appearance on KNPR radio in Las Vegas.

BRIEFS

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 2026-27 NATIONAL TV BROADCASTS

Tue. Sept. 29 vs. Chicago (ESPN)

Tue. Oct. 20 vs. Tampa Bay (ESPN)

Wed. Nov. 11 vs. Utah (TNT)

Tue. Nov. 17 vs. Dallas (TNT)

Thu. Nov. 19 vs. Dallas (ESPN+)

Tue. Nov 24 at Edmonton (TNT)

Wed. Dec. 16 vs. San Jose (TNT)

Tue. Dec. 22 at Anaheim (TNT)

Thu. Jan. 7 vs. Minnesota (ESPN)

Wed. Jan. 20 vs. Edmonton (TNT)

Sat. Feb. 20 at Dallas (ABC) 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series™

Wed. Feb. 24 vs. Florida (TNT)

Sun. March 7 at N.Y. Rangers (ESPN)

Tue. March 9 vs. San Jose (ESPN+)

Tue. April 6 vs. St. Louis (ESPN)

LVSportsBiz.com coverage of Athletics stadium project on Strip in Las Vegas.

A’s owner John Fisher in Las Vegas

New A’s team president Marc Badain

Marc Badain

LVCVA spends $8.25 million on A’s sponsorship

Big League Sports With Small Town Politics

Man of Many Hats

Athletics’ long, strange journey for new ballpark

How Deal Was Made For A’s Ballpark On Strip

May 24, 2021

LVSportsBiz.com Publisher Alan Snel is a nationally-known bicycle rights leader and bicycle travel writer.

Alan focuses on reducing road violence and has asked government to enforce road safety laws, design better roads for bicyclists and walkers not just motorists, educate drivers, install more penalties for reckless motorists and lower speed limits.

Here are Alan’s travel story samples, literary adventures based on Alan’s expansive and curious approach to reporting sports-business news and a bicycle life:

Let’s Pedal Zion National Park

Bicycling Bristlecone Trail At 9,000 Feet

Biking magical Seattle and the Northwest

Bicycling the Tour de Stadiums of Las Vegas

Las Vegas bicyclist struck by bullet during memorial ride

Incomparable Grand Canyon by bike

LVSportsBiz.com Publisher Alan Snel has also written two books: Long Road Back To Las Vegas and Bicycle Man. Purchase Long Road Back To Las Vegas on Amazon and contact Alan to buy Bicycle Man at asnel@LVSportsBiz.com.