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George McPhee -- he can be a good college professor one day on assembling NHL team rosters.

Golden Knights

In Over-The-Top, Hype-Peddling Las Vegas, Golden Knights GM George McPhee Provides Grounded Personality

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Alan Snel Bill Foley, George McPhee

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The last time Vegas Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee spoke to the media, the

Golden Knights

Even Foley’s Pizza Pub At Golden Knights Training Center Is Cleaning Up

May 6, 2018May 6, 2018 Alan Snel Bill Foley

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Even when the Vegas Golden Knights are on the road — and clinching a spot

Aces coach Bill Laimbeer gives the team last-minute instructions before tip-off at the Aces' first preseason game.

WNBA Aces

Las Vegas’ New WNBA Club Shows Its Hand With Aces On The Hardwood and With Entertainment

May 6, 2018 Alan Snel Brooke Johnson, Chet Buchanan, Lance Evans, Rushia Brown

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com It was the Las Vegas Aces’ big day. The re-branded WBNA team was making its

Jose Luis Sanchez Sola, also known as El Chelis, is suspended and can't coach. But he takes in Saturday night's game from the upper concourse at Cashman Field.

Lights

LV Lights FC Pushing Entertainment Norms To Enhance Soccer Product On Field In Vegas

May 5, 2018May 5, 2018 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, El Chelis, Jose Luis Sanchez Sola

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Jose Luis Sanchez Sola wasn’t on the field Saturday night to coach the Las Vegas

Golden Knights fans include famed rocker Vince Neil and The D owner and downtown Las Vegas developer Derek Stevens. Photo credit: L.E. Baskow/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Mania Sweeping Through Las Vegas, Team Sets Game Attendance Record With 18,693 In Game 5 Win Over Sharks

May 4, 2018May 5, 2018 Alan Snel Derek Stevens, Vince Neil

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com If you’re living in Las Vegas these days, it’s easy to feel like you’re an

Lance Evans is the MGM Resorts International business point man on the launch of the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA team's new market.

WNBA Aces

Las Vegas’ New WNBA Team Prepares To Deal Aces For Fans This Month

May 3, 2018 Alan Snel Jake Wagner, Jonny Greco, Lance Evans

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com As the Vegas Golden Knights worm their way into your heart — and your wallet/purse

Golden Knights T-Mobile Arena

Golden Knights Tickets On Secondary Market Will Not Come Cheap For Game 5 At T-Mobile Arena Friday

May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 Alan Snel William Karlsson

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Some things to ponder after the San Jose Sharks shut down the Vegas Golden

Photo credit: L.E. Baskow/LVSportsBiz.com

51s Aviators Golden Knights T-Mobile Arena WNBA Aces

On A Rainy Las Vegas Morning, LVSportsBiz Has Only Questions (For Now)

May 2, 2018January 31, 2019 Alan Snel William Karlsson

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Sometimes, I wake up and I have no answers. Just questions. Here is LVSportsBiz.com’s Top

Raiders President Marc Badain. Photo credits: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Raiders Stadium Raiders Team

Raiders Stadium In Las Vegas Has Intriguing Players Behind Process

May 1, 2018 Alan Snel Al Davis, Kenny Stabler, Marc Badain, Sheldon Adelson, Steve Sisolak, Ted Hendricks, Tommy White

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Back in the day when the Raiders were an NFL powerhouse, the team not

Jason Griego celebrates Golden Knights' OT win over the San Jose Sharks with friend Travis Ebarb at Brando's Bar Monday night. Photo credit: L.E., Baskow/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights

Golden Knights’ Wolverine Fan Celebrates OT Win At Vegas’ Hockey Bar

April 30, 2018May 1, 2018 Alan Snel Anthony Brandonisio, Jason Griego, William Karlsson

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The story behind the Vegas Golden Knights’ most recognizable fan began last September when

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A’s owner John Fisher in Las Vegas

New A’s team president Marc Badain

LVCVA spends $8.25 million on A’s sponsorship

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Athletics’ long, strange journey for new ballpark

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