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They ridiculed Chance, but the team mascot has the last laugh with the franchise's first bobblehead. Photo credit: Erik John Ricardo/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights

Chance’s Sweet Revenge: VGK Mascot Was Once Ridiculed But His BobbleHead Tonight Will Be A Hot eBay Item

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 Alan Snel Alex Tuch, Brian Killingsworth, Chance, Colin Miller, Nate Schmidt

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Bet you didn’t know that Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt has bobblehead designing skills.

Chelis pictured smoking a cigarette with fans after he got ejected from a Las Vegas Lights FC game Saturday night.

Lights

During Game, Lights Coach Smoked Like A Chelis

February 18, 2018February 19, 2018 Alan Snel Chelis

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com We’re in uncharted waters in Las Vegas’ sports market, one dominated by UNLV basketball for

The kids' expression of wonder says it all.

Golden Knights

The Kids of the Golden Knights: LVSportsBiz’s Favorite Photos

February 18, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Building a team like it’s a business? Then you have to build for the

The Picanha Steak Truck gave Lights fans the chance to taste Brazilian steak sandwiches.

Lights

Centerplate GM Dangles Tasty Food Offerings To Attract Soccer Fans To Lights Games

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, Paco Gomez

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Meet Paco Gomez, the Las Vegas Lights FC’s secret weapon. Gomez doesn’t play goaltender

A map is projected on the ice at a recent Golden Knights game. Photo by L.E. Baskow/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights

Golden Knights’ Sellouts No Big Deal; Attendance Hitting 103% of Capacity

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com A sellout at T-Mobile Arena is no longer a big deal for the Vegas Golden

Packed houses for practices are common at the Golden Knights' training center in Summerlin.

Golden Knights

Photo Gallery: Even Golden Knights Practices Are Must-Watch Hockey

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com It’s 11:30 a.m. Friday and Las Vegas’ favorite sons are skating effortlessly around the ice

The Zappos and Lights sponsorship deal was a natural.

Lights

Zapponians + Chelisians = Zappos and Lights FC Business Union

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, Chelis, Loren Becker, Tony Hsieh

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Las Vegas Lights owner Brett Lashbrook knew it from the get-go: Zappos would be a

It's wedding time at the Golden Knights game. Photo credit: Casey Carpenter/UNLV

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Entertain On Ice — And Off Too With Engagement and Marriage On Same Night

February 15, 2018February 16, 2018 Alan Snel Brad Hunt, Carrot Top, Elvis, Gerard Gallant, Lil Jon, Rick Harrison, Steve Poscente, William Karlsson

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Vegas Golden Knights have been racking up so many wins and points that sometimes

Raiders President Marc Badain talks with stadium board chairman Steve Hill before the stadium meeting today. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Raiders Stadium Raiders Team

9 Takeaways from Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Board Meeting Thursday

February 15, 2018February 16, 2018 Alan Snel Don Webb, Jeremy Aguero, Ken Evans, Lynn Littlejohn, Marc Badain, Mark Arnold, Monica Ford, Rebecca Fountain, Rose Davis, Tommy White

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Raiders/Las Vegas stadium board met Thursday afternoon and here are nine things you should

Lights fans must comply with a code of conduct that would not allow the "puto" chant heard last Saturday.

Lights

Will Lights Soccer Club Crack Down On Fans Chanting Anti-Gay Slur Saturday?

February 15, 2018February 15, 2018 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, JC Martin

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com After fans heard the anti-gay “puto” chant at last Saturday’s Las Vegas Lights FC soccer

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New A’s team president Marc Badain

LVCVA spends $8.25 million on A’s sponsorship

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