Alan Snel, Author at LVSportsBiz

LVCVA CEO Rossi Ralenkotter is a Hall of Famer in the Southern Nevada Sports of Fame.

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LVCVA’s Ralenkotter Reaches Hall of Fame (But Not for His High School Basketball Days)

February 14, 2018February 14, 2018 Alan Snel Rossi Ralenkotter

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com There’s so much media attention lavished on the new Las Vegas sports kids on the

It doesn't matter that opposition colors are in the T-Mobile Arena stands. The Golden Knights keep on winning.

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Win At Home No Matter The Fans’ Allegiances

February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 Alan Snel Gerard Gallant, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Tonight, it was red. Thousands and thousands of fans in red Blackhawks jerseys sitting around

Virtual driving will be an attraction at the new esports lounge at the NASCAR event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March.

Speedway UNLV

Mountain West Hoops Tourney, NASCAR Race Weekend Feature eSports in March

February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Another sports event in Las Vegas, another chance for eSports to piggyback for the ride.

Fans heard the ugly slur "puto" during the Las Vegas Lights FC's first game Saturday night at Cashman Field.

Lights

Soccer Chant With Anti-Gay Slur Heard At LV Lights’ First Preseason Game At Cashman

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com It’s a soccer chant with an ugly, mean word that won’t go away. And

Fans of visiting teams have been invading T-Mobile Arena for Golden Knights home games all season long.

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Biz Wrap: Selling Tickets to Opposition Fans; School District Street Hockey in Phys Ed; and Another Chance Video

February 12, 2018 Alan Snel Jim "Phil" Frevola, Kerry Bubolz, Sean Henry

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Philadelphia sports fans made their presence known at Sunday’s Vegas Golden Knights game when orange

LVSportsBiz.com interviews Golden Knights President Kerry Bubolz before today's game.

Golden Knights

2,500 Golden Knights Fans On New ‘Can’t Wait List’ For Season Tickets in 2018-19

February 11, 2018February 11, 2018 Alan Snel Kerry Bubolz

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com About 2,500 Vegas Golden Knights fans have placed season ticket deposits as part of the

Lights players huddle before game started Saturday night. Photo credit: Erik John Ricardo

Lights

Lights’ First Preseason Match Is A Sellout; Fans Pack Cashman With Flags, Chants, Songs For Inaugural Game

February 10, 2018February 11, 2018 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, Chelis, Julian Portugal, Patrick Hughes

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Las Vegas Lights pro soccer club made history Saturday night. Yes, the

The Lights make their preseason debut Saturday night at Cashman Field.

Golden Knights Lights UNLV

Monster LV Tripleheader Saturday: Golden Knights Fan Appreciation Day; UNLV Hoops; Lights Preseason Debut

February 9, 2018February 10, 2018 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Brett Lashbrook, George McPhee

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Get used to this Las Vegas. The entertainment capital of the world has added

Henderson teacher Heidi Dove also works at least 40 hours a week on her Triple Dare Running Company that is putting on a Valentine's Day-theme event at Lake Las Vegas Saturday.

Outdoor Sports

‘My Life Is Excitingly Chaotic’: Teacher Carves Out Running Business In LV Area’s Outdoor Sport Industry

February 8, 2018February 9, 2018 Alan Snel Heidi Dove

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Amid the recent news on Las Vegas’ TV stations from disturbing allegations against casino titan

Las Vegas Lights fans gave a thumbs up to the team's new jersey. First preseason game is Saturday at 8 p.m. at Cashman Field.

Lights

Lights Electrify Fans With One-of-a-kind Soccer Jerseys

February 7, 2018February 8, 2018 Alan Snel Anuar Kanan, Brett Lashbrook, Chelis

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Brett Lashbrook invested $10 million to bring professional soccer to downtown Las Vegas and

July 5, 2021

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Our coverage of the Athletics stadium project in Las Vegas.

A’s owner John Fisher in Las Vegas

New A’s team president 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

Athletics consultant Jeremy Aguero is eye of Las Vegas’ sports hurricane

How Deal Was Made For A’s Ballpark On Strip

Bally’s Corp, Gaming & Leisure Properties team up with A’s for ballpark on Strip

Bally’s Corp Chairman Wants Hotel Open When A’s Stadium Is Ready In 2028

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