Alan Snel, Author at LVSportsBiz

Defenseman Nate Schmidt scores gorgeous goal to tie game at two early in the third period.

On A Snowy Las Vegas Night, VGK Lose Shootout To Bruins

February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 Alan Snel Gerard Gallant, Jon Merrill, Nate Schmidt, Reilly Smith

By Alan Snel LVSportsBiz.com LVSportsBiz.com photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell The snow was falling to earth Wednesday evening

Las Vegas Lights coach Eric Wynalda has come to win -- there's no messing around with this coach.

Lights

Lights’ New Coach Using Oldest Marketing Tool in the Biz to Get Fans’ Attention — Winning

February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 Alan Snel Eric Wynalda

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com It was just after lunchtime at Cashman Field Wednesday and Las Vegas Lights FC coach

The new ice center in Las Vegas will be like the VGK ice center in Summerlin. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights

City of Henderson on Sports Roll with Golden Knights Ice Center

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 Alan Snel Kerry Bubolz

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com After the poor city of Henderson was taken for a ride by “stadium developer” Chris

The Raiders ticket prices will likely increase when the team moves to Las Vegas for their subsidized domed stadium in Las Vegas. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Raiders Team

Average Raiders Ticket Price in 2018 Was In Bottom Half Of NFL Teams

February 19, 2019 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The price for a family of four to attend a Raiders game in 2018 was

Raiders lured to Las Vegas by subsidized stadium.

Raiders Team

In Sports — and In Divorce (Between Oakland and the Raiders) — Any Deal Is Possible If The Money Is Right

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com If racial justice activist/former San Francisco 49ers quarterback/Nike pitchman Colin Kaepernick and the National League

Golden Knights

Perfect Storm of Visiting Original 6 Team with National Following, Time of Year, Cheaper Ticket Costs Led to T-Mobile Arena Turning Toronto Blue Thursday

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 Alan Snel Bill Foley

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Thursday when the Toronto Maple Leafs scored in the first period in their game against

Gambling

On Sports Gambling: What’s a Fair Price to Pay to Bet on the Vegas Golden Knights?

February 18, 2019 Alan Snel

By DANIEL BEHRINGER LVSportsBiz.com LVSportsBiz.com photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell What’s a fair price to pay to bet on the

A Brendan Pirri goal made it 2-0 en route to a 5-1 victory Saturday night.

Golden Knights

Golden Knights End Home Losing Streak, Play Solid 60 Minutes En Route To 5-1 Win Over Nashville In Front Of 18,430

February 16, 2019February 16, 2019 Alan Snel Gerard Gallant, Malcolm Subban, Max Pacioretty, Sean Henry

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com LVSportsBiz.com photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell The man who believes the Nashville Predators offer

Lights

Smaller Lights FC Crowd Watches Preseason Match Against MLS Colorado Rapids; Colorado’s Star Goaltender Tim Howard Injured During Warmups, Did Not Play; Game Ends, 2-2

February 16, 2019February 16, 2019 Alan Snel Tim Howard

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com I showed up about an hour before the Las Vegas Lights FC game at Cashman

Golden Knights

Golden Knights’ Go-To Anthem Performer Still Seeking Big Singing Break In Shows, Musicals

February 15, 2019February 16, 2019 Alan Snel Carnell Johnson

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com LVSportsBiz.com photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell Whether he strolls across the plaza in front

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.

LVSportsBiz.com’s Written Word Series: Our storytelling focuses on original story lines.

June 2024: A father’s connection

June 2026: Baseball and the radio

April 2018: NHL team born in the desert

March 2020: Gratitude for being alive

June 2017: Birth of a website

August 2026: Team president does it all

BRIEFS

A’s stadium premium club sold out: Athletics say their new stadium’s exclusive club called the Athletic Club behind home plate is sold out, with 76 percent of the buyers from Southern Nevada. The A’s plan on opening their domed $2.1 billion stadium on the Strip in 2028.

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

A’s owner John Fisher in Las Vegas

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.