Alan Snel, Author at LVSportsBiz

Sam Boyd Stadium back when it hosted UNLV football games

Stadiums/Arenas (General) UNLV

Sam Boyd Stadium To Close When Raiders Stadium Opens In 2020

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 Alan Snel Mike Newcomb

By ALAN SNEL At 46 years old, he’s not exactly a stud. But then again, Sam Boyd Stadium was

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He Loves Las Vegas and Raiders, But Laments NFL Team Leaving Oakland for Sin City

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 Alan Snel Al Davis

(LVSportsBiz.com Founder’s note: We will post occasional essays from fans who have a gift for explaining how we grow emotionally

Raiders Stadium Raiders Team

10 Things You Need To Know About The Raiders Stadium Community Benefits Plan

September 19, 2017September 19, 2017 Alan Snel Aaron Ford, Richard Copeland, Steve Seroka, Tommy White

By ALAN SNEL It’s full steam ahead for the Raiders $1.9 billion stadium project in Las Vegas. The Raiders

Golden Knights owner Bill Foley says he is confident that Cox will reach a deal with AT&T SportsNet to broadcast Golden Knights games.

Golden Knights

Foley Confident AT&T SportsNet and Cox Cable TV Will Reach Deal For Golden Knights Broadcasts In Las Vegas

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Kerry Bubolz

By ALAN SNEL Early on, Golden Knights owner Bill Foley predicted the NHL would grant Las Vegas a hockey

Boxing

Alvarez vs. Golovkin, By The Numbers The Day After

September 17, 2017September 17, 2017 Alan Snel Adalaide Byrd, Bob Bennett, Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin

There was a day when boxing, baseball and horse racing ruled this country’s sporting world, and for one night, boxing’s

City National Arena is closed due to COVID-19

Golden Knights

Golden Knights’ New Training Center Ushers In Ice Age In Las Vegas

September 15, 2017September 15, 2017 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Calvin Pickard, Gerard Gallant

By ALAN SNEL Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Calvin Pickard just finished an interview in the VGK’s training center locker

Raiders President Marc Badain answers a few questions from the media scrum after Thursday's Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Authority board meeting.

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After Thursday’s LV Stadium Authority Board Meeting, Does Stadium Panel Represent Public or Raiders?

September 14, 2017September 15, 2017 Alan Snel Ken Evans, Marc Badain, Steve Hill

By ALAN SNEL The Oakland Raiders’ march to their new $1.8 billion domed stadium in Las Vegas includes a

Golden Knights

Lt Gov. Hutchison, Owner Foley Coming For City National Arena Grand Opening Event Monday; New Team Store Opens Monday

September 13, 2017September 15, 2017 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Brian Sandoval

By ALAN SNEL Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison and Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley will participate in a ceremonial

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LVSportsBiz.com’s High Five: 5 News Items That Got Us Thinking

September 12, 2017September 12, 2017 Alan Snel Armani Rogers, Bill Foley, Frank Fertitta, Lorenzo Fertitta, Rex Ryan, Tilman Fertitta, Tony Romo

By ALAN SNEL — Forbes reported last week that brothers Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta cashed out their final stake

There are nine of these giant 10-by-12-foot screens at Club Red at 512 E. Fremont St. in downtown Las Vegas.

Raiders Stadium Raiders Team

New Raiders Fan Club Finds A Home In Downtown Las Vegas

September 10, 2017 Alan Snel Napolean McCallum, Sheryl Thornton-Burnham

By ALAN SNEL The Raiders keep on telling Las Vegas, “They’re coming,” but you get the feeling they’re already

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

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