Alan Snel, Author at LVSportsBiz

By ALAN SNEL Jo Cato used to work as a Raiders cheerleader years ago. But now, the financial stakes are

Stadium board member Ken Evans, president of the Urban Chamber of Commerce, wants diversity and inclusion in the companies that are awarded work jobs for the Raiders' $1.9 billion stadium project.

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Raiders Stadium Board Member Wants ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ in the Companies Awarded Contracts to Build Stadium

June 22, 2017June 26, 2017 Alan Snel Ken Evans

By ALAN SNEL It’s not often a stadium authority board member leaves his seat on the dais and addresses his

Golden Knights Bill Foley snagged his first big catch -- Marc-Andre Fleury

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Golden Knights Pick Their Marquee Marketing Star to Dazzle Vegas

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 Alan Snel Bill Foley, George McPhee, Marc Andre-Fleury

By ALAN SNEL The 30 players of Las Vegas’ new NHL team were set tonight when Golden Knights fans Robert

Golden Knights T-Mobile Arena

Golden Knights Owner Bill Foley Finally Gets A Chance to Hang with His West Point-inspired NHL Jersey

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 Alan Snel

I covered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point as a young reporter. So, when I met Bill Foley while

Golden Knights Chief Marketing Officer Nehme Abouzeid discusses the team's new flagship store that opens in T-Mobile Arena Tuesday. Fans can pre-order team jerseys starting after 6 p.m. Tuesday.

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Golden Knights Unveil New Flagship Team Store at T-Mobile Arena

June 19, 2017June 19, 2017 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Nehme Abouzeid

By ALAN SNEL Erin Jones said it was only February when she sat down with Vegas Golden Knights officials and

Stadium authority consultant Jeremy Aguero, of Las Vegas, wrote the bill outlining the Raiders stadium deal and is a wealth of answers to anything dealing with the stadium construction project. And visit his office and you will get free M&Ms, too.

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Got A Raiders Stadium Question? Team Execs Are Not Talking, So Ask the Stadium Board’s Dr. Data

June 16, 2017June 16, 2017 Alan Snel Jeremy Aguero, Steve Hill

By ALAN SNEL Are you trying to figure out how an NFL stadium project in Las Vegas can cost $1.9

UFC

Nevada Athletic Commission Chief Expects No Problems Sanctioning Money vs. Conor for Aug. 26 Megafight

June 14, 2017June 14, 2017 Alan Snel Bob Bennett, Conor McGregor, Dana White, Floyd Mayweather

Bob Bennett, Nevada Athletic Commission executive director, said he doesn’t anticipate any problems with his agency sanctioning the crossover superfight

It's time to retire Cashman Field and its metal bleacher benches as a ballyard.

51s Aviators Stadiums/Arenas (General)

For the Love of Wally Backman, Build That Triple A Ballpark in Summerlin Already

June 14, 2017January 31, 2019 Alan Snel Don Logan, Steve Sisolak

By ALAN SNEL Dear Howard Hughes Corporation, What are you guys waiting for? You realize every year you wait to

Golden Knights and The D cut sponsorship deal.

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Golden Knights Score Partnership Deal with The D Casino in Downtown Vegas

June 13, 2017June 13, 2017 Alan Snel

The D casino owner Derek Stevens loves hockey, growing up as a big Detroit Red Wings fan. The new Vegas

Raiders install a "The Raiders are coming" sign at their 62-acre site at Polaris Avenue and Russell Road on the west side of I-15 across the highway from Mandalay Bay.

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Raiders Stadium Site in Las Vegas Turning into Destination Three Years Before Venue Opens

June 9, 2017 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL It’s 62 acres of dirt and dust in an industrial setting along Polaris Avenue off Interstate I-15

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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