Alan Snel, Author at LVSportsBiz

L.E. Baskow took this great pregame intro photo for the LVCVA. Nice work L.E.

Las Vegas Aces Make WNBA History in LV With Home-Opener Sunday, But Team Loses to Seattle Storm

May 27, 2018May 28, 2018 Alan Snel Mark Davis

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Boys II Men performed the national anthem, UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer cajoled fans to

First wristbands for 11 am Golden Knights practice Sunday handed out to first fans at 7 am.

Golden Knights

First VGK Fan Bracelet Snapped On At 7AM Sunday For 11AM Golden Knights Practice

May 27, 2018May 27, 2018 Alan Snel Marc Andre-Fleury

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Las Vegas got the fever. The Stanley Cup is a now a series win

Slicing a jet in two during the pregame show. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Poked Fun At Kings, Sharks, Jets In Pregame Show, But It’s Tricky Goofing On Nation’s Symbol, The Capitals

May 26, 2018May 26, 2018 Alan Snel Big D, Bruce Cusick, Carolyn Goodman, Jon Merrill, Jonny Greco, Lee Orchard, Steve Sisolak

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Vegas Golden Knights’ pregame video showing the team’s theatrical knight character vanquishing a

Next stop -- Stanley Cup Finals on Monday.

Golden Knights

Las Vegas Hosts A First: Stanley Cup Finals Come To Town Monday

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 Alan Snel Bark-Andre Furry, Jon Merrill, Shea Theodore

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com VGK Coach Gerard Gallant looked like he was in a chipper mood Friday a few

VGK President Kerry Bubolz and the Knights business staff win Sports Business Journal's Team of the Year award. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights

Sports Business Journal Recognizes Golden Knights as Team of the Year

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 Alan Snel Brian Killingsworth, Eric Tosi, Jim Frevola, Jonny Greco, Kerry Bubolz, Todd Pollock

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Vegas Golden Knights players are the focus, the stars, the talent. But

Stanley Cup Final game ticket prices sent to season ticket holders Wednesday.

Golden Knights

Stanley Cup Final Game Ticket Prices Sent To Golden Knights Fans Wednesday

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Vegas Golden Knights don’t know who their Stanley Cup Final opponent is as

UFC

Las Vegas-based UFC Cuts TV Rights Deal With ESPN, Finishing Agreement That Began With Digital Rights

May 22, 2018May 23, 2018 Alan Snel Dana White

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com After UFC sold digital rights to new streaming platform ESPN+ two weeks ago, the Las

Sports Tourism

‘Only Vegas Moments’ Tourism TV Spots Include Same-Sex Spot During NBA Playoffs

May 22, 2018May 23, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com During the NBA playoffs on TV, there was an advertisement spot for Las Vegas tourism

This NuWu dispensary sign was removed from the Las Vegas Lights game Saturday and will be updated with a new message for a June 2 home game.

Lights

Marijuana Dispensary Advertisement At LV Lights’ Stadium Removed To Be Updated With New Message

May 22, 2018May 22, 2018 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, Dave Colvin

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Las Vegas Lights FC scored lots of free buzz in April when the first-year

Golden Knights

Don’t Celebrate Quite Yet; Golden Knights’ GM Says There Are More Games To Win

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 Alan Snel George McPhee

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Vegas Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee knows he may not pass this way again.

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.

Click here for Alan’s recent appearance on KNPR radio in Las Vegas.

BRIEFS

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 2026-27 NATIONAL TV BROADCASTS

Tue. Sept. 29 vs. Chicago (ESPN)

Tue. Oct. 20 vs. Tampa Bay (ESPN)

Wed. Nov. 11 vs. Utah (TNT)

Tue. Nov. 17 vs. Dallas (TNT)

Thu. Nov. 19 vs. Dallas (ESPN+)

Tue. Nov 24 at Edmonton (TNT)

Wed. Dec. 16 vs. San Jose (TNT)

Tue. Dec. 22 at Anaheim (TNT)

Thu. Jan. 7 vs. Minnesota (ESPN)

Wed. Jan. 20 vs. Edmonton (TNT)

Sat. Feb. 20 at Dallas (ABC) 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series™

Wed. Feb. 24 vs. Florida (TNT)

Sun. March 7 at N.Y. Rangers (ESPN)

Tue. March 9 vs. San Jose (ESPN+)

Tue. April 6 vs. St. Louis (ESPN)

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

A’s owner John Fisher in Las Vegas

New A’s team president Marc Badain

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

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.