Alan Snel, Author at LVSportsBiz

Post-game interview after a disappointing loss to Nevada, Reno.

Lost Opportunity For Runnin’ Rebels To Keep More Fans Coming

March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 Alan Snel Desiree Reed-Francois, Jordan Johnson, Jovan Mooring

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com They were told to wear red and the big crowd complied. Las Vegas Mayor

Thursday's stadium board meeting should tie up a lot of loose ends to the Raiders stadium deal. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Raiders Stadium Raiders Team

Raiders Stadium ‘Guaranteed Maximum Price’ Won’t Be Ready Thursday; Looks Like Early April

February 27, 2018February 28, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com When Las Vegas stadium board members get around to green lighting a final stadium development

A proofreader didn't catch the spelling of Brayden McNabb on the free game poster tonight.

Golden Knights

Brayden McNabb’s Name Misspelled On Golden Knights Game Poster Tonight

February 27, 2018February 27, 2018 Alan Snel Brayden McNabb

ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Nobody is perfect. I took one look at the Vegas Golden Knights game poster Tuesday

Chelis should tell fans directly to stop using the puto chant.

Lights

Enlist El Chelis To Tell LV Lights Fans To Knock Off Ugly Chant At Games

February 26, 2018 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, Chelis

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The sports world in Las Vegas hit the entertainment trifecta this past weekend when the

You won't see llamas on the ice at Golden Knights games.

Lights

Las Vegas Market Has Room For Both Pricey Golden Knights Experience and Affordable DTLV Lights Soccer

February 24, 2018February 25, 2018 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, Carrot Top, John Barr, Lil Jon

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Joaquin Aztorga is both a Vegas Golden Knights and Las Vegas Lights FC season ticket

Howard Hughes Corp., owner of the Las Vegas 51s, held a groundbreaking Friday mornings for their new ballpark in Summerlin.

51s Aviators

A 51s Ballpark Grows In Summerlin; Howard Hughes Breaks Ground Thanks To LVCVA’s $80 Million Deal

February 23, 2018January 31, 2019 Alan Snel Branch Rickey, Don Logan, Tom Warden

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Donny “Baseball” Logan’s long wait is over. Logan, the longtime business head of the

This is only a make-believe tussle, but ushers will be on the lookout for potential fights when the Golden Knights season winds down. Photo credit: Erik John Ricardo/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights

Approaching Postseason Could Fuel Fan Fights At Golden Knights Games

February 21, 2018February 22, 2018 Alan Snel Gerard Gallant, Kerry Bubolz

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com T-Mobile Arena ushers were told to be aware of potential fights between Golden Knights and

Wynn Las Vegas sign -- stay or go? Photo credit: L.E. Baskow/LVSportsBiz.com

51s Aviators Golden Knights Speedway

Wynn Las Vegas Sign On Golden Knights Ad Boards: Stay or Go?

February 21, 2018January 31, 2019 Alan Snel Steve Wynn

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Las Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn got the boot from his own board and even

A fight broke out after Golden Knights-Anaheim Ducks game last night. Photo/video credit: Kyle Johnson

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Working With Police, Security To ID Fans Involved In Fight After Golden Knights-Ducks Game Last Night

February 20, 2018February 20, 2018 Alan Snel Kerry Bubolz

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The images of hockey fans fighting on a T-Mobile Arena concourse Monday were startling for

During a 4Q and total year 2017 earning calls, MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said he is bullish on sports in Las Vegas.

Jim Murren

MGM Resorts CEO Calls Las Vegas A ‘Sports Lovers Town’

February 20, 2018February 20, 2018 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin, Gerard Gallant, Jim Murren

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said Las Vegas has transformed into a “sports lovers

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.

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

BRIEFS

UNLV’s sports conference — the Mountain West — has a new slogan and “refreshed brand identity.” Built Bold is the “new defining tagline.”

The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation said it raised $2,001,640 through the 51/49 Raffle during the 2025-26 season. All proceeds came from the team’s home games at T-Mobile Arena from the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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.