Alan Snel, Author at LVSportsBiz

Austin, Texas developer Chris Milam, who tried to build an arena complex in the city of Henderson, was accused by Austin police of indecent exposure. He denied the charges. Photo credit: Austin Business Journal

Stadiums/Arenas (General)

Former Henderson Stadium Developer Chris Milam Accused Of Indecency With A Child In Texas

February 20, 2018 Alan Snel Chris Milam

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Chris Milam, the fast-talking Texas developer who told Henderson officials he would build a pro

Golden Knights

Chance’s Sweet Revenge: VGK Mascot Was Once Ridiculed But His BobbleHead Tonight Will Be A Hot eBay Item

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 Alan Snel Alex Tuch, Brian Killingsworth, Chance, Colin Miller, Nate Schmidt

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Bet you didn’t know that Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt has bobblehead designing skills.

Chelis pictured smoking a cigarette with fans after he got ejected from a Las Vegas Lights FC game Saturday night.

Lights

During Game, Lights Coach Smoked Like A Chelis

February 18, 2018February 19, 2018 Alan Snel Chelis

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com We’re in uncharted waters in Las Vegas’ sports market, one dominated by UNLV basketball for

The kids' expression of wonder says it all.

Golden Knights

The Kids of the Golden Knights: LVSportsBiz’s Favorite Photos

February 18, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Building a team like it’s a business? Then you have to build for the

The Picanha Steak Truck gave Lights fans the chance to taste Brazilian steak sandwiches.

Lights

Centerplate GM Dangles Tasty Food Offerings To Attract Soccer Fans To Lights Games

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, Paco Gomez

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Meet Paco Gomez, the Las Vegas Lights FC’s secret weapon. Gomez doesn’t play goaltender

A map is projected on the ice at a recent Golden Knights game. Photo by L.E. Baskow/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights

Golden Knights’ Sellouts No Big Deal; Attendance Hitting 103% of Capacity

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com A sellout at T-Mobile Arena is no longer a big deal for the Vegas Golden

Packed houses for practices are common at the Golden Knights' training center in Summerlin.

Golden Knights

Photo Gallery: Even Golden Knights Practices Are Must-Watch Hockey

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com It’s 11:30 a.m. Friday and Las Vegas’ favorite sons are skating effortlessly around the ice

The Zappos and Lights sponsorship deal was a natural.

Lights

Zapponians + Chelisians = Zappos and Lights FC Business Union

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, Chelis, Loren Becker, Tony Hsieh

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Las Vegas Lights owner Brett Lashbrook knew it from the get-go: Zappos would be a

It's wedding time at the Golden Knights game. Photo credit: Casey Carpenter/UNLV

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Entertain On Ice — And Off Too With Engagement and Marriage On Same Night

February 15, 2018February 16, 2018 Alan Snel Brad Hunt, Carrot Top, Elvis, Gerard Gallant, Lil Jon, Rick Harrison, Steve Poscente, William Karlsson

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Vegas Golden Knights have been racking up so many wins and points that sometimes

Raiders President Marc Badain talks with stadium board chairman Steve Hill before the stadium meeting today. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Raiders Stadium Raiders Team

9 Takeaways from Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Board Meeting Thursday

February 15, 2018February 16, 2018 Alan Snel Don Webb, Jeremy Aguero, Ken Evans, Lynn Littlejohn, Marc Badain, Mark Arnold, Monica Ford, Rebecca Fountain, Rose Davis, Tommy White

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Raiders/Las Vegas stadium board met Thursday afternoon and here are nine things you should

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.