Alan Snel, Author at LVSportsBiz

Lights fans must comply with a code of conduct that would not allow the "puto" chant heard last Saturday.

Lights

Will Lights Soccer Club Crack Down On Fans Chanting Anti-Gay Slur Saturday?

February 15, 2018February 15, 2018 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, JC Martin

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com After fans heard the anti-gay “puto” chant at last Saturday’s Las Vegas Lights FC soccer

LVCVA CEO Rossi Ralenkotter is a Hall of Famer in the Southern Nevada Sports of Fame.

Column

LVCVA’s Ralenkotter Reaches Hall of Fame (But Not for His High School Basketball Days)

February 14, 2018February 14, 2018 Alan Snel Rossi Ralenkotter

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com There’s so much media attention lavished on the new Las Vegas sports kids on the

It doesn't matter that opposition colors are in the T-Mobile Arena stands. The Golden Knights keep on winning.

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Win At Home No Matter The Fans’ Allegiances

February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 Alan Snel Gerard Gallant, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Tonight, it was red. Thousands and thousands of fans in red Blackhawks jerseys sitting around

Virtual driving will be an attraction at the new esports lounge at the NASCAR event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March.

Speedway UNLV

Mountain West Hoops Tourney, NASCAR Race Weekend Feature eSports in March

February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Another sports event in Las Vegas, another chance for eSports to piggyback for the ride.

Fans heard the ugly slur "puto" during the Las Vegas Lights FC's first game Saturday night at Cashman Field.

Lights

Soccer Chant With Anti-Gay Slur Heard At LV Lights’ First Preseason Game At Cashman

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com It’s a soccer chant with an ugly, mean word that won’t go away. And

Fans of visiting teams have been invading T-Mobile Arena for Golden Knights home games all season long.

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Biz Wrap: Selling Tickets to Opposition Fans; School District Street Hockey in Phys Ed; and Another Chance Video

February 12, 2018 Alan Snel Jim "Phil" Frevola, Kerry Bubolz, Sean Henry

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Philadelphia sports fans made their presence known at Sunday’s Vegas Golden Knights game when orange

LVSportsBiz.com interviews Golden Knights President Kerry Bubolz before today's game.

Golden Knights

2,500 Golden Knights Fans On New ‘Can’t Wait List’ For Season Tickets in 2018-19

February 11, 2018February 11, 2018 Alan Snel Kerry Bubolz

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com About 2,500 Vegas Golden Knights fans have placed season ticket deposits as part of the

Lights players huddle before game started Saturday night. Photo credit: Erik John Ricardo

Lights

Lights’ First Preseason Match Is A Sellout; Fans Pack Cashman With Flags, Chants, Songs For Inaugural Game

February 10, 2018February 11, 2018 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, Chelis, Julian Portugal, Patrick Hughes

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Las Vegas Lights pro soccer club made history Saturday night. Yes, the

The Lights make their preseason debut Saturday night at Cashman Field.

Golden Knights Lights UNLV

Monster LV Tripleheader Saturday: Golden Knights Fan Appreciation Day; UNLV Hoops; Lights Preseason Debut

February 9, 2018February 10, 2018 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Brett Lashbrook, George McPhee

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Get used to this Las Vegas. The entertainment capital of the world has added

Henderson teacher Heidi Dove also works at least 40 hours a week on her Triple Dare Running Company that is putting on a Valentine's Day-theme event at Lake Las Vegas Saturday.

Outdoor Sports

‘My Life Is Excitingly Chaotic’: Teacher Carves Out Running Business In LV Area’s Outdoor Sport Industry

February 8, 2018February 9, 2018 Alan Snel Heidi Dove

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Amid the recent news on Las Vegas’ TV stations from disturbing allegations against casino titan

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.