Alan Snel, Author at LVSportsBiz

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

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.

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

Another day, another NBA arena idea in Las Vegas: During a quarterly earnings report call, VICI Properties execs said they’re teaming up with Caesars Entertainment on an idea to build an NBA arena behind three hotel-casinos in the center of the Strip just north of Flamingo Road.

The Thrill is back: The pro women’s volleyball team, the Thrill, was out of business last year but a press release says the Thrill has a new local owner and a new coach and details will be reveled at a Monday presser. The Las Vegas Thrill of Major League Volleyball used to play at the Lee Family Forum in Henderson.

Union deal at Allegiant Stadium: The Culinary Union announces tentative agreement on union contract reached with Oak View Group for 730+ cooks, servers, bartenders, & concessions workers at Raiders-run Allegiant Stadium.

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Sphere extend deal: F1, Sphere announces new five-year agreement that extends their partnership through 2030, with Las Vegas Grand Prix utilizing Sphere’s exterior campus each year during race week.

The F1 track as it nears the Sphere. Photo credit: Hugh Byrne/LVSportsBiz.com

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

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.