Author: Alan Snel

Golf 

In Market That’s Becoming More Competitive, Shriners PGA Event in LV Searches For New Hooks

October 31, 2017November 2, 2017 Alan Snel A.J. McInerney, Bubba Watson

By ALAN SNEL   When the sport’s biggest names such as Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Dustin Johnson pass over

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Lights UNLV 

Two Very Different Stories Behind the Two New Sports Logos in Las Vegas

October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook

By ALAN SNEL   It’s a tale of two sports logos in Las Vegas.   One was just released Monday

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The Vegas Golden Knights are just one of several rookie teams in the Las Vegas market.

51s Aviators Basketball Boxing Golden Knights Golf Lights NBA Summer League Raiders Team Thomas & Mack Center 

Slow Down Las Vegas and Make Sure Southern Nevada Can Financially Support New Teams and Venues

October 30, 2017January 31, 2019 Alan Snel Adam Silver, Bill Foley, Brett Lashbrook, Ed Stolze

By ALAN SNEL   OK, Las Vegas. How about a timeout?   After years of not caving in to handout

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Las Vegas Lights FC's new logo is released today.

Soccer 

New Las Vegas Lights Soccer Team Releases Inaugural Logo, Season Ticket Prices

October 30, 2017 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook

By ALAN SNEL   Las Vegas’ new pro soccer team today released its logo and 20-game season ticket plans, which

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Golden Knights 

Golden Knights’ Historic Inaugural Homestand Began With Healing Win, Ends With Nevada Day Victory

October 27, 2017October 28, 2017 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Brian Killingsworth, Gerard Gallant, Kerry Bubolz

By ALAN SNEL   Oct. 10 to Oct. 27. It began with tears. It ended with more smiles than we

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Bicycling 

LV Metro Police To Beef Up Enforcement of Shooters on BLM Land Along South Las Vegas Blvd

October 26, 2017October 26, 2017 Alan Snel John Asselin, John Mroz, Mike Seed, Robin Brown, Stephanie Clark

By ALAN SNEL   After LVSportsBiz.com reported on a bicyclist being shot while cycling in a memorial bicycle ride along

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The 3 Feet for Pete memorial bike ride is an annual bike ride. A bicyclist was shot in the leg by a target practice shooter Sept. 16.

Bicycling 

No Arrest In Shooting Case of Bicyclist Struck During Memorial Bike Ride Last Month

October 25, 2017 Alan Snel Aden Ocampogomez, John Mroz, Robin Brown

By ALAN SNEL   In the end, nobody will be held accountable for the .22 caliber bullet that struck a

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Home fans and evening visiting fans enjoy posing with Golden Knights superfan Shawn Hickey for photos. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights 

Golden Knights Superfan’s Costume So Authentic That People Think He’s a Team Performer

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 Alan Snel Kerry Bubolz, Shawn Hickey

By ALAN SNEL   With his golden armor from head to toe, you’d think 46-year-old Shawn Hickey was the Vegas

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LVSportsBiz.com chats with team president Kerry Bubolz before tonight's Golden Knights-Blackhawks game. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights 

LVSportsBiz’s 10 Questions with Golden Knights Prez Kerry Bubolz Before Tonight’s Game

October 24, 2017 Alan Snel Kerry Bubolz

By ALAN SNEL   Welcome to Hockey Town USA — or the Las Vegas Strip where the Golden Knights’ arena

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The Raiders stadium site is being prepared for construction that begins later this year. The groundbreaking is Nov. 13.

Raiders Stadium 

Room Tax Revenues for Raiders Stadium Hit $25 Million Through August

October 24, 2017 Alan Snel Brian Haynes, Jeremy Aguero

By ALAN SNEL   The public money from the hotel room fee increase that will ultimately pay for Nevada’s $750

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