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LVSportsBiz.com Roundup On Mark Davis, Raiders, Aces, Cashman Field On Auction Block, UNLV Sports Economics

November 12, 2024November 13, 2024 Alan Snel Antonio Pierce, Jose Bautista, Josh McDaniels, Mark Davis, Tony Hsieh

By Alan Snel, LVSportsBiz.com Publisher-Writer LAS VEGAS, Nevada — It was only a year ago when things were much better at

New Las Vegas Lights FC owner Jose Bautista. Photo credit: Las Vegas Lights

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Confirmed Tuesday: Las Vegas Lights FC Soccer Team Sold To Former MLB Star Jose Bautista; Lights Season Starts March 9

January 15, 2024January 16, 2024 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, Carolyn Goodman, Eric Wynalda, Jose Bautista

By Alan Snel/LVSportsBiz.com Publisher-Writer Las Vegas Lights founder Brett Lashbrook has sold the second-tier soccer team to former Major League

Aces Aces Allegiant Stadium Bill Foley Bournemouth Lights Mark Davis MLS Raiders

Las Vegas Is Great Host For High-Profile Individual Soccer Matches, But Don’t Expect Major League Soccer In Vegas Any Time Soon

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Brett Lashbrook, Don Garber, Joe Maloof, Mark Davis, Nassef Sawiris, Wes Edens

ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT By Alan Snel, LVSportsBiz.com Publisher-Writer Sometimes things are just not meant to be. Bad timing. Plans that are

Cashman Field Las Vegas Ballpark Lights Stadiums/Arenas (General) Vipers

XFL Return To Las Vegas: XFL’s Newest Version Makes Its Vegas Debut Saturday As Vipers Lose Home-Opener At Cashman In Downtown

February 25, 2023February 26, 2023 Alan Snel Destiny Vaeao, Gregg Williams, Reggie Barlow, Rod Woodson, Tom Brady

ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT By Alan Snel, LVSportsBiz.com Publisher/Writer Ben and Kris Kuntz have history with the XFL. The couple from

The Las Vegas Lights FC wants to make improvements to Cashman Field, but is in a holding pattern until 51s submit 60-day lease termination notice. Photo credit: Erik John Ricardo/LVSportsBiz.com

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Las Vegas Lights Soccer Team Still Chugging Along With Promotions Despite Rough Season In Standings

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook

ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com It’s been a rough season for the Las Vegas Lights pro soccer team,

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Las Vegas Lights Pitch $175 Three-Game Deal That Includes Ticket To Concacaf Gold Cup Soccer Championship At Allegiant Stadium Aug. 1

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 Alan Snel

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com The Las Vegas Lights soccer team is trying to sell game tickets by packaging tickets

COVID-19 Lights Thomas & Mack Center UNLV

UNLV Basketball, Las Vegas Lights Teams Go Through Coaches, Troubled Times In Competitive Sports Market

March 18, 2021 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, Dave Rice, Desiree Reed-Francois, El Chelis, Eric Wynalda, Frank Yallop, Lon Kruger, Marvin Menzies, Steve Cherundolo, T.J. Otzelberger, Todd Simon

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com The folks who market and promote the UNLV men’s basketball team and the Las Vegas

Lights jerseys had the Zappos logo on it -- but no more.

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Online Retailer Zappos No Longer Sponsor Of Las Vegas Lights, Decides To Not Renew Sponsorship Deal

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com There was so much excitement in 2017 when the Las Vegas Lights soccer team was

Tony Hsieh at a VGK hockey game in December 2019. Photo credit: Mary Peters/LVSportsBiz.com

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Las Vegas, Business World Mourn Loss of Former Zappos CEO and Workplace Innovator Tony Hsieh, Who Died Friday At Age 46; Zappos Sponsored Downtown Lights Soccer Team, VGK

November 28, 2020November 30, 2020 Alan Snel Alfred Lin, Brett Lashbrook, Carolyn Goodman, Derek Stevens, Jeff Bezos, Kerry Bubolz, Steve Sisolak, Tony Hsieh

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com He was the original disruptor, a man who disliked formal corporate culture so much that

Fans watching Las Vegas Lights soccer before the pandemic. LVSportsBiz.com photo by J. Tyge O'Donnell.

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Las Vegas City Council Green Lights Another Six Months To Negotiate With Soccer Stadium/Downtown Redevelopment Investor

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Brett Lashbrook, Carolyn Goodman, Floyd Kephart, Michelle Fiore, Seth Klarman

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com They’re going to talk about big-league soccer, redevelopment around Cashman Center and stadiums in downtown

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Hirings and Firings:

Las Vegas Aces President Nikki Fargas said the Aces are not renewing the contract of General Manager Natalie Williams. The Aces hired Williams as the team’s general manager in April 2022.

Vegas Golden Knights said the NHL club has signed defenseman Shea Theodore to a seven-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $7,425,000.

Our coverage of the Athletics stadium project in Las Vegas.

Mark Rosentraub on A’s stadium site on Strip.

Big League Sports With Small Town Politics

Man of Many Hats

Athletics’ long, strange journey for new ballpark

Athletics consultant Jeremy Aguero is eye of Las Vegas’ sports hurricane

How Deal Was Made For A’s Ballpark On Strip

Bally’s Corp, Gaming & Leisure Properties team up with A’s for ballpark on Strip

Bally’s Corp Chairman Wants Hotel Open When A’s Stadium Is Ready In 2028

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