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By ALAN SNEL I spent the first half of my journalism career working as a metro government reporter, covering

The Golden Knights' opening night ceremony received high marks. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

In-Game Entertainment Leaders at Golden Knights, UNLV Games Shape Fans’ Experience

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 Alan Snel Desiree Reed-Francois, Jonny Greco, Kerry Bubolz, Megan Caligiuri, Mike Newcomb

By ALAN SNEL A year ago, neither Jonny Greco nor Megan Caligiuri were living in Las Vegas. But

Learfield chief Dan Dolby is with Savannah Sallworth, a Learfield employee. Dolby's son, Brendan, works at the Golden Knights, while Stallworth's father manages the arena at South Point hotel-casino.

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Las Vegas’ Next Generation of SportsBiz Leaders is Legacy of Current Sports Marketers

December 5, 2017December 6, 2017 Alan Snel Brendan Dolby, Carley Sisolak, Dan Dolby, Pat Christenson, Savannah Stallworth, Steve Sisolak, Steve Stallworth

By ALAN SNEL How big is the sports marketing industry in Las Vegas? Well, it’s reached the point

The Runnin Rebs are playing across the street from the Golden Knights on the Strip Tuesday night.

51s Aviators Golden Knights T-Mobile Arena Thomas & Mack Center UNLV

Golden Knights Hockey and UNLV Basketball Go Head-to-Head on Strip for 7 PM Starts Tuesday — And NFR Is Coming Too

December 4, 2017January 31, 2019 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL It was bound to happen. On Tuesday night, the Vegas Golden Knights and the UNLV

UNLV grad Guy Fieri is in the house tonight at Thomas and Mack Center.

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Nearly 15,000 Pack Thomas & Mack For UNLV Hoops Loss, But UNLV Prez Says Basketball Program Has Come Far Since Last Year

December 2, 2017December 3, 2017 Alan Snel Desiree Reed-Francois, Guy Fieri, Len Jessup

By ALAN SNEL The Runnin’ Rebels lost in overtime. But a packed Mack was back and the emotional charge

UNLV Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois (left) has hired former Virginia Tech co-worker Megan Caligiuri (right) to create homegrown video content for UNLV football and basketball games.

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UNLV AD Reed-Francois Looks to Beef Up Marketing Efforts to Enhance Fan Experiences and Sell Tickets

December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 Alan Snel Desiree Reed-Francois, Megan Caligiuri

By ALAN SNEL It’s Dec. 1 and Desiree Reed-Francois has been on the job exactly six months as UNLV’s

UNLV celebrates tonight's big win over Utah.

Basketball UNLV

Seize The Moment, UNLV: Start Marketing Runnin’ Rebels Big-time to Reverse Dismal Attendance

November 23, 2017November 23, 2017 Alan Snel Cliff Findlay, Desiree Reed-Francois, Marvin Menzies, Robbie Findlay

By ALAN SNEL There’s about seven minutes left in tonight’s UNLV-Utah basketball games and the Runnin’ Rebels are blasting

The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas set an attendance record in July. Photo credits: Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau

Basketball UNLV

Orlando Summer League Closes, Setting Up NBA Summer League Extravaganza In Las Vegas For 2018

November 21, 2017 Alan Snel Adam Silver, Mike Newcomb

By ALAN SNEL Las Vegas, you want the NBA? You got it. All of it. The

Big UNLV booster Cliff Findlay has two words of advice to boost ticket sales and sponsorships: "Win games."

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UNLV Faces Big Challenge In Marketing Teams In Las Vegas’ New Competitive Sports Market

November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 Alan Snel Cliff Findlay, Desiree Reed-Francois, James Dean Leavitt, Tony Cordasco

By ALAN SNEL There was a national championship that seems lifetimes ago and Gucci Row and a college basketball

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

July 5, 2021

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Our coverage of the Athletics stadium project in Las Vegas.

A’s owner John Fisher in Las Vegas

New A’s team president 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

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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