Chuck Johnson Archives

The Las Vegas Lights FC staff is working in the former 51s sales offices at Cashman Field as both the Lights and new Aviators prepare for new seasons.

Las Vegas’ Exploding Sports and Stadium Scene Means Teams Face Logistical Business Challenges

February 5, 2019February 6, 2019 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, Chuck Johnson, Don Logan, Justin Roper

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com When you’re the secondary tenant in your sports stadium, it means the business staff behind

Las Vegas 51s radio broadcaster discusses his craft in his press box office Thursday.

51s Aviators

Just Like Triple-A Players At Cashman Field, 51s Long-time Radio Voice Also Chasing Dream Of Reaching Majors

August 30, 2018January 31, 2019 Alan Snel Chuck Johnson, Red Barber, Russ Langer, Vin Scully

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com They come to ol’ Cashman Field every night hungry to make the giant jump from

The Las Vegas team and speedway reps sit shoulder-to-shoulder at a Latin Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Nevada State College Friday.

51s Aviators Golden Knights Lights Raiders Stadium Speedway WNBA Aces

Latin Chamber Brings Together Vegas’ Teams Plus Speedway For Lunch Panel Chat

April 27, 2018January 31, 2019 Alan Snel Brett Lashbrook, Chuck Johnson, Daniel Tafoya, Edith Fernandez, Jeff Motley, Kerry Bubolz, Marc Badain, Peter Guzman, Rushia Brown

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Most days they’re busy building stadiums, collecting revenues from NHL Stanley Cup playoff games,

The Las Vegas 51s won't be known as the 51s next season in Summerlin. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

51s Aviators

As Expected, Howard Hughes Corp. Will Change 51s’ Name and Branding at New Summerlin Ballpark

April 16, 2018January 31, 2019 Alan Snel Chuck Johnson, Don Logan, Jim Gemma

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com When the owners of the Las Vegas 51s Triple A ballclub talked about moving

Last home-opener for 51s at Cashman Thursday night. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

51s Aviators

Cashman Field’s Final Home-Opener For 51s Brings Dollar Beer Night, Thirsty Fans and Some Sentimental Memories

April 5, 2018January 31, 2019 Alan Snel Chuck Johnson, Don Logan

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com He was the first fan in the ballpark when the Cashman Field gates opened in

It's photo day for the Las Vegas 51s and their bat dog, Finn.

51s Aviators

51s Will Spend Summer Saying Adios To Cashman While Mapping Details For New Summerlin Ballpark

April 3, 2018January 31, 2019 Alan Snel Chuck Johnson, Finn the bat dog, Jerry Reuss

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com It’s a pro baseball spring rite — the team photo on the ball field where

July 5, 2021

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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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