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Raiders’ Comeback In Final Quarter Falls Short: Rams 35 Raiders 21 At Allegiant Stadium Oct. 25; Fourth Loss In A Row For Raiders

October 25, 2026October 26, 2026 Alan Snel Ashton Jeanty, Davis Allen, Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins, Klint Kubiak, Matthew Stafford, Mike Washington, Puka Nacua

Just the facts: Los Angeles Rams 35 Las Vegas Raiders 21 Records: Raiders lost fourth in

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New Era For Raiders: QB Cousins, RB Jeanty Lead Balanced Attack In Silver & Black’s 27-13 Win Over Miami Dolphins In Season-Opener Sunday

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 Alan Snel Andy Coronado, Ashton Jeanty, Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins, Klint Kubiak, Matt Gay, Maxx Crosby, Tyler Linderbaum, Wayne Mabry

Just the facts: Raiders 27 Dolphins 13 Key to win: Balanced offensive attack of 160 yards passing and 130 rushing;

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Make A Run For The Touchdown: Raiders-Run Allegiant Stadium Hosting First Taco Bell Cantina In An NFL Stadium

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Alan Snel Fernando Mendoza

By Alan Snel, LVSportsBiz.com Publisher-Writer LAS VEGAS, Nevada — There are many observers of the modern sports stadium in the

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Klint and Kirk Show Leads Raiders Into 2026 Season; Silver & Black Seeking Wins, Identity In Las Vegas; LV Stadium Authority Board Meets Sept. 2

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 Alan Snel Antonio Pierce, Fernando Mendoza, Gardner Minshew II, Geno Smith, Jimmy Garoppolo, Josh McDaniels, Kirk Cousins, Klint Kubiak, Mark Davis, Pete Carroll

By Alan Snel, LVSportsBiz.com Publisher-Writer LAS VEGAS, Nevada — It’s the dog days of last August and for the

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If Las Vegas Sports Events, Stadium Pumping Billions Of Dollars Into Economy, Why Is ‘Nevada One Of The Worst States To Live In’

August 13, 2026August 14, 2026 Alan Snel Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins, Klint Kubiak

By Alan Snel, LVSportsBiz.com Publisher-Writer LAS VEGAS, Nevada — It’s 4:18 PM Thursday when the The Earnest One — 22-year-old

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Nothing Like Dome In The Summer: Raiders Give Fans Taste Of 2026 Team With Practice Inside Allegiant Stadium Tuesday

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Alan Snel Ashton Jeanty, Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins, Klint Kubiak, Tyler Linderbaum

Story by Alan Snel Photos

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Wanted: An Identity For The Raiders In Las Vegas; Training Camp Is In Session As Raiders Search For An Identity In Sin City

July 30, 2026 Alan Snel Ashton Jeanty, Dave Ziegler, Fernando Mendoza, Jon Gruden, Josh McDaniels, Kirk Cousins, Klint Kubiak, Mark Davis, Pete Carroll, Tyler Linderbaum

By Alan Snel, LVSportsBi.com Publisher-Writer LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The Raiders’ identity in Las Vegas since their arrival here in the

Raiders' Maxx Crosby (Photo: Hugh Byrne)

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No Prime Time Attraction: 2026 Raiders Schedule Released

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 Alan Snel Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins, Klint Kubiak

By Alan Snel, LVSportsBiz.com Publisher-Writer LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Take a look at the Raiders schedule for 2026 and one thing

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NFL Top Draft PIck Mendoza At Raiders Headquarters For Introduction: ‘I Know My Best Football Is Ahead Of Me’

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 Alan Snel Ashton Jeanty, Fernando Mendoza, John Spytek, Kirk Cousins, Klint Kubiak, Maxx Crosby, Tim Brown, Treydan Stukes

Story by Alan Snel Photos by J. Tyge O’Donell LAS VEGAS, Nevada — He threw

Mendoze, Raiders' top pick. Photo: Raiders

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Fernandomania Comes To Las Vegas: Raiders’ Top Pick Mendoza Says, ‘All The Stars Are Aligning Here’

April 23, 2026April 27, 2026 Alan Snel Alex Leatherwood, Brock Bowers, Clelin Ferrell, Damon Arnette, Fernando Mendoza, Henry Ruggs III, John Spytek, Klint Kubiak, Mark Davis, Pete Carroll, Tyree Wilson

By Alan Snel, LVSportsBiz.com Publisher-Writer LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Fernandomania kicked into high gear in Las Vegas Thursday when

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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. And like the Vegas Golden Knights, LVSportsBiz.com is celebrating its tenth birthday in 2027.

LVSportsBiz.com’s Written Word Series: Our storytelling focuses on original story lines.

June 2024: A father’s connection

June 2026: Baseball and the radio

April 2018: NHL team born in the desert

March 2020: Gratitude for being alive

June 2017: Birth of a website

August 2026: Team president does it all

BRIEFS

A’s stadium premium club sold out: Athletics say their new stadium’s exclusive club called the Athletic Club behind home plate is sold out, with 76 percent of the buyers from Southern Nevada. The A’s plan on opening their domed $2.1 billion stadium on the Strip in 2028.

LVSportsBiz.com coverage of Athletics stadium project on Strip in Las Vegas.

A’s owner John Fisher in Las Vegas

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.