Las Vegas official says city ‘rounding third’ in getting A’s stadium construction approved
7 months, 1 week ago

Las Vegas official says city ‘rounding third’ in getting A’s stadium construction approved

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said he was optimistic three key documents needed to begin construction on a new stadium for the Athletics would be approved Dec. 5. “We’re rounding third and heading for home,” Hill said after Thursday’s Las Vegas Stadium Authority board meeting. The board will next meet Oct. 17, and a meeting has been set aside for Dec. 12 as a “safety valve.” The three documents that need to be approved for the planned $1.5 billion, 33,000-seat domed stadium on the Las Vegas Strip are the lease, non-relocation and development agreements. The agreement for the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders is 30 years without language beyond that time frame.

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A’s announce 3-year Las Vegas sponsorship as club looks toward future move
3 weeks ago

A’s announce 3-year Las Vegas sponsorship as club looks toward future move

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Athletics will play in Northern California for at least the next three seasons, but will also represent their future home in Las Vegas and brought four of their star players to drive home that point. Players will wear a patch with Las Vegas’ official logo on their left sleeves beginning in the regular season. “Every time …

The A’s clear the last major hurdle for a $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The A’s clear the last major hurdle for a $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved lease, non-relocation and development documents Thursday to clear the last major hurdles for the Athletics to construct a $1.75 billion stadium on the Strip and bring Major League Baseball to the expanding sports market. “It’s a really significant day in Las Vegas,” Steve Hill, CEO and president of the Las Vegas …

A’s exec tells Las Vegas officials the club plans to leave $30 million in public money on the table
8 months, 1 week ago

A’s exec tells Las Vegas officials the club plans to leave $30 million in public money on the table

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Oakland Athletics executive Sandy Dean told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on Thursday that the club does not expect to spend the entire $380 million in public money allocated to build a new stadium in Las Vegas. “We’ve had strong interest from a number of companies that want to participate in that portion of the project,” Dean …

Before A’s move to Vegas, they’re negotiating how many games they can play elsewhere
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Before A’s move to Vegas, they’re negotiating how many games they can play elsewhere

New York Times  

Before the Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas, they’re working to negotiate the number of “home” games they’ll be allowed to play anywhere but Las Vegas. But in 2014, the Atlanta Braves agreed to a limit of six games in a consecutive three-year period in “an international or other location as requested by MLB.” Ultimately, Koo argues, the team “should …

A’s face tight schedule to get agreements and financing in place to open Las Vegas stadium on time
10 months ago

A’s face tight schedule to get agreements and financing in place to open Las Vegas stadium on time

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Oakland Athletics are on a tight schedule to get agreements in place and demonstrate that financing is set for construction to begin on time for the team’s new stadium in Las Vegas. “They’re coming and they’ve said they can finance this stadium,” Hill said. Hill said the A’s themselves have provided that timeline, and he noted …

Raiders approved for 1-year deal to hold training camp in Costa Mesa
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Raiders approved for 1-year deal to hold training camp in Costa Mesa

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday night received approval for a one-year deal to hold a portion of their training camp at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa, Calif. The Costa Mesa site has most recently been used as the training camp home of the Los Angeles Chargers, who this year will move into their new practice facility …

Plans Abounding For New Sports Stadiums Across The U.S., Carrying Hefty Public Costs
1 year, 3 months ago

Plans Abounding For New Sports Stadiums Across The U.S., Carrying Hefty Public Costs

Huff Post  

General view of Allegiant Stadium as the Las Vegas Raiders play against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV. Tony Evers recently praised the professional baseball team as an “essential part” of the state’s “culture and identity” and “economic success.” With fanfare, Evers then signed off on $500 million in public …

Viva Las Vegas: MLB owners unanimously approve A’s move from Oakland
1 year, 4 months ago

Viva Las Vegas: MLB owners unanimously approve A’s move from Oakland

LA Times  

Athletics owner John Fisher, center, watches Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Finals in San Francisco. “It’s a great day for Las Vegas.” The A’s would be the fourth and final major league team to leave Oakland. chief Tony Clark said during the World Series, “that, amid the conversation and dialogue around finances, rather than staying in the sixth-largest market, …

Oakland fans fight to keep their team despite MLB owners’ approval for Vegas move
1 year, 4 months ago

Oakland fans fight to keep their team despite MLB owners’ approval for Vegas move

New York Times  

A’s ownership may be one step closer to their goal of relocating the team to Las Vegas after MLB owners unanimously approved the move on Thursday, but Oakland fans who spent the summer protesting that move are determined not to give up the fight. “It’s not gonna stop us,” said Jorge Leon, president of fan group the Oakland 68s and …

MLB keeping wary eye on potential Nevada vote on A’s stadium funding
1 year, 5 months ago

MLB keeping wary eye on potential Nevada vote on A’s stadium funding

LA Times  

A rendering released by the Oakland Athletics in May shows the franchise’s proposed new ballpark at the Tropicana casino hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip. With major league owners on the verge of approving the proposed move of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas, commissioner Rob Manfred expressed concern about the potential impact of a longshot referendum intended to …

How the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas has dramatically shifted their financial outlook
1 year, 5 months ago

How the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas has dramatically shifted their financial outlook

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Money drove the Raiders to Las Vegas. “You bring in a new coaching staff, and they take time to analyze the situation as it is rather than coming in with a machete.” There’s no questioning Douglass Morgan’s business acumen, Las Vegas ties and impressive resume, but she had never worked in the NFL before. “It’s all Raiders …

Lots of familiar faces when the Patriots visit the Raiders
1 year, 5 months ago

Lots of familiar faces when the Patriots visit the Raiders

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — It’s Patriots East against Patriots West on Sunday, teams with a lot of similarities in desperate need of a victory. Somehow, Las Vegas has won twice even with that poor production, but wide receiver Davante Adams said the team can’t be satisfied with “just squeezing victories.” “I feel like there’s more to take from a game than …

Manfred hopes MLB owners will vote in November on A’s proposed move to Las Vegas
1 year, 6 months ago

Manfred hopes MLB owners will vote in November on A’s proposed move to Las Vegas

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes owners will hold a vote on the Oakland Athletics’ proposed move to Las Vegas when they meet from Nov. 14-16 at Arlington, Texas. Las Vegas would become the fourth home for a franchise that started in Philadelphia from 1901-54, moved to Kansas City for 13 seasons and arrived in Oakland for 1968. …

MLB to start months-long approval process for Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas
1 year, 9 months ago

MLB to start months-long approval process for Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball will start a months-long approval process for the Oakland Athletics’ proposed move to Las Vegas, which appears set to become the second shift of a franchise in the last half-century. Joe Lombardo signed legislation granting $380 million in public financing for a ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred bemoaned the …

A’s going, going, all but gone from Oakland as bill to fund Las Vegas stadium passes
1 year, 9 months ago

A’s going, going, all but gone from Oakland as bill to fund Las Vegas stadium passes

LA Times  

James Kaprielian pitches for the Athletics against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday at the Oakland Coliseum, where the A’s have played before few fans. The Nevada legislature on Wednesday approved $380 million in taxpayer funds toward a new ballpark in Las Vegas, leaving two hurdles for the A’s in their proposed move: Nevada Gov. The owners appear virtually certain …

Oakland A’s reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip
1 year, 10 months ago

Oakland A’s reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Oakland Athletics have reached an agreement with Bally’s and Gaming & Leisure Properties to build a potential stadium on the Tropicana hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip. “We are honored to have been selected to partner with the Oakland Athletics on this monumental step in helping to bring Major League Baseball to the great city …

Oakland A's reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip
1 year, 10 months ago

Oakland A's reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Oakland Athletics have reached …

A’s agree to new land deal in Las Vegas after ‘binding agreement’ in April: Reports
1 year, 10 months ago

A’s agree to new land deal in Las Vegas after ‘binding agreement’ in April: Reports

New York Times  

The Oakland A’s have agreed to a new deal with Bally’s Corp. to build a $1.5 billion stadium on part of the Tropicana Las Vegas resort site, according to reports from The Nevada Independent and the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Tuesday. GO DEEPER Drellich: As A's pursue Las Vegas, John Fisher puts a price on his memory Backstory A’s president …

Nevada lawmakers await details of A’s land buy in Las Vegas
1 year, 11 months ago

Nevada lawmakers await details of A’s land buy in Las Vegas

Associated Press  

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada legislative leaders said Thursday that they had little information about the Oakland Athletics’ plans to move to Las Vegas, beyond that a land purchase deal is in place, a funding bill is coming and there is no timeline for action. And I think that’s probably going to be the case with the $500 million.” Naft …

The Oakland A's are on the verge of moving to Las Vegas
1 year, 11 months ago

The Oakland A's are on the verge of moving to Las Vegas

NPR  

The Oakland A's are on the verge of moving to Las Vegas Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeff Chiu/AP Jeff Chiu/AP The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land in Las Vegas to build a new ballpark, signaling a move away from Oakland after more than five decades in the city. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced Wednesday …

Oakland A’s purchase land for new stadium in Las Vegas
1 year, 11 months ago

Oakland A’s purchase land for new stadium in Las Vegas

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof ballpark in Las Vegas after being unable to build a new venue in the Bay Area. Team president Dave Kaval said Wednesday night the team finalized a deal last week to buy the 49-acre site where the A’s plan to build …

Oakland A’s plan to buy land for new stadium in Las Vegas, move there in 2027
1 year, 11 months ago

Oakland A’s plan to buy land for new stadium in Las Vegas, move there in 2027

LA Times  

The Oakland Athletics’ average attendance of 10,129 is lowest in the majors. Las Vegas raided Oakland of its football team three years ago, and Las Vegas appears on the verge of making off with Oakland’s baseball team as well. The Oakland Athletics are planning to buy land near the Las Vegas Strip with the plan of building a new ballpark …

Athletics sign binding agreement to buy land for future stadium in Las Vegas
1 year, 11 months ago

Athletics sign binding agreement to buy land for future stadium in Las Vegas

New York Times  

The Oakland A’s and owner John Fisher have taken a major step toward moving the franchise to Las Vegas, agreeing to purchase 49 acres in the city with the hopes of having a new stadium ready to start the 2027 season. A’s full statement “The A’s have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a future ballpark in Las …

A’s running out of time to find home in Oakland, Las Vegas
2 years, 2 months ago

A’s running out of time to find home in Oakland, Las Vegas

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Oakland Athletics have spent years trying to get a new stadium while watching Bay Area neighbors such as the Giants, Warriors, 49ers and Raiders successfully move into state-of-the-art venues, and now time is running short on their efforts. “Why are we throwing public money at it at all?” That’s also a question being asked in Las …

A's running out of time to find home in Oakland, Las Vegas
2 years, 2 months ago

A's running out of time to find home in Oakland, Las Vegas

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He said the A's are taking a much different …

Vegas oddsmakers, officials say NFL finally hears message
2 years, 4 months ago

Vegas oddsmakers, officials say NFL finally hears message

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Jay Kornegay, who has built a reputation as one of Las Vegas’ top sports book directors, spoke at a conference in Indianapolis several years ago that included the major professional sports leagues, the NCAA and the FBI. “What I explained to them back then is we were on the same side,” said Kornegay, vice president of race …

Hernández: Raiders open new stadium in Vegas minus fans, much to disappointment of L.A. travelers
4 years, 6 months ago

Hernández: Raiders open new stadium in Vegas minus fans, much to disappointment of L.A. travelers

LA Times  

Las Vegas Raiders play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half on Monday in Las Vegas. “It’s not even people from Las Vegas,” Collins said when reached by phone at the restaurant. A Las Vegas Raiders fan takes a selfie outside Allegiant Stadium prior to the game on Monday in Las Vegas. And that’s with newly opened Allegiant …

Raiders open Las Vegas stadium with win against Saints
4 years, 6 months ago

Raiders open Las Vegas stadium with win against Saints

LA Times  

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws against the New Orleans Saints during the second half on Monday in Las Vegas. Carr threw three touchdown passes and the Raiders gave their new fans in Las Vegas plenty to celebrate even if they weren’t allowed in the stadium by beating the New Orleans Saints 34-24 on Monday night. I tip my …

Raiders ready for big opening act on Las Vegas Strip
4 years, 6 months ago

Raiders ready for big opening act on Las Vegas Strip

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They’ll do it in a spectacular new home that …

Raiders Unable to Utilize All Their New Digs in Las Vegas
4 years, 7 months ago

Raiders Unable to Utilize All Their New Digs in Las Vegas

News 18  

After years of playing in a dilapidated stadium in Oakland with a rundown team facility, the Raiders were looking forward to showing off their fancy new digs in Las Vegas this season. The Raiders will play their first season at $2 billion Allegiant Stadium near the Las Vegas Strip without any fans and have been unable to fully utilize the …

Raiders to play first season in Las Vegas without fans
4 years, 7 months ago

Raiders to play first season in Las Vegas without fans

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Raiders will have to wait another year to show off their fancy new home to their fans in Las Vegas. The team was originally scheduled to play its first exhibition game on Aug. 27 against Arizona and first regular season game Sept. 21 against New Orleans. The Raiders broke ground on the 65,000-seat domed stadium just …

Las Vegas gets coveted Super Bowl spot after years of effort
5 years, 1 month ago

Las Vegas gets coveted Super Bowl spot after years of effort

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas will be playing for attention in a place it once was banned when tourism officials roll out an ad featuring an updated slogan during the run-up to the NFL Super Bowl on Sunday. The 30-second spot, featuring current Las Vegas headliners Shania Twain, Christina Aguilera and Aerosmith, is scheduled to run during pregame telecasts ahead …

Las Vegas officials believe many more pro teams will follow the Raiders to Sin City
5 years, 1 month ago

Las Vegas officials believe many more pro teams will follow the Raiders to Sin City

LA Times  

Raiders fan Matt Gutierrez celebrates on March 27, 2017, after NFL owners approved the team’s relocation to Las Vegas. “It was almost as if they wanted to kick me out.” Goodman was mayor of Las Vegas from 1999 to 2011, desperately seeking to lure a big-time sports franchise. “The novelty of Las Vegas forever has been that it is always …

Column: The Raiders, L.A.’s third team by default, still get a piece of the Southland pie
6 years ago

Column: The Raiders, L.A.’s third team by default, still get a piece of the Southland pie

LA Times  

When the Chargers announced they were moving to Los Angeles two years ago, they did so with a slogan ridiculed almost as much as their ill-fated new logo, which was abandoned within 24 hours. “We already won that fight.” The Raiders wanted to move back to Los Angeles three years ago but came in third behind the Rams and Chargers …

NFL owners approve Raiders’ move to Las Vegas, so what now?
8 years ago

NFL owners approve Raiders’ move to Las Vegas, so what now?

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Sometime in the not distant future, they will become the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL owners approved the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas 31-1 at the league meetings Monday. “If the fans would like us to stay there, we’d love to be there for that and possibly talk to them about extending it for maybe 2019 as well, and …

NFL approves move of Raiders from Oakland to Las Vegas
8 years ago

NFL approves move of Raiders from Oakland to Las Vegas

LA Times  

By a 31-1 vote March 27, NFL owners approved the Raiders’ plan to relocate from Oakland to Las Vegas. The NFL, in a resounding 31-1 vote, overcame all its objections and gave the Oakland Raiders approval to move to Las Vegas and build a $1.9-billion domed stadium. Over the last year, the NFL had been studying the Las Vegas market, …

ON FOOTBALL: Will Vegas and Raiders be a match?
8 years, 5 months ago

ON FOOTBALL: Will Vegas and Raiders be a match?

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — As much as Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis wishes otherwise, a decision on allowing him to move his franchise to Las Vegas isn’t likely to come anytime soon. “I’m pleased they’ve made as much progress as they have,” Texans owner Robert McNair said Wednesday at the league’s fall meetings, when Davis made a short presentation to the membership. …

Column: What else is new? NFL, billionaires prepare two new stadium ripoffs
8 years, 7 months ago

Column: What else is new? NFL, billionaires prepare two new stadium ripoffs

LA Times  

We’ve all become desensitized to the spectacle of obscenely rich corporations depending on handouts from taxpayers for the privilege of doing business and making money, but no one is as brazen at this form of corporate welfare as the National Football League. Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands Corp. has partnered with Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis to propose a $1.9-billion stadium …

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