The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority on Tuesday approved more than $15 million in contracts, including a five-year $6.4 million deal with Professional Bull Riders LLC for a new team … [Read more...] about LVCVA board OKs sponsorship for new Pro Bull Riders team event
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Las Vegas front-runner for new team, MLS commissioner says
Las Vegas is the front-runner to land Major League Soccer’s 30th franchise, MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Tuesday. During his State of the League address, Garber simply said “yes” when asked if … [Read more...] about Las Vegas front-runner for new team, MLS commissioner says
Officials confirm PBR World Finals heading to Texas
Officials confirmed Tuesday that Las Vegas is losing one of rodeo’s marquee events with the Professional Bull Riders World Finals heading to Fort Worth, Texas, beginning next year. The event has been … [Read more...] about Officials confirm PBR World Finals heading to Texas
A’s express frustration in latest setback for ballpark in Oakland
The Oakland Athletics’ push to land a Bay Area ballpark in Howard Terminal hit another snag Friday after the Alameda County administrator expressed hesitancy to opt into a proposed tax district to … [Read more...] about A’s express frustration in latest setback for ballpark in Oakland
Anti-smoking group taking another swing at casino smoking ban
The battle to ban smoking in casinos is heating up again. Americans for Nonsmokers Rights, a California-based advocacy group seeking to ban smoking in casinos nationwide, has jumped on the record and … [Read more...] about Anti-smoking group taking another swing at casino smoking ban