The Athletics today have released the first renderings of the Club’s proposed new ballpark in Las Vegas. Sitting on nine acres at the Tropicana site, the ballpark will feature a variety of seating options, a partially retractable roof, and a fan capacity of 30,000, making it one of the most intimate settings in Major League Baseball. The orientation of the playing surface … [Read more...] about Athletics Release First Renderings of Club’s Proposed New Ballpark in Las Vegas
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The Future of Sports in Las Vegas: How the City Is Evolving as a Sports Destination
Las Vegas, the vibrant entertainment capital of the world, has long been renowned for its dazzling casinos, luxurious resorts, and electrifying nightlife. However, the city has rapidly evolved into a premier sports destination in recent years. With the introduction of professional sports teams and state-of-the-art venues, Las Vegas embraces its newfound identity as a … [Read more...] about The Future of Sports in Las Vegas: How the City Is Evolving as a Sports Destination
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Trae Young, Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson and Many More to Headline the League’s Newest Fan Event, NBA Con in Las Vegas
First-Ever NBA Con to Debut at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas July 7-9 The National Basketball Association (NBA), in partnership with Emerald Holding, Inc., today announced that NBA Con, a first-of-its-kind event that blends the interests of NBA players and fans into a celebration of the best of hoops culture, will debut at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from July 7-9, 2023. … [Read more...] about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Trae Young, Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson and Many More to Headline the League’s Newest Fan Event, NBA Con in Las Vegas
Circa Resort & Casino to Debut Sports Gambling Hall of Fame during BetBash 2023, August 11
Billy Walters, Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal, Roxy Roxborough and Seven Other Sports Gambling Legends to Be Honored in New Physical Location within the World’s Largest Sportsbook On August 11, Las Vegas’ Circa Resort & Casino will debut the Sports Gambling Hall of Fame. Located in an enclave within the world’s largest sportsbook, it will honor bookmakers and bettors who have … [Read more...] about Circa Resort & Casino to Debut Sports Gambling Hall of Fame during BetBash 2023, August 11
L.V. Aviators Host Albuquerque Isotopes in Six-Game Homestand from Tues-Sun, May 9-14 at Las Vegas Ballpark
Bark in the Park on Wednesday, May 10; $2.00 Beer Night on Thursday, May 11; Firework Friday (May 12); Marvel Defenders of the Diamond (Saturday, May 13) The Las Vegas Aviators professional baseball team of the Pacific Coast League, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, will host the Albuquerque Isotopes, Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, in the opener of a … [Read more...] about L.V. Aviators Host Albuquerque Isotopes in Six-Game Homestand from Tues-Sun, May 9-14 at Las Vegas Ballpark
Las Vegas Aces Take Up Residence In First-Of-Its-Kind WNBA Practice Facility & Team Headquarters
The World Champion Las Vegas Aces are all moved into their brand-new home—a 64,000-square-foot, practice facility and team headquarters located next door to the Raiders Headquarters and Intermountain Health Performance Center in Henderson, Nevada. This marks the first time in the 27-year history of the WNBA that a facility of this kind has been built solely for use by a … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Aces Take Up Residence In First-Of-Its-Kind WNBA Practice Facility & Team Headquarters
Vegas Golden Knights to Host Select-A-Seat Event at T-Mobile Arena Monday, May 1
With a limited number of full-season ticket memberships available for the 2023-24 season, the Vegas Golden Knights will hold an exclusive select-a-seat open house on Monday, May 1, in advance of their second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Season ticket memberships begin at just $55 per game in the upper level and $88 per game in the lower level. At Monday’s event the … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights to Host Select-A-Seat Event at T-Mobile Arena Monday, May 1
Aces Sign Duke Guard/Forward Elizabeth Balogun To Training Camp Contract (w/ Video)
Las Vegas Aces General Manager Natalie Williams announced today that the team has signed Duke guard/forward Elizabeth Balogun (BAL-uh-GOON) to a training camp contract. A 2023 Cheryl Miller Small Forward of the Year Preseason and Midseason Top-10 watch list candidate, Balogun played in all 33 games with 27 starts for the Blue Devils this season. Shooting at a … [Read more...] about Aces Sign Duke Guard/Forward Elizabeth Balogun To Training Camp Contract (w/ Video)
Bodie McGaughey Named 2023 Recipient of Mark Workman Scholarship
The Vegas Junior Golden Knights announced on April 6 that Bodie McGaughey has been named the recipient of the 2023 Mark Workman Scholarship. Created in memory of the late Vegas Golden Knights amateur scout, the Mark Workman Scholarship is awarded to a student-athlete 14 years old or older in the Vegas Junior Golden Knights program who best exemplifies passion, sportsmanship, … [Read more...] about Bodie McGaughey Named 2023 Recipient of Mark Workman Scholarship
Las Vegas Aviators Unveil 40th Anniversary Logo for 2023 PCL Campaign
The Las Vegas Aviators professional baseball team of the Pacific Coast League, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, will celebrate their 40th Anniversary season in the Silver State during the 2023 campaign. The Aviators organization have the proud distinction of being Nevada’s longest-enduring professional sports franchise. Las Vegas Triple-A baseball was born on … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Aviators Unveil 40th Anniversary Logo for 2023 PCL Campaign