The committee making recommendations to Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Nevada Legislature on attracting events to the new Las Vegas stadium is leaning toward expanding the role of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Las Vegas Events, rather than forming of a new sports commission.
When Doug Martin signed with the Raiders in March, the two-time 1,000-yard rusher became a member of a supporting cast — a first for him in his seven-year NFL career.
Marquel Lee sees significant playing time as a defender whose Raiders draft selection predates Jon Gruden. That is rare.
It was the longest of long weekends for Las Vegas sports fans. But there’s a long way to go to catch Cleveland.
