The Athletics don’t belong in Las Vegas. They belong in Oakland, a historical hub of blue-collar sporting culture.
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Kansas City Royals legend George Brett, who was at Las Vegas Ballpark this weekend, is a big fan of Las Vegas and thinks the Oakland A’s would be a great fit for the city.
The debate about the future home of the Oakland Athletics was on full display Saturday as the A’s lost to the Reds as part of Big League Weekend at Las Vegas Ballpark.
As the Oakland Athletics’ Las Vegas relocation work continues, the team has hired a small army of lobbyists to carry out groundwork with state leaders.
The Oakland Athletics have added a third site where they could build a $1 billion ballpark in Las Vegas.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said there have been issues with the team’s efforts in Oakland regarding their Howard Terminal project.
Gov. Joe Lombardo was mum Monday on what public assistance the Oakland Athletics could receive should they choose to relocate to Las Vegas. That said, he didn’t rule it out.
If the Oakland Athletics relocate to Las Vegas, north Strip and downtown resort operators would strongly support the team building a $1 billion ballpark in their area.
Oakland Athletics’ brass will be back in Las Vegas on Wednesday to continue talks on a potential move to the valley, a person with knowledge of the situation says.
The Oakland Athletics have spent years trying to get a new stadium while watching Bay Area neighbors successfully move into state-of-the-art venues, and now time is running short on their efforts.
Athletics team brass met recently with Gov. Joe Lombardo and discussed what options the team had in regard to public-private partnerships, the Review-Journal has learned.
The ballpark saga is nearing the two-year mark that MLB gave the A’s the green light to explore relocation. The Las Vegas Valley has been the only location the team has identified as a possible new home.
Talks between the Oakland Athletics and one key Las Vegas player have apparently stalled, which could mean a preferred Southern Nevada ballpark site is in play.
The Oakland Athletics, which have been exploring a move to Las Vegas, risk losing their exemption from a revenue-sharing program if they don’t have a deal by 2024.
Oakland mayor-elect Sheng Thao has said she will make keeping the A’s in Oakland a priority, but wants to ensure a fair deal for the city and its residents.
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