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.
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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.
Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux will host the Baller Dream Celebrity Poker Tournament as part of a three-day charity experience April 28 to 30 at Circa.
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 Aviators announced Wednesday the addition of two spring training games at Las Vegas Ballpark as part of the team’s Big League Weekend series.
The New York Mets have been baseball’s biggest spenders in free agency this offseason and bettors are backing them in a big way at Caesars Sportsbook.
TikTok and touring sensation the Savannah Bananas have added a second baseball game in Las Vegas in May.
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.
The native of Williamston, North Carolina, made history as the first player to win the Cy Young in both leagues, with Cleveland in 1972 and San Diego in 1978.
After a three-year absence, Big League Weekend is back at Las Vegas Ballpark featuring the Cincinnati Reds and Oakland Athletics.
