Once known only for its bright lights, quickie marriages and even quicker divorces, Nevada has evolved to a professional sport mecca. The sport’s market, particularly in southern Nevada now boasts three major league professional sports teams with rumors of an NBA team on the horizon. However, adding a robust sports industry to Nevada’s resume has not been without its … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Don Logan
Game OnPast Present and Future of Sports in Nevada
The Ghost of Sports Past Deserts are often synonymous with barren wastelands bereft of anything interesting. Anyone who has ever visited Las Vegas or Reno understands that this is not the case with Nevada. Unfortunately, this imagery was partially true for many years when it came to professional sports in Nevada. Aside from several minor league teams, the sports industry in … [Read more...] about Game On
Game OnProfessional Sports and Nevada’s Community
As the Raiders were planning their move from Oakland, California, to Las Vegas, there was intention to become a keystone in the community. For years, whether it was in their California homes of Los Angeles or Oakland, the Raiders were staples of the city. Memorabilia is a common sight in the cities with diehard fans ready to give it their all every game day. While … [Read more...] about Game On
TouchdownSports in Nevada
As the Vegas Golden Knights started their first season in 2017, few expected the magic that would ensue and catapult them to the Stanley Cup Final in the inaugural season. The doubts were so massive that before the season began, multiple articles ran expressing the feelings a hockey team in the desert could not succeed. Those feelings stem partly because the NHL’s expansion … [Read more...] about Touchdown
Industry FocusSports
Nevada’s sports industry has received a major boost in the past few years with the addition of major sports teams like the Vegas Golden Knights and Raider’s football team. Unfortunately, that momentum came to an abrupt halt with the start of COVID-19 restrictions that effectively halted live sport events across the nation. As Nevada teams learn to navigate keeping attendees … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Professional SportsThe Big New Game in Town
Read "The Business of Sports" by Jennifer Ko Craft With its $1.8 billion budget, the spectacular new Allegiant Stadium — home of the NFL’s Raiders beginning in 2020 — is the biggest, highest profile construction project in Las Vegas in recent memory. But for all the economic benefits of the construction, the new stadium is merely the beginning of a powerful wave … [Read more...] about Professional Sports