For those proposing to build a domed stadium with the aid of $750 million in public funding that could deliver Las Vegas an NFL franchise, it will be anything but an unimpeded jog home.
Raiders/NFL
The committee considering a plan for a 65,000-seat, $1.9 billion domed football stadium on Thursday moved closer to developing a recommendation to deliver to Gov. Brian Sandoval.
If a $1.9 billion stadium financing plan is approved by Nevada lawmakers in a fall special session, the Raiders expect to present the proposal and a relocation request to the NFL in January.
Developers of a proposed 65,000-seat football stadium have zeroed in on a site and a $1.9 billion budget — and they told a special committee Thursday that if $750 million in hotel room tax revenue isn’t authorized for the project, the dome that could bring the NFL’s Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas won’t be built.
In the spring, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis said he was not using Las Vegas in a game of bargaining leverage, and Davis continues to show he means business.
Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson on Monday challenged MGM Resorts International Chairman and CEO Jim Murren’s support of a proposed $1.4 billion upgrade of the Las Vegas Convention Center, calling a new stadium backed by Sands a higher priority for Southern Nevada’s tourism economy.
John Lotulelei, a former UNLV linebacker, is fighting for a spot on the Oakland Raiders’ roster as the NFL preseason opens.
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis confirmed Thursday that team representatives toured the Reno area for training camp sites should the NFL franchise move to Las Vegas.
Gov. Brian Sandoval on Monday asked who would pay for the necessary upgrades to freeways and streets leading to a 65,000-seat domed football stadium proposed by Las Vegas Sands Corp., Majestic Realty and the Oakland Raiders.
I ranked locations based purely on one criteria: How each might play for an NFL fan, in case Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis received the votes needed to relocate his franchise.
The proximity of the Bali Hai Golf Club to two interstate highways and world-famous Las Vegas Boulevard has now made it the leading contender as a site for a 65,000-seat domed football stadium proposed by Las Vegas Sands Corp., Majestic Realty and the Oakland Raiders.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Matt Youmans caught up with Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis at the training camp in Napa, California. Davis said he’s encouraged by ongoing discussions for a stadium to be built in Las Vegas.
Derek Carr, like most other NFL quarterbacks, is the face of the franchise. He will determine a lot about the future of the Raiders, whether they are in Oakland or Las Vegas or again in Los Angeles.
The Oakland Raiders reported to training camp in Napa, California, on July 29. Quarterback Derek Carr and defensive end Khalil Mack spoke about what the Raiders’ future holds.
For the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee, this was supposed to be the week for handshakes, high fives and smiling farewells. Instead, it will be a week when committee members evaluate, deliberate and compromise.
1) par Our country has made great strides in reducing the use of cigarettes and educating Americans on the dangers of smoking. The medical community has made it a priority to research the impact of cigarettes and encourage smoking cessation to reduce the incidence of lung cancer, aero-digestive cancers and other smoking related disease.2) Our […]
Find Your Car
Powered By
Dealer
Type
Make
Model
Year
Mileage
Price
To
1
2
3
4
5
High roller offers $1M reward for info on alleged drugging at Vegas casino
Mohegan Tribe to end management of Las Vegas casino
Exact A’s ballpark location unknown; Bally’s may seek partner on new resort
Aces waive 3 players, sign 1 in latest roster moves
‘A great situation’: Raiders moving training camp to Southern California
LISTEN TO THE TOP FIVE HERE
SPONSORED BY DIMOPOULOS LAW FIRM
Raiders assistant general manager Champ Kelly discussed numerous topics in a virtual news conference Wednesday, including a claim by Lions’ first-round pick Terrion Arnold.
The Raiders’ decision to move at least part of their training camp from Henderson to Costa Mesa in Southern California does come with a few drawbacks.
The Raiders are escaping the summer heat of Las Vegas for the coastal climate of Costa Mesa after coming to terms on a one-year agreement to hold training camp there.
The Raiders added depth to their offensive line room Monday by reportedly agreeing to contract terms with a former Pro Bowler.
