The 2024 NHL Draft will be held at the Sphere in Las Vegas
The 2024 NHL Draft will be held at the Sphere in Las Vegas, making the NHL the first major North American sporting league to host an event at the venue.
The Sphere is known for its 580,000 square feet of LED displays and immersive video and audio capabilities. [ more ]
SoCal to Vegas in two hours? High-speed rail comes closer to reality with $3-billion award
A high-speed rail project between the Inland Empire and Las Vegas has received a $3 billion federal grant.
The rail line, operated by Brightline, is expected to be open by 2028 and will connect Southern California to Las Vegas in just over two hours. [ more ]
Dodgers Owner Not Threatened By Giants Being Lone Northern California Team After Athletics Move
The Oakland Athletics have officially been approved to relocate to Las Vegas.
The Athletics are considering options for a temporary home, including the Oakland Coliseum and stadiums in San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Sacramento.
The Giants' ownership of the Bay Area media market could potentially present issues for the Dodgers, but LA owner Mark Walter does not believe it will threaten their competition with San Francisco. [ more ]
A's owner John Fisher speaks: 'We did everything we could' to stay in Oakland
Oakland A's owner John Fisher publicly addresses the MLB owners' decision to approve the team's move to Las Vegas.
Fisher expresses gratitude to the owners and commissioner for their support and acknowledges the mixed emotions of sadness for the change and excitement for the future.
Fisher thanks the fans for their support and highlights the franchise's storied history across three cities: Oakland, Kansas City, and Philadelphia. [ more ]