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Mick Akers

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Sports Business & Transportation journalist at Las Vegas @ReviewJournal | @boxingwriters member | @boxinghall elector | ✉️ [email protected] #UNLV

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  • 2 days ago | kdhnews.com | Mick Akers

    LAS VEGAS - Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred initially gave the Athletics approval to explore relocation in 2021, specifically in the Las Vegas area. MLB was eyeing Las Vegas for some time in relation to adding a team in the blossoming professional sports market, Manfred told the Review-Journal. The support the area has shown its pro sports teams and the demographics of the area, including the robust tourism the city is known for, piqued the league's interest.

  • 2 days ago | kansascity.com | Mick Akers

    LAS VEGAS - Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred initially gave the Athletics approval to explore relocation in 2021, specifically in the Las Vegas area. MLB was eyeing Las Vegas for some time in relation to adding a team in the blossoming professional sports market, Manfred told the Review-Journal. The support the area has shown its pro sports teams and the demographics of the area, including the robust tourism the city is known for, piqued the league's interest.

  • 2 days ago | leadertelegram.com | Mick Akers

    LAS VEGAS — Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred initially gave the Athletics approval to explore relocation in 2021, specifically in the Las Vegas area. MLB was eyeing Las Vegas for some time in relation to adding a team in the blossoming professional sports market, Manfred told the Review-Journal. The support the area has shown its pro sports teams and the demographics of the area, including the robust tourism the city is known for, piqued the league’s interest.

  • 2 days ago | reviewjournal.com | Mick Akers

    Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred initially gave the Athletics approval to explore relocation in 2021, specifically in the Las Vegas area. MLB was eyeing Las Vegas for some time in relation to adding a team in the blossoming professional sports market, Manfred told the Review-Journal. The support the area has shown its pro sports teams and the demographics of the area, including the robust tourism the city is known for, piqued the league’s interest.

  • 2 days ago | reviewjournal.com | Mick Akers

    Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Athletics great Reggie Jackson will throw out the first pitch at next month’s Battle for Vegas charity softball game. Jackson will also serve as honorary co-captain for the July 12 annual charity softball game at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin. This year’s game between the Raiders and the Golden Knights features squads led by Raiders’ star tight end Brock Bowers versus Knights’ star Jack Eichel.

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Mick Akers @mickakers
14 Jun 25

RT @mickakers: Two years ago today the @GoldenKnights won the Stanley Cup in their 6th season as a franchise. #vegas #vegasborn #nhl https:…

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Mick Akers @mickakers
13 Jun 25

Southwest adding special flights for football games, rodeo https://t.co/wBzqzfjLWT #vegas #RaiderNation #nfl #cfb via: @RickVelotta

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Mick Akers @mickakers
13 Jun 25

RT @mickakers: Leaky pipeline leads to road project on Koval Lane, part of Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit https://t.co/b1fFQuiiOo #vegas #ve…