Oakland A’s agree to buy land for stadium in Las Vegas; 2027 targeted for opening

The Oakland Athletics have agreed in principle to purchase a plot of land near the Las Vegas Strip, opening the door for the franchise ...     [OAKLAND A’S AGREE TO BUY LAND FOR STADIUM IN LAS VEGAS; 2027 TARGETED FOR OPENING]( [The Oakland Athletics have agreed in principle to purchase a plot of land near the Las Vegas Strip, opening the door for the franchise to explore options to build a new ballpark, marking the latest twist in the team’s apparent relocation bid. In a call with the Sun late Wednesday, team President Dave Kaval said the A’s signed a binding purchase agreement for 49 acres off the northwest side of Tropicana Avenue and Dean Martin Drive on Friday.]( [NEW HOTEL OFFERS GUESTS AN UNEXPECTED OASIS OF SERENITY ON THE LAS VEGAS STRIP]( [Despite its location directly on the south Las Vegas Strip, with a stream of honking cars and loud groups of people passing by, the Nirvana Hotel is still somehow shrouded in peace and quiet. The only consistent source of noise comes from the hotel’s Zen Garden, where water can be heard bubbling in a fountain at its center.]( [UNLV-SNWA STUDY SHEDS LIGHT ON DETECTING DANGEROUS FUNGAL SUPERBUG]( [Public health officials across the United States and elsewhere have a new method to turn to in detecting a widespread, dangerous fungus, thanks to a recent study in Las Vegas conducted by a team that included UNLV and Southern Nevada Water Authority researchers.]( [ANALYSIS: GOLDEN KNIGHTS CAN’T LET THE JETS OUT-TOUGH THEM AGAIN IN GAME 2]( [Morgan Barron had only one message to the Winnipeg Jets’ medical team before they began applying 75 stitches to his face Tuesday night at the T-Mobile Arena. “I’ve got to get back (in the game),” the 24-year-old Jets’ forward kept saying, according to Winnipeg coach Rick Bowness.](   MOST READ: [Passenger killed in crash involving ‘65 Corvette in Las Vegas]( [ACLU sues CCSD police for records on Durango video incident](  [Silver Knights coach Viveiros not returning next season]( [Teen admits guilt to felonies in Eldorado High School teacher attack]( [Boulder City’s first full-time female firefighter in 25 years blazes a trail](   [Facebook](  [Twitter](     Greenspun Media Group | 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074 [Unsubscribe {EMAIL}]( [Update Profile]( | [Our Privacy Policy]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( Sent by gmginfo@gmgvegas.com