Mick Akers

Mick Akers

@mickakers.bsky.social

Sports Business & Transportation journalist at Las Vegas Review Journal | Boxing Writers Assoc. of America member | International Boxing HOF elector | ✉️ makers@reviewjournal.com #UNLV

292 Followers 25 Following 216 Posts Joined Nov 2024
5 days ago
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Magic Johnson, Gov. Lombardo had Las Vegas NBA expansion meeting last month Magic Johnson met with Gov. Joe Lombardo and other civic leaders from Southern Nevada last month regarding a formal pursuit of an Las Vegas NBA expansion team.

Magic Johnson, Gov. Lombardo had Las Vegas NBA expansion meeting last month

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1 week ago
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A’s unveil high-end club spaces behind home plate at Strip ballpark The Athletics’ $2 billion Las Vegas ballpark will feature two exclusive, upscale club spaces situated just behind home plate.

A’s unveil high-end club spaces behind home plate at Strip ballpark

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1 month ago
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Raiders, Aces owner Davis highlights 2026 Southern Nevada Sports Hall class Raiders and Aces owner Mark Davis and three key UNLV athletics alumni are among the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame inductees for the class of 2026.

Raiders, Aces owner Davis highlights 2026 Southern Nevada Sports Hall class

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2 months ago
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Here’s a look at New Year’s Eve road closure information around the Strip When the crowd of over 340,000 revelers ring in the new year this week on the Strip, many roads in and around the resort corridor will be shut to traffic.

Here’s a look at New Year’s Eve road closure information around the Strip

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3 months ago
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Las Vegas CFP national championship host committee announced A group of notable business, entertainment, gaming, government, sports and tourism leaders have been assembled to ensure the city is prepared to host the 2027 CFP national championship.

Las Vegas CFP national championship host committee announced

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3 months ago
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Acesso Biologics announced as official jersey patch partner for UNLV football, men’s & women’s basketball & baseball.

Marks first multi-sport NCAA jersey patch deal, ahead of expected vote on allowing jersey patches next month. 5 year deal would begin on Aug. 1, if approved.

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3 months ago
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The Las Vegas Bowl will feature No. 15 Utah vs Nebraska at 12:30 pm, Dec. 31, at Allegiant Stadium. Will air on ESPN. #vegas #lvbowl #utahfb #nebraskafb

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3 months ago
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A’s Las Vegas ballpark experience center offers glimpse into future — PHOTOS The Athletics opened an interactive space that gives fans a glimpse into the future of what’s to come from the MLB team’s under-construction $2 billion Las Vegas ballpark.

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3 months ago
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Boring Co. plans Vegas Loop airport rides in early 2026 During a live chat on social media platform X, Boring Co. President Steve Davis said the company’s Vegas Loop project is set for further expansion early next year.

Boring Co. plans Vegas Loop airport rides in early 2026

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3 months ago
Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit dismantling: What to expect along the resort corridor in coming weeks The annual Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix has come and gone, but the traffic implications associated with track tear down will persist through the end of next month.

⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT⚠️: The annual F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix has come and gone, but the traffic implications associated with track tear down will persist through the end of next month.

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3 months ago
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Las Vegas Grand Prix gave the city a needed boost amid tourism slump, execs say The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix is just what the city needed amid a mild tourism dip, the top executive at MGM Resorts said following the third-straight sellout event.

Las Vegas Grand Prix gave the city a needed boost amid tourism slump, execs say

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3 months ago
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F1 fans race down to Strip for Saturday’s Las Vegas Grand Prix Auto racing fans from far and wide, as well as some locals, descended on the Strip Saturday night for the third annual Formula One race.

F1 fans race down to Strip for Saturday’s Las Vegas Grand Prix

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3 months ago
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Las Vegas Grand Prix, LVCVA eye new 5-10 year deal A long-term deal could keep the Grand Prix in Las Vegas through 2037.

Las Vegas Grand Prix, LVCVA eye new 5-10 year deal

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3 months ago
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Las Vegas Grand Prix, LVCVA eye new 5-10 year deal A long-term deal could keep the Grand Prix in Las Vegas through 2037.

Las Vegas Grand Prix, LVCVA eye new 5-10 year deal

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3 months ago
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Gordon Ramsay’s Las Vegas Grand Prix hospitality space allows guests to ‘properly indulge’ Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, a big fan of Formula One, so, adding one of the most prestigious hospitality spaces at the Las Vegas Grand Prix made too much sense.

Gordon Ramsay’s Las Vegas Grand Prix hospitality space allows guests to ‘properly indulge’

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3 months ago
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Take a lap around the Las Vegas Grand Prix via truck tour Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix attendees have can take a lap around the 3.8-mile circuit, but at much lower speeds than the over 210 mph the world’s best drivers do.

Take a lap around the Las Vegas Grand Prix via truck tour

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3 months ago
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A’s Las Vegas ballpark preview center has opening date Fans will soon be able to get a sneak peak of what the Athletics’ Las Vegas ballpark will feature with the opening of the team’s experience center.

A’s Las Vegas ballpark preview center has opening date

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3 months ago
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The lead-up to this year's F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix has been quiet compared with last year and especially than during the inaugural 2023 race, which saw nine months of infrastructure work leading up to and following the race.
READ MORE: lvrj.com/post/3582290 

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4 months ago
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Sports buffet: Las Vegas braces for busy week with Raiders, F1 and more Las Vegas will be a sports fan’s mecca next week with Formula One, the NFL, NHL and college football and basketball games planned over eight days.

Sports buffet: Las Vegas braces for busy week with Raiders, F1 and more

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4 months ago
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Las Vegas Grand Prix, LVCVA eye new 5-10 year deal A long-term deal could keep the Grand Prix in Las Vegas through 2037.

Las Vegas Grand Prix, LVCVA eye new 5-10 year deal

www.reviewjournal.com/sports/motor... #vegas #f1 #lasvegasgp

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4 months ago
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A’s mascot Stomper, A’s center fielder Denzel Clarke and former A’s pitcher and commentator Dallas Braden, on hand to kickoff the Giving Machine going live for the holiday season at Downtown Summerlin. #vegas #athletics #mlb

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4 months ago
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Yesterday 30,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were delivered to the Grand Prix pit building. Girl Scouts will sell the cookies during Las Vegas Grand Prix week in the Koval Fan Zone and in the F1 Paddock.
#vegas #f1 #lasvegasgp 📸 LVGP

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4 months ago

The Nov. 17 Las Vegas Stadium Authority meeting is being postponed until Dec. 4, due a scheduling conflict w/ the Raiders-Cowboys MNF game that night at Allegaint Stadium (not to mention it being LV Grand Prix week). #vegas #athletics #mlb #RaiderNation

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4 months ago
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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: How much is a room for race weekend? Room rates on the Strip during this year’s Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend at the top two resort companies are contrasting compared to last year.

Room rates on the Las Vegas Strip during this year’s F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend at the top two resort companies are mixed compared with last year.

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4 months ago
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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: How much is a room for race weekend? Room rates on the Strip during this year’s Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend at the top two resort companies are contrasting compared to last year.

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: How much is a room for race weekend?

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4 months ago
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The Raiders annual Turkey Time w/ the O-Line is slated for 3:30-5:30 Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium.
The Raiders offensive line collectively raises money to buy & distribute meals to those in need ahead of Thanksgiving. A total of 706 meals will be distributed. #RaiderNation

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4 months ago
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Busy road near the Las Vegas airport is set for overnight lane restrictions Starting Sunday and continuing through Nov. 21, Sunset Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction overnight Sundays through Fridays for paving operations

Busy road near the Las Vegas airport is set for overnight lane restrictions

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4 months ago
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Times announced for the A’s six 2026 regular season games being played at Las Vegas Ballpark in June:

June 8-10 vs. Brewers

June 8 & 9: 7:05 pm
June 10: 6:05 pm

June 12-14 vs. Rockies

June 12 & 13: 7:05 pm
June 14 12:05 pm
#vegas #athletics #mlb

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4 months ago
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Silicon Valley-based Waymo plans to begin offering locals and visitors alike rides in its self-driving vehicles, the company announced Monday.
DETAILS: lvrj.com/post/3532096 

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4 months ago
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Here’s when Waymo plans to launch Las Vegas autonomous ride-hailing service Silicon Valley-based Waymo plans to begin offering locals and visitors alike rides in their self-driving vehicles, the company announced Monday.

Here’s when Waymo plans to launch Las Vegas autonomous ride-hailing service

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