Athletics’ Move Getting Closer, Rob Manfred Speaks to Media

  The Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas cleared its biggest hurdle on June 14, paving the way for the team to relocate to a new 30,000-seat stadium on Las Vegas Boulevard. The Nevada Legislature voted 25-15 to approve partial public funding ($380 million) of the $1.5 billion facility. The debate in the state assembly focused on whether or not the publicly-funded sports venues offer a...