Oakland Athletics moving to Las Vegas: Why have so many sports teams moved there recently?
Las Vegas has undergone a significant transformation in the Sports industry . Once considered a pariah, it has become one of the most desired destinations . Although Sin City has had a successful relationship with the NBA Summer League and a few conference basketball tournaments, it has historically been unable to attract pro teams and NCAA championships due to its association with gambling. However, major league Sports franchises have finally overcome their reluctance and have brought teams to North America’s gambling capital. Las Vegas has always had some minor-league baseball or hockey teams and has hosted some of the most high-profile boxing matches in history. There was a brief and ill-fated attempt by the Canadian Football League - the Las Vegas Posse - in the 1990s . In recent years, the city has become home to the headquarters of the UFC , the most successful professional mixed martial arts circuit in the world. The Stanley Cup champion Las Vegas Golden Knights are in t...