http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19016323/raiders-move-las-vegas-approved-31-1
I'm not a NFL fan but might as well post this about Oakland's team being moved to Las Vegas. Its just outright cruelty and this statement in particular is downright sociopathic.
"The Raiders were born in Oakland and Oakland will always be part of our DNA. We know that some fans will be disappointed and even angry, but we hope that they do not direct that frustration to the players, coaches and staff."
Another quote with reference to Sheldon Adelson...
"Finally, I would like to thank Sheldon Adelson for his vision and leadership, without which this project never would have become a reality."
Adelson is a cretin who has tried to have online poker banned for "moral reasons". It hasn't had a direct impact on me as I'm not American but its just plain wrong. Meanwhile Mr Morality owns the Sands casino ...hmmm.
I can see the attraction in Las Vegas. Imagine a very hypothetical scenario where I chose somewhere to start a new MLS franchise. Las Vegas is the location I would choose. How does Las Vegas Strippers sound? Maradona as manager?
All sounds good to me. Aside from stealing a team from somewhere else.