Listen "Talking With Ron Futrell – February 24, 2025"
Episode Synopsis
This week on Talk About Las Vegas with Ira, sports fans are in for a treat as Ira sits down with 8NewsNow sports anchor and reporter Ron Futrell. In this episode, Ron takes us on a journey back to April 1984, when he first arrived in Las Vegas and was thrown headfirst into a whirlwind sports scene from day one.
From breaking down the Raiders’ current quarterback situation and the impact of salary caps in the NFL to discussing Tom Brady’s influence on the team and the game-changing arrival of Allegiant Stadium, Ron delivers insight like only a seasoned sports journalist can. The conversation also dives into the A’s big move to Vegas in 2028, the possibility of another Super Bowl in 2029, and even the city’s wait for a national college football championship and an NBA team.
But that’s not all—Ron explores how legalized sports betting across the country has re-shaped Las Vegas, the emotional power of sports, the legacy of the Speedway, the rise of sports tourism, and what the future holds for the city that’s becoming a true sports capital.
Don’t miss this jam-packed episode full of insider knowledge, bold predictions, and a be-hind-the-scenes look at the ever-evolving Las Vegas sports landscape!
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From breaking down the Raiders’ current quarterback situation and the impact of salary caps in the NFL to discussing Tom Brady’s influence on the team and the game-changing arrival of Allegiant Stadium, Ron delivers insight like only a seasoned sports journalist can. The conversation also dives into the A’s big move to Vegas in 2028, the possibility of another Super Bowl in 2029, and even the city’s wait for a national college football championship and an NBA team.
But that’s not all—Ron explores how legalized sports betting across the country has re-shaped Las Vegas, the emotional power of sports, the legacy of the Speedway, the rise of sports tourism, and what the future holds for the city that’s becoming a true sports capital.
Don’t miss this jam-packed episode full of insider knowledge, bold predictions, and a be-hind-the-scenes look at the ever-evolving Las Vegas sports landscape!
(Also Watch Full Podcast Video)
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