On March 27, NFL owners voted to allow the relocation of the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas, Nev. After years of botched stadium deals and relocation attempts, the move seemed inevitable. The relocation will be league’s third in the last year, after the St. Louis Rams and San Diego Chargers ditched their longtime homes for Los Angeles, Cal.
While it may seem cynical to let a franchise move to Sin City, there is a solid argument to be made. The greater Las Vegas area has more than 2 million residents, making it the largest metro area without a professional sports team.