Mick Akers

Mick Akers is a seasoned sports business reporter currently working for the Las Vegas Review-Journal since November 2018, covering the sports business landscape associated with teams such as the Las Vegas Raiders, Vegas Golden Knights, and Las Vegas Aces. Previously, Mick reported for the Las Vegas Sun from February 2017 to November 2018, focusing on gaming, technology, and significant local events like the October 1 mass shooting. Mick's journalistic career includes roles at the Pahrump Valley Times and Fight Hub TV, where responsibilities ranged from covering local news to serving as lead boxing writer. Additional experience includes internships at KSNV-TV and UNLV Athletics, freelance writing for the Las Vegas Business Press, and contributions to Bleacher Report and FutureJays.com. Mick possesses a strong educational background in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and the College of Southern Nevada.