Oakland A’s close in on move to Las Vegas after signing land deal for stadium

Oakland A’s purchase land for new stadium in Las VegasA’s would be only second team to change cities since 1972The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof ballpark in Las Vegas after being unable to build a new venue in the Bay Area.Team president Dave Kaval said Wednesday night the team finalized a deal last week to buy the 49-acre site where the A’s plan to build the stadium close to the Las Vegas Strip with a seating capa