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Josh Dubow | Associated Press

HISTORICAL FACTS: Oakland a s take another step toward moving to las vegas | History Defined

The Athletics took another step toward leaving the Oakland Coliseum by signing a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof stadium in Las Vegas after being unable to build a new venue in the Bay Area. (Jeff Chiu/AP)

OAKLAND, Calif. — The 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 capacity of 30,000 to 35,000.

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