The Oakland A's quest for a shiny new Las Vegas stadium has turned into something of a tragicomedy. With the team's on-field performance sinking to potentially historic depths, A's management figured it would be a good time to beg the Nevada legislature for a whopping $395 million in taxpayer money. But in classic A's fashion, team president Dava Kaval is failing spectacularly at making his case.

One particularly cringe-worthy exchange between Kaval and Nevada state Senator Fabian Doñate went viral, highlighting the evasiveness of the A's front office when it comes to committing to important community-oriented contributions such as paying the live entertainment tax. In fact, Doñate even schooled Kaval in front of the entire Nevada legislature, a deeply embarrassing moment for the already struggling franchise.

Now, to put the cherry on top of this disastrous sundae, reports are surfacing that the A's don't have the necessary votes in the Nevada legislature to secure the taxpayer money they so desperately want. It seems the team's relocation dreams are getting snuffed out before they even had a chance to take root. So much for a grand Las Vegas marriage. Continue reading on SFist →

Image: OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 28: Fans of the Oakland Athletics with signs saying Managing Partner John Fisher should sell the team during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at RingCentral Coliseum on April 28, 2023 in Oakland, California. The Reds defeated the Athletics 11-7. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)