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CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Heavy hitters in Nevadas casino industry are going to bat for a project backed by one of their competitors, saying a proposed NFL stadium and a convention center expansion in Las Vegas are game-changing opportunities that Nevada lawmakers shouldnt pass up.Steve Wynn of Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren and Caesars Entertainment Executive Vice President Jan Jones Blackhurst gave speeches Monday to Nevada lawmakers who are meeting in a special session to vet public financing for a stadium thats backed by Las Vegas Sands casino mogul Sheldon Adelson. The venue could house the Raiders.This is an absolute dead-bang, winning opportunity, and I hope you will find it in your wisdom to approve it shortly, Wynn told lawmakers, saying professional sports would be a cornerstone to the stability of Nevada tourism. I personally believe that if we lose this opportunity, it will be one of the most heartbreaking mistakes weve ever made.Blackhurst, the former mayor of Las Vegas, said the projects will take the tourism mecca to the next level.Weve been offered a gift here, she said. Weve been offered a gift that takes us from 45 million visitors, to 55, to 65 million visitors.Murren fought back against the idea that his company, the largest employer in the state and a major player in the convention industry, would be threatened by the improvements.You might come to the conclusion that MGM would be opposed to both of the projects before you. In fact, the exact opposite is true, he said. We know the entire community benefits when our convention center is full.The testimonials are likely to add credibility and political cover to the stadium proposal, which has attracted criticism from the powerful Culinary Union and some progressive and faith-based groups who say any tax increases should first go to Nevadas bottom-ranking public school system. Adelson, one of the richest men in the world, wants to put $650 million of his own money toward a $1.9 billion venue and is asking for $750 million in public hotel tax revenue.Legislative leaders say theres still work to do to round up the votes needed to approve the deal. Some lawmakers say theyre fundamentally opposed to it.Regardless of what is said here, my mind is already made up, said Democratic state Sen. Ruben Kihuen, a vocal opponent of the financing plan who is also running in an competitive race for a U.S. House seat. Regardless of how you put it its still a $750 million taxpayer handout.President George Markantonis of The Venetian casino, which is part of the Sands company, defended the public-private partnership arrangement because it will benefit both public and private sectors and be run by a public board.Lets keep in mind the Adelson family is making this very significant and immensely generous investment into a stadium they wont own for a team they dont own, he said.Lawmakers have been vetting the particulars of the arrangement, which some outside economists say is a bad deal based on overly optimistic predictions about how many new events and tourists the proposed domed stadium would attract.Steve Hill of the Nevada Governors Office of Economic Development said the projections passed scrutiny from Las Vegas casino executives, who are more familiar with the citys tourism landscape than outside economists and are some of the business worlds brightest minds.Two-thirds of each Republican-controlled chamber of the legislature must approve any tax increase. The proposed deal would increase the hotel tax on the Las Vegas Strip by 0.88 percentage points for the stadium and 0.5 percentage points for the convention center. Tourists pay a 12 percent hotel room tax. They would pay about $1.50 more per night on the average nightly Strip hotel bill if both proposals pass.NFL owners would have to vote by a three-fourths majority to allow the Raiders to move from Oakland to Las Vegas. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has said he prefers to keep the team in the Bay Area, while the teams owner, Mark Davis, said hes serious about moving the team. Custom Green Bay Packers Jerseys . He said Tuesday thats a big reason why he is now the new coach of the Tennessee Titans. Whisenhunt said he hit it off quickly with Ruston Webster when interviewing for the job Friday night. Reggie White Womens Jersey .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again. http://www.shoptheofficialpackers.com/Elite-Darnell-Savage-Jr-Packers-Jersey/ . 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Shell be the first goalkeeper in history to reach the milestone in international play -- no small feat.It also will make her the 11th U.S. player -- across all positions -- to reach that number of caps.As a goalkeeper, I think shes the best one in the world, France coach Philippe Bergeroo said. Shes always good for the U.S. even when the team is in difficult times.The 200th cap is just the latest notable statistic for Solo in a long, illustrious and always interesting career.Last month, Solo became the first goalkeeper with 100 international shutouts when the United States defeated South Africa 1-0 at Chicagos Soldier Field. It was also her 150th career win.About a year ago, Solo won her second straight Golden Glove Award for the best goalkeeper at the Womens World Cup, which the United States won. Over the course of the tournament in Canada she had five clean sheets and allowed just three goals in seven games.And just earlier this week, 16-year national team veteran got her 101st shutout when the United States defeated New Zealand 2-0 in the teams Olympic opener in Belo Horizonte.Hope is obviously such an experienced player. And having been through so many world tournaments -- the limelight, the pressure, and the focus thats on you -- its an incredible resource to have her back there, U.S. defender Meghan Klingenberg said. Its also a safety net we fall back on: We try to make things as easy as possible for her, but we know that we have someone who is world class in the next behindd us.dddddddddddd.Along the way shes vocally advocated for womens rights. Solo was among the U.S. players who filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for wage discrimination, saying the mens national team players have been paid much more than many on the womens team, which for years has out-performed the U.S. men on the international stage.More recently, shes called for better conditions for players in the National Womens Soccer League.But the former Dancing with the Stars contestant has also seen her share of controversy -- and the Rio Games have been no exception. She riled some Brazilians when she posted photo of herself decked out in mosquito netting and armed with insecticide, with the caption: Not sharing this!!! Get your own! (hashtag) zikaproof.As a result, fans at the group stage opener in Belo Horizonte booed her every time she touched the ball, and at one point jeered her with chants of Zi-ka! Zi-ka!Im glad the fans had fun, Solo said following the game. And if they had fun at my expense, more power to them.For now, all that drama is outside noise. The focus for the U.S. is winning a fourth straight gold medal in the sport. The Americans are also vying to be the first team to win at the Olympics after winning the World Cup.Hope Solo is solid when it comes to focusing on the games. Shes 100 percent focused on the games, Klingenberg said. Regardless of what happens -- regardless of the cheers, the chants, whatever -- I know shes focused on what shes here to do. And thats to be goalkeeper for the United States and play the best that she can