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Jacksonville Jaguars Reveal Plans for Hotel, Football Complex in Downtown Development

The Jacksonville Jaguars have released plans for a two-phase development that would renovate large sections of the downtown area in the city in which the team plays, including a football performance center and a new luxury hotel. The first phase is estimated to cost $441 million. It would include a Four Seasons Hotel and Residents […]

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The Armory Announces Record Number of Track Events

The Armory Foundation will host a record number of track-and-field meets at the Armory New Balance Track & Field Center during the 2021–2022 indoor season. The foundation has 117 events scheduled as indoor track returns after the pandemic. The schedule at the famed venue in New York begins October 10 and November 7 with The […]

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Binghamton Rumble Ponies’ Ballpark Gets Naming Rights Sponsor

The home ballpark for one of minor league baseball’s most imaginatively named teams has a new name itself. The home of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets, will now be called Mirabito Stadium after two-plus decades of being called NYSEG Stadium. NYSEG will continue as a sponsor of the […]

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Fireworks go off over Beaver Stadium as Penn State hosts Michigan in State College, Pennsylvania, in October 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State, Populous Working on Beaver Stadium Future Plans

One of the biggest stadiums in college football may undergo future changes after Penn State University and Populous will be working on future plans for Beaver Stadium as part of a study to review and evaluate current and upcoming required major maintenance projects. The study will also investigate renovation options to improve fan comfort and […]

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L.A. Lakers Extend Staples Center Lease Through 2041

One of the most famous franchises in American sports will stay at the arena that it has called home since 1999. The Los Angeles Lakers have extended their lease at the Staples Center through the 2041 season, the team and AEG, the owners of Staples Center, announced on Thursday. Separately, AEG and the Lakers confirmed […]

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Sharecare, Oak View Group Partner on Health Protocol Verified Program

Sharecare has launched an enhanced version of its health security solution for sports venues, known as “Verified,” with the goal of helping venues restore fan confidence and mitigate risks associated with COVID-19 and other public health events. The Verified program focuses on large-capacity venues including people movement, player/performer protocols, and up-to-date public health recommendations and […]

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UAB to Host Sports and Athlete Housing for The World Games 2022

The University of Alabama at Birmingham will participate in The World Games 2022, reaching an agreement to host several competitions across its campus and partner with the global multisport event on several initiatives. Under terms of the deal, competitions for The World Games 2022 will take place throughout UAB’s campus, including BBVA Field, the home […]

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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson is defended by Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd, right, during Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on October 4, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

WNBA’s Aces May Leave Las Vegas for Henderson

The WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces may be on the move next season to nearby Henderson and the new 6,000-seat Dollar Loan Center, home of the Vegas Golden Knights’ AHL affiliate. Golden Knights owner Bill Foley told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that the facility, now under construction, could have the Aces along with the AHL’s Silver […]

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