Category Archives: Facilities

Vikings deal may be losing momentum

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

While it appeared that the Vikings were close to getting deals in place, the stadium project there has never developed the type of momentum that you would expect to see after such an extended period of consideration. Now there are … finish reading Vikings deal may be losing momentum

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Lack of Vikings stadium deal still keeps LA in running soon

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

While the Vikings have been optimistic throughout the process of trying to get a new stadium, it appears that not everyone in the league shares the same level of optimism. A proposed sales tax hike in Ramsey County to help fund … finish reading Lack of Vikings stadium deal still keeps LA in running soon

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Battle of stadium may cause West Ham’s deal to collapse

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The ongoing battle over the Olympic Stadium deal which West Ham is getting from the Olympic Park Legacy Company may cause the deal to collapse according to this Sports Industry Group report. West Ham’s deal to move into the Olympic Stadium following … finish reading Battle of stadium may cause West Ham’s deal to collapse

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Saints get Mercedes Benz naming rights for Superdome

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The success of the New Orleans Saints over the last couple of years has allowed the Superdome to get a naming rights deal. Mercedes Benz has signed up for a ten year agreement which will provide benefits to the state as … finish reading Saints get Mercedes Benz naming rights for Superdome

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Battle over LA stadiums could get interesting

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

You already have two powerhouse groups attempting to build stadium’s in LA.  Ed Roski’s group obtained a rare exemption for some typical environmental requirements and now AEG is seeking protection against possible litigation as a requirement for proceeding with the … finish reading Battle over LA stadiums could get interesting

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Another fall at Arlington ballpark; Is there a design flaw?

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It seems too coincidental that there have been so many incidents this season at the ballpark at Arlington.  You have to wonder if something is designed poorly because there were also a few near misses in addition to the actual … finish reading Another fall at Arlington ballpark; Is there a design flaw?

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LA council approves new stadium

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In the race to try to lock down the first complete facility in order to attract a team to LA, it seems that AEG might be in the lead as it has secured the approval from the LA city council … finish reading LA council approves new stadium

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Soldier Field turf problems continue; will lawsuits ensue?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

You never want to see a professional athlete get hurt because of poor playing conditions in the sport.  There are enough risks inherent in most sports without adding an unneeded element. But when you look at the ongoing saga going on … finish reading Soldier Field turf problems continue; will lawsuits ensue?

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Rangers look to improve railings and safety

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is hard to believe that modern stadiums are still so deficient in their ability to restrain fans who might reach too far trying to get a baseball. The Rangers announced that they have undertaken some safety initiatives in order … finish reading Rangers look to improve railings and safety

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Yemen-Iraq to play at UAE due to political turmoil

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Mauri Miller

FIFA announced that the United Arab Emirates will serve as Yemen’s host site of their 2014 World Cup qualifying match with Iraq. Earlier, FIFA stated that Yemen and Syria will not be hosting matches in their respective countries due to … finish reading Yemen-Iraq to play at UAE due to political turmoil

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Fan dies at Texas Rangers game after fall

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Authorities have identified the fan who died after falling from the outfield stands while reaching for a ball thrown by Texas Rangers All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton. The victim was Shannon Stone, a 39-year-old firefighter from Brownwood, Texas. Stone was a … finish reading Fan dies at Texas Rangers game after fall

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Netherlands stadium roof collapses during construction

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A Netherlands stadium roof collapsed during construction and one worker was killed according to an AP report: A large section of the roof of a soccer stadium collapsed during off-season construction work Thursday, killing one person and leaving 10 hospitalized. … finish reading Netherlands stadium roof collapses during construction

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Stadium dispute leads West Ham to sue Tottenham and newspaper for libel

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Emotions always run high in British soccer.  We know that physical violence and fan rioting is often a part of the rivalry but now we see that the disputes can also play out in the media and the court room.  … finish reading Stadium dispute leads West Ham to sue Tottenham and newspaper for libel

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Dodgers mess continues to expand; will Mark Cuban get involved?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The whole Dodgers fiasco continues to grow and the impact appears likely to spread. We had reports last week that Frank and Jamie McCourt had reached a settlement agreement for their divorce that would provide significant financial payments to her if … finish reading Dodgers mess continues to expand; will Mark Cuban get involved?

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Brazil speeds up building of World Cup/Olympic infrastructure

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The lower house of the Brazilian Congress approved a law that is meant to speed up the bidding process for work related to the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics. While the government is asserting this is all to ensure … finish reading Brazil speeds up building of World Cup/Olympic infrastructure

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Hulsizer makes new proposal to Glendale

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

After the Goldwater Institute created enough drama to circumvent the sale of the Coyotes to Matthew Hulsizer, he went back to the drawing board and came up with a new proposal.  The City Council is split on the financing posture … finish reading Hulsizer makes new proposal to Glendale

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76ers sales talks on going

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Buyout specialist Joshua Harris is reportedly in sales talks regarding the Philadelphia 76ers with Comcast-Spectacor, owners of the 76ers. Harris, worth $1.5 billion according to Forbes, has ties to Philadelphia as he is an alumnus of the Warton School at … finish reading 76ers sales talks on going

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Thrashers heading to Winnipeg; NHL realignment likely

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Well Canada got at least one team out of the vulnerable franchises in the US.  But rather than getting the Coyotes, Winnipeg will get the [soon to be renamed] Thrashers. It seems unlikely the team will return to the Jets … finish reading Thrashers heading to Winnipeg; NHL realignment likely

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Will Winnipeg get the Thrashers?

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

On again off again is the apparent perspective most applicable to this situation.  Winnepeg seemed poise to get the Thrashers and despite the deal moving ahead with True North, it seems that there are always road blocks thrown up in … finish reading Will Winnipeg get the Thrashers?

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Giants fan Stow’s family suing Dodgers over attack

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The brutal beating sustained by Bryan Stow has finally resulted in the long awaited lawsuit.  According the ESPNLosAngeles.com report: The suit seeks unspecified damages to cover Stow’s future medical care and as compensation for the economic damages to Stow and … finish reading Giants fan Stow’s family suing Dodgers over attack

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