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Bettman: No guarantees Coyotes will stay in Phoenix

Bettman: No guarantees Coyotes will stay in Phoenix

While there's interest among investors to buy the Phoenix Coyotes, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman admits the team could be headed out of Glendale after the season unless a deal is struck.

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Franke: Hockey needs to be more like baseball

Franke: Hockey needs to be more like baseball

With the CHL in rough shape and the Fort Wayne Komets looking to move to the ECHL, owner Michael Franke says more structure is needed in minor-league hockey -- with the NHL's involvement.

Bradley Center: Out of date?

Bradley Center: Out of date?

Besides playing in one of the NBA's smallest markets, the Milwaukee Bucks (NBA) face another huge challenge: Bradley Center may be at the end of its economic lifespan.

Edmonton arena design: light, airy, open

Edmonton arena design: light, airy, open

A future Edmonton Oilers (NHL) arena would feature a light and airy design, with plenty of places to grab a brew and watch a game, according to concept sketches released by ICON Venue Group.

Rumor mill: both Comerica, Big House hosting hockey in 2013

Rumor mill: both Comerica, Big House hosting hockey in 2013

Give Detroit Red Wings and NHL officials credit: they're looking at utilizing both Comerica Park and Michigan Stadium for Winter Classic activities in 2013.

NHL players shoot down realignment for 2012-2013

NHL players shoot down realignment for 2012-2013

In a surprising show of defiance, the NHL Players Association rejected an NHL realignment plan for the 2012-2013 season -- but some see this as a bargaining chip in the upcoming CBA talks.

Hockey

NHL

Bettman: No guarantees Coyotes will stay in Phoenix

Bettman: No guarantees Coyotes will stay in Phoenix

While there's interest among investors to buy the Phoenix Coyotes, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman admits the team could be headed out of Glendale after the season unless a deal is struck.

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Minor League/Juniors

Franke: Hockey needs to be more like baseball

Franke: Hockey needs to be more like baseball

With the CHL in rough shape and the Fort Wayne Komets looking to move to the ECHL, owner Michael Franke says more structure is needed in minor-league hockey -- with the NHL's involvement.

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College

WCHA shrinks even further in 2013

WCHA shrinks even further in 2013

The WCHA, already reeling from the loss of some high-profile Big Ten schools, is losing five more members in 2013, as the grand shakeup of college-hockey conferences continues.

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Basketball

NBA

Bradley Center: Out of date?

Bradley Center: Out of date?

Besides playing in one of the NBA's smallest markets, the Milwaukee Bucks (NBA) face another huge challenge: Bradley Center may be at the end of its economic lifespan.

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College

Study: Cheaper to renovate Rupp Arena than to build new facility

Study: Cheaper to renovate Rupp Arena than to build new facility

This isn't always true, but it makes sense: it would be cheaper to renovate Rupp Arena than to build a new downtown arena for the University of Kentucky Wildcats.

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WNBA/DH League

Skyforce downsizing, in potential model for D-League teams

Skyforce downsizing, in potential model for D-League teams

The Sioux Falls Skyforce (D-League) are walking away from an existing home and a much larger new arena to take up residency at a new 3,000-seat facility. Here's why it makes business sense.

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In the Arena

Visits

Arena Visit: Amway Center

Arena Visit: Amway Center

From the outside, Amway Center looks like a fairly normal arena, maybe a little nicer than most and more than suitable as the frame for plenty of videoboard advertising targeting thousands of drivers passing daily on I-4. Walk inside the arena to the seating bowl, though, and one thing will be immediately clear: the new home of the Orlando Magic (NBA) is awesomeness on a stick, maybe the best arena in the NBA – or the planet.

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Miscellaneous

Wenatchee asking state for $42M in arena bailout

Wenatchee asking state for $42M in arena bailout

The city of Wenatchee is seeking $42 million from the state of Washington to avoid defaulting on bonds used to build Town Toyota Center.

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Indoor Football

Yard Dawgz drop out of AFL

Yard Dawgz drop out of AFL

The new Arena Football appears to be a little less stable than the old AFL in the early going, with the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz the latest team to drop out of the league. Read more...
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