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At least three potential buyers emerge for Pistons

At least three potential buyers emerge for Pistons

At least three bidders are emerging as potential buyers of the Detroit Pistons and The Palace, as two unnamed groups are expected to tour the arena and view some of the team's financial paperwork; Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch has already expressed his interest.

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Floor at Iowa State's Hilton Coliseum under water

Floor at Iowa State's Hilton Coliseum under water

Flooding on the Skunk River has encompassed Hilton Coliseum, the home of the Iowa State Cyclones, to an eight-foot level, and no doubt there will be considerable damage to the facility once the floodwaters recede.

Ilitch notifies Pistons of interest in purchase, would move team back downtown

Ilitch notifies Pistons of interest in purchase, would move team back downtown

Detroit Red Wings and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch formally notified Palace Sports and Entertainment of his interest in buying the NBA's Detroit Pistons, adding that he's like to see the team move back downtown to a new arena to be shared with the Wings.

Stingrays extend affiliate deals

Stingrays extend affiliate deals

The South Carolina Stingrays will remain an affiliate of the Washington Capitals and the Hershey Bears through the coming season, the ECHL team announced today.

Hockey

NHL

Katz ups arena offer to $200M; city willing to talk

Katz ups arena offer to $200M; city willing to talk

Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz has doubled his offer to help finance a new downtown arena, but before the city is ready to act councillors have lots and lot of questions. Still, Katz is closer than ever before to achieving his dream of a downtown arena.

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Minor League/Juniors

Stingrays extend affiliate deals

Stingrays extend affiliate deals

The South Carolina Stingrays will remain an affiliate of the Washington Capitals and the Hershey Bears through the coming season, the ECHL team announced today. Read more...
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College

Consol Energy Center to host 2013 Frozen Four

Consol Energy Center to host 2013 Frozen Four

Another big news items in a big week of news for Pittsburgh's Consol Energy Center: the arena has landed the 2013 NCAA Frozen Four tournament.

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Basketball

NBA

At least three potential buyers emerge for Pistons

At least three potential buyers emerge for Pistons

At least three bidders are emerging as potential buyers of the Detroit Pistons and The Palace, as two unnamed groups are expected to tour the arena and view some of the team's financial paperwork; Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch has already expressed his interest.

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College

Floor at Iowa State's Hilton Coliseum under water

Floor at Iowa State's Hilton Coliseum under water

Flooding on the Skunk River has encompassed Hilton Coliseum, the home of the Iowa State Cyclones, to an eight-foot level, and no doubt there will be considerable damage to the facility once the floodwaters recede.

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WNBA/DH League

Shock starts strong with sellout

Shock starts strong with sellout

The Tulsa Shock's debut in the WNBA may have been disappointing when the final score was tallied, but the sellout crowd and collegiate atmosphere bodes well for the future of the franchise.

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In the Arena

Visits

AT&T Center / San Antonio

Completed in 2002, the AT&T Center is now home to the Spurs (NBA), the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage, and the WNBA’s San Antonio Silver Stars. The Spurs won their second NBA Championship during their inaugural season at the arena, defeating the New Jersey Nets in six games.

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Miscellaneous

The week that was: July 17

The week that was: July 17

The most popular stories on Arena Digest posted over the last week, as measured by page views. It was a great week for the Pittsburgh Penguins and fans of cutting-edge arena design.

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Indoor Football

Yellowstone County to rebuild Rimrock Auto Arena

Yellowstone County to rebuild Rimrock Auto Arena

Despite extensive damage from a tornado that saw the roof lifted off the place, Yellowstone County officials say they'll launch a plan to rebuilt Rimrock Auto Arena in Billings. Read more...
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