A solid funding plan for a new Sacramento Kings (NBA) arena continues to confound local political and business leaders, who are still working to come up with the money for a $387-million downtown facility.
Basketball
Sacramento arena funding plan still elusive
Groundbreaking at new Lincoln arena

Construction of a new Haymarket-area arena for University of Nebraska sports is officially underway, as a groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning to commemorate the occasion.
Meruelo to buy Atlanta Hawks
The short and sad reign of Atlanta Spirit will end shortly, as Los Angeles businessman Alex Meruelo is buying the Atlanta Hawks (NBA) and the lease to Philips Arena.
Chesapeake Energy snares OKC naming rights

The home of the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) will have a new name and a new look for the 2011-2012 season (if it happens), as Chesapeake Energy buys naming rights to the arena.
Debate continues over new Nets arena
The new Brooklyn arena for the relocating New Jersey Nets (NBA) continues to generate controversy; community activists opposing Atlantic Yards won a court decision but failed to persuade a judge to stop construction on Barclays Center.
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