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Three sites emerge for new Evansville arena

Three downtown sites are eyed as possible locations for a new downtown Evansville arena.Three downtown sites are eyed as possible locations for a new downtown Evansville (Ind.) arena, as the city evaluates a replacement for aging Roberts Stadium. According to Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel, consultant HOK Sports is focuising on the D-Patrick Ford parking lot and […]

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Will we ever see an arena host a Final Four? No, says NCAA

Forget about a men’s NCAA Final Four being played in an arena anytime soon, as the NCAA announced the football stadiums hosting the 2012-2016 tournaments.Forget about a men’s NCAA Final Four being played in an arena anytime soon, as the NCAA announced the locations for the 2012-2016 tournaments: 2012: New Orleans, Louisiana Superdome 2013: Atlanta, […]

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Officials: Return Aud memorabilia now

Apparently many "entrepreneurs" made their way into the Aud, the longtime home of the Buffalo Sabres (NHL), and managed to liberate memorabilia like seats and signs before the city launched its own sale.Apparently many "entrepreneurs" made their way into the Aud, the longtime home of the Buffalo Sabres (NHL), and managed to liberate memorabilia like […]

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UFC generates $3 million gate in Chicago

Mixed martial may on the verge of a breakout, as UFC 90 generates the largest gate in Allstate Arena history.Mixed martial has suffered from comparison with professional wrestling and boxing over the last several years, but the sport , in the form of Ultimate FIghting Championship, may be ready to emerge as a national force […]

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Introducing Green Sports Venues

The newest Website from August Publications: Green Sports Venues, the only place covering the intersection of sports venues and green/sustainable technologies. The newest Website from August Publications: Green Sports Venues, the only place covering the intersection of sports venues and green/sustainable technologies. The assumption for any new sports facility is that it will be designed […]

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Developer Cordish rips Kansas City over Sprint Center inactivity

Developer David Cornish’s business model involves large-scale development around sporting facilities — a business model that’s worked in some cities. But he has harsh words for Kansas City officials over the dearth of events scheduled at Sprint Center.Developer David Cornish’s business model involves large-scale development around sporting facilities — a business model that’s worked in […]

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Redskins ordered to close-caption “aural material” at games; arenas to be next?

A federal judge is ordering the Washington Redskins to close-caption everything broadcast over the P.A. system during games at FedEx Field under the American with Disabilities Act — and it’s probably just a matter of time before all sports teams and arena operators must follow suit.A federal judge is ordering the NFL’s Washington Redskins to […]

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Wembley Arena pitched as basketball venue for 2012 Olympics

Moving preliminary basketball games at the 2012 Olympics to Wembley Arena, instead of building a temporary venue, could save £150 million for the game’s organizers.Moving preliminary basketball games at the 2012 Olympics to Wembley Arena, instead of building a temporary venue, could save £90 million for the game’s organizers. O2 Arena is already slated to […]

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