Another good week from ESPN Wide World of Sports: the league reports no positive NBA COVID-19 tests from players inside the Disney World bubble. (more…)
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Pistons buy Northern Arizona Suns; will move to Detroit
The Detroit Pistons have purchased the G League Northern Arizona Suns from the Phoenix Suns and will move it to a new Wayne State University arena currently under construction for the 2021-22 season. (more…)
New for 2021-2022: UBS Arena at Belmont Park
We have a name for the new home of the New York Islanders set to open for the 2021-2022 NHL season: UBS Arena at Belmont Park. (more…)
Rebranding: Sprint Center is now T-Mobile Center
The former Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City is now T-Mobile Center, as a telecom merger yields a new name and branding for the popular venue. (more…)
Affiliation news: South Carolina Stingrays, Tulsa Oilers
We have some affiliation news to report, as the South Carolina Stingrays and the Tulsa Oilers both announced three-year affiliation extensions with NHL and AHL teams. (more…)
New Toronto eSports arena planned
OverActive Media is planning a new Toronto eSports arena seating between 7,000 and 10,000 at Exhibition Place to house its Overwatch League and Call of Duty League franchises. (more…)
It’s July 30 for 2019-2020 NBA season revival
We have a launch date of July 30 for the 2019-2020 NBA season revival, as 22 teams will gather at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports for regular-season and postseason play. (more…)
Flames arena construction to start August 2021, open in 2024-25 season
Specifics for the new Calgary Flames arena construction were announced, including a start date, the opening date and the design and construction teams for the NHL project. (more…)
Samueli Family unveils ocV!BE mixed-use community at Honda Center
The owners of the Anaheim Ducks (NHL) unveiled plans for a $3-billion, 115-acre, mixed-use community and live entertainment district, ocV!BE, next to the team’s home, Honda Center. (more…)
2020 WNBA season plan unveiled
There will be a 2020 WNBA season, as league officials announced a plan for the 12 teams to gather at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, for 22 regular-season games followed by a traditional playoff format. (more…)
Gutierrez new Arizona Coyotes president/CEO
Xavier A. Gutierrez, whose background is on the business side of the ledger, is the new president and CEO of the Arizona Coyotes, becoming the first Latino team president & CEO in NHL history. (more…)
NBA BOG commits to 2020 season relaunch at Disney World
An NBA season relaunch is one tap after the league Board of Governors approved a 22-team tournament to begin July 31 at ESPN Wide World of Sports (WWoS) complex at Disney World. (more…)
