A proposal from Portland Beavers owner Merritt Paulson would tear down Memorial Coliseum to make way for a new ballpark.Memorial Coliseum, the home of the Portland Winter Hawks (WHL), would be torn down to make way for a new Portland Beavers ballpark under a plan proposed by Bevos owner Merritt Paulson and some city officials. […]
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Councilman: Kansas City should mothball Kemper Arena
Kansas City Councilman Russ Johnson wants the city to save a half-million dollars annually by closing down Kemper Arena.Kansas City Councilman Russ Johnson wants the city to save a half-million dollars annually by closing down Kemper Arena, opening it just for American Royal events No surprise. Keeping the arena open year-round for a little more […]
Memphis’s Pyramid Arena to become Bass Pro Shop
Shelby County approved a plan to lease the underused Pyramid arena to Bass Pro Shops, which would convert the facility to the world’s largest sporting-goods store.Shelby County approved a plan to lease the underused Pyramid arena to Bass Pro Shops, which would convert the facility to the world’s largest sporting-goods store. The proposed lease gives […]
Demolition of Miami Arena begins
The demolition of Miami Arena, the former home of the Miami Heat (NBA) and the Florida Panthers (NHL) and many concerts and events, started yesterday.The demolition of Miami Arena, the former home of the Miami Heat (NBA) and many concerts and events, started yesterday. A prime member of our endangered arenas list, Miami Arena is […]
Reunion Arena items available for public auction
It’s one of the most unusual "Everything Must Go" sales you will ever see. The City of Dallas is auctioning off more than 300 items from old Reunion Arena.If you always wanted a Jumbrotron or a basketball for your basement, the City of Dallas has a deal for you. Before the city totally knocks down […]
Memphis pitches plan to turn Pyramid into Bass Pro Shop
Yes, it does seem odd to turn the Pyramid, that unique arena in downtown Memphis’s waterfront area, into the world’s largest pro shop. But then again, the notion of an arena shaped like a pyramid is an oddity to begin with, and maybe the world really does need a 32-story Bass Pro Shop.Memphis city leaders […]
Rupp Arena to become ballet center?
If the rumor mill is correct — and Rupp Arena may becomea basketball haven of the past — there is local group ready to move in.To some longtime Kentucky basketball denizens who atted games at Rupp Arena, a dunk or a perfect Alley Oop pass for a Wildcat basket is akin to ballet by seven […]
Kentucky explores replacing Rupp Arena
A feasibility study will help determine whether the University of Kentucky should renovate Rupp Arena or replace it with a privately financed facility.A feasibility study will help determine whether the University of Kentucky should renovate Rupp Arena or replace it with a privately financed facility. The Lexington Center Corporation, which owns and manages the 23,000-seat […]
Local church latest to bid for Pyramid
There’s no apparent lack of suitors for Memphis’ Pyramid Arena. The latest entrant to the sweepstakes, is not the standard type of bidder.When Fed Ex Forum opened for business in 2004 in Memphis, it was gebnerally understood that Pyramid Arena would eventually get shut down. After all, when you are the home floor for the […]
A fond farewell (in advance) to the Spectrum
It still has one year to exist but they are already starting to say goodbye to the Spectrum in Philadelphia.Philadelphia sports fans are known as hardbitten, unsentimental types who, when their team is going bad, have been known to boo Santa Claus. But underneath the hardscrabble exterior of many of those same people is a soft spot for […]
