A new Sacramento arena plan was approved by the City Council, clearing the way for the Sacramento Kings (NBA) to remain in town. (more…)
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Gophers looking at downsized Mariucci Arena
The University of Minnesota athletic department is looking at changes to Mariucci Arena, including a smaller ice sheet and more seating. (more…)
Revised financing plan pitched for new Sacramento Kings arena
A new financing plan has been pitched for a proposed new Sacramento Kings arena, with the team committing to pay more toward the increased cost of the facility. (more…)
New $180M arena pitched for downtown El Paso
Fresh off construction of a new downtown ballpark, El Paso officials are pitching a new $180-million arena downtown, as well as new cultural offerings. (more…)
After Sterling meltdown, suitors emerge for Los Angeles Clippers
After an epic racist rant from Donald Sterling that saw NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ban him for life, the Los Angeles Clippers are attracting a long list of potential owners. (more…)
Officials still pursuing new downtown Las Vegas arena
Mayor Carolyn Goodman says she’s still pursuing a new downtown Las Vegas arena despite the groundbreaking today on a new $350-million Strip arena in back of New York-New York. (more…)
AHL shifts east, with Abbotsford Heat moving to Glens Falls
The Abbotsford Heat are no more, as their lease was bought out by the City of Abbotsford and plans are underway to shift operations to the Glens Falls Civic Center. (more…)
Warriors shift arena plan to Mission Bay; waterfront plan dropped
Facing huge opposition to a waterfront arena site, the Golden State Warriors (NBA) have shifted their sights to Mission Bay and have purchased a 12-acre site for a new arena. (more…)
Las Vegas arena groundbreaking set for May 1
With multiple arena proposals still on the table, AEG and MGM Resorts International are moving ahead on a $350-million arena project behind New York-New York on the Strip, and a groundbreaking is scheduled for May 1. (more…)
Bucks sale carries big clause: no new Milwaukee arena, no sale
The sale of the Milwaukee Bucks to hedge-fund managers Wesley Edens and Mark Lasry carries a big clause: the NBA can reportedly buy the team for $575 million if there’s no new Milwaukee arena by 2017. (more…)
Hedge fund billionaires Edens, Lasry buy Bucks
Hedge fund billionaires Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry are buying the Milwaukee Bucks (NBA) from Herb Kohl, with the provision they keep the team in Wisconsin. (more…)
Detroit awards construction contract for new Red Wings arena
A consortium of three construction firms — Barton Malow-Hunt-White — will act as general contractors for the new Red Wings arena in downtown Detroit. (more…)
