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The Glendale City Council rejected a sweetened lease buyout from Jim Balsillie and will stick with its support of the NHL in the ongoing bankruptcy process for the Phoenix Coyotes. The Glendale City Council rejected a sweetened lease buyout from Jim Balsillie and will stick with its support of the NHL in the ongoing bankruptcy […]

During last-minute bidding, technology magnate Jim Balsillie sweetened his offer for the Phoenix Coyotes and is now offering $242.5 million for the franchise — more than $100 more than is being offered by the NHL. Will Judge Redfield T. Baum take the bigger offer or bend to the will of the NHL? During last-minute bidding, […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins will hold a ceremony to mark the installation of the last steel girder at the team's new arena, slated to open in the 2010-2011 NHL season. The Pittsburgh Penguins will hold a ceremony to mark the installation of the last steel girder at the team's new arena, slated to open in the […]

A big move into the sports-ownership world hasn’t really worked out for George Gillett: his attempt to partner with the Montreal Impact for MLS fell through, his partnership with Tom Hicks with Liverpool FC has been marked by feuds, and now he’s debating whether to sell one of the crown jewels in sports franchises: the […]

If awarded, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ new arena would be the first sporting facility in the United States to achieve a gold certification.The Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) and architect HOK Sport are seeking gold LEED certification for the team’s new downtown arena. If awarded, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ new arena would be the first sporting facility in the […]

The battle over control of Atlanta Spirit — which controls the Atlanta Hawks, the Atlanta Thrashers and the lease for Philips Arena — is in court again and covers some familiar turf.The battle over control of Atlanta Spirit — which controls the Atlanta Hawks, the Atlanta Thrashers and the lease for Philips Arena — is […]

CONSOL Energy Inc. and the Pittsburgh Penguins announced a 21-year deal for naming rights to the new Pittsburgh multi-purpose arena.CONSOL Energy Inc. and the Pittsburgh Penguins announced today a 21-year deal for naming rights to the new Pittsburgh multi-purpose arena. Consol Energy Center will be home to the Pittsburgh Penguins and is scheduled to open […]

Financial disarray seems to be prevalent in the Nashville Predators front office, as the team defaults on payment of a $40-million loan and claims the legal problems surrounding William J. "Boots" Del Biaggio will cost the team up to $10 million in lost revenues.Financial disarray seems to be prevalent in the Nashville Predators front office, […]

The Detroit Red Wings will spiff up Joe Louis Arena with two new statues of former greats Alex Delvecchio and Ted Lindsay.The Detroit Red Wings will spiff up Joe Louis Arena with two new statues of former greats Alex Delvecchio and Ted Lindsay. The Wings will honor the duo via Alex Delvecchio Night on October […]

An Ottawa columnist compares the arenas in the capital of his country with the one in the capital of the United States … and he doesn’t like what he sees from his side.As a rule, we’re loath to print anything that smacks of politics here. And this piece by Andrew Cohen in the Ottawa Citizen […]

Although there are still questions about funding, construction has started on Pittsburgh’s new arena. Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell says he was happy to fill in for Sidney Crosby Thursday. Standing on the spot where Penguin fans hope to see Crosby in a couple of years, Rendell helped break ground on the city’s new hockey arena. […]

Did some Edmonton city officials leave out key facts when they recommended a new arena for the city? The Canadian Taxpayers Federation thinks so.The controversy over a proposed new arena for downtown Edmonton is heating up again. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is accusing Edmonton city officials of hiding some important facts in its review of […]