NBA virtual grandstand, lots of tech planned for season resumption
With the 2020 season resumption schedule out and teams prepping to report to Orlando, league officials are planning how fans will follow the action—with a high dose of tech and an NBA virtual grandstand along the way. (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…)
New for 2021: Climate Pledge Arena
Well, this is a first: Amazon has purchased naming rights to the rebuilt KeyArena, set to house the new Seattle NHL team beginning in 2021-2022, with the result being Climate Pledge Arena. (more…)
Job #1 for Gutierrez: New Coyotes arena
Newly installed team president Xavier A. Gutierrez says his most important task is planning and completing a new Coyotes arena, as the NHL team once again pushes a move from Glendale’s Gila River Arena. (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…)
Islanders release new Belmont Park Arena renderings, details
We have some more information about the future home of the New York Islanders (NHL) under construction, as new Belmont Park Arena renderings and details are announced. (more…)
Florida COVID-19 positives concern NBA on verge of play
With Florida COVID-19 positives and rates on the rise, NBA execs and players are concerned about the plan to relaunch the 2019-2020 season in a closed Disney World atmosphere. (more…)
With no NHL or concerts, Nassau Coliseum shuttered
Nassau Coliseum operator Mikhail Prokhorov is shuttering the arena indefinitely, as he attempts to sell his management contract in the wake of an uncertain venue future due to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
AHL launches Return to Play task force
Recognizing that the sporting world will be different when the 2020-2021 season rolls around, a AHL Return to Play task force will begin discussions of the future in a COVID-19 world. (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…)
Villanova’s Wright: I can’t see fans in the stands this NCAA basketball season
Though many in the sports world assume there will be a return to normalcy at the resumption of winter sports season, Villanova head basketball coach Jay Wright is expressing huge doubts about fans in the stands come NCAA basketball season. (more…)
