Ivy League cancels winter sports
The Ivy League has canceled athletics competition in winter sports for the 2020-21 season and will not make up postponed fall sports in the spring as well, becoming the first Division I conference to scrap winter play due to the pandemic. (more…)
Thunder unveil arena COVID-19 mitigation plans
With the 2020-2021 NBA season set to start December 22, teams are prepping their arena COVID-19 mitigation plans. Here’s what the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chesapeake Arena officials have in the works. (more…)
Henderson Silver Knights uniforms, practice facility unveiled
We have some AHL news out of Las Vegas, as Henderson Silver Knights uniforms were unveiled and the team’s practice facility, Lifeguard Arena, opened to the public. (more…)
XL Center renovations could launch in January
The long-planned $100-million XL Center renovations addressing both aging infrastructure and aging fan accommodations may begin in January if the state releases some $65 million in bonding. (more…)
Clippers staff up to develop new arena
With the active planning of Inglewood Basketball and Entertainment Center (IBEC) and owner/management of The Forum, the Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) announced a series of hires and promotions to manage these developments. (more…)
New name on tap for Talking Stick Resort Arena
We will have a new name for the renovated home of the Phoenix Suns (NBA) and Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) after the upcoming season, as the local casino resort passed on a renewal of naming rights for Talking Stick Resort Arena. (more…)
New Arizona State arena approved by ASU committee
A new $115-million, 5,000-capacity Arizona State arena has been approved by the university’s Board of Regents’ Finance, Capital and Resources Committee, clearing the way for final approval next week. (more…)
It’s either Toronto or Newark for Raptors home this season: Reports
Despite multiple cities showing interest in providing a Toronto Raptors home in the 2020-2021 NBA season, it looks like it will be either Newark or Scotiabank Arena on tap. (more…)
Timberwolves sale may overperform market
A Minnesota Timberwolves sale may outperform estimates of the NBA franchise’s worth, as early reports have a sale price approaching $1.5 billion. (more…)
NBA moves toward Dec. 22 2020-2021 NBA season launch, 72-game schedule
Players and owners are meeting today to approve a Dec. 22 launch to the 2020-2021 NBA season, along with a shorter 72-game season designed to lessen team travel. (more…)
When will 2020-2021 NBA season start? Discussions continue
We’re approaching Halloween–traditionally when the regular season launches–but we still don’t have a date for the 2020-2021 NBA season start, as players and owners apparently disagree on a course of action. (more…)
AHL shifts 2020-2021 start date to February
The American Hockey League (AHL) is moving the 2020-2021 start date to February 5, as the league works to address the due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. (more…)
