Mon January 08, 2018
Construction Under Way on West Virginia Sports Complex
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) Ground has been broken for a sports complex being built in West Virginia. Kanawha (kun-NAW') County Commissioner Ben Salango said in a news release that construction has begun and the Shawnee Park Multi-Sport Complex should be open in the summer....
The Associated Press - JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Mon January 08, 2018
High-Tech Atlanta Stadium a Hit With Fans After Early Woes
ATLANTA (AP) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium is about to be on perhaps its largest national stage — The Jan. 8 College Football Playoff title game — and fans say Atlanta's new $1.5 billion facility is living up to the hype despite a series of construction setbacks that delayed its opening....
Joe Trinacria - Tue January 02, 2018
Wrigley Field Renovations Bring the Past Into the Future
Standing majestically at 1060 West Addison Street on Chicago's windy north side is where you'll find Wrigley Field – in the same exact place it has always been since 1914. Its age lands “The Friendly Confines” among the top five oldest American sports venues still in use today, however with Fenway Park having opened in 1912, the home of the Cubs is for the time being firmly cemented as Major League Baseball's second-oldest park....
Joe Trinacria - Thu December 21, 2017
On Holy Ground: How Wrigley Field Got Built
Although it later became widely known for housing one of the most endearingly unblessed franchises in professional sports, Wrigley Field's roots were planted on the site of a former seminary, of all places....
Thu December 21, 2017
Auditor Reviews Finances for Proposed PawSox Stadium Deal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) The Pawtucket Red Sox have stable finances but attendance at games would have to increase for the team to help pay for a proposed new stadium, according to Rhode Island's auditor general....
Emily Buenzle - Fri December 15, 2017
UNC Athletics Construction Well Underway
Construction has been underway since spring of 2017 at the University of North Carolina's latest sports facilities. The project includes the new Fetzer Field Stadium for the school's soccer and lacrosse teams, as well as a new indoor practice area for football and two outdoor practice fields, Inside Carolina reported....
Wed December 13, 2017
Richard Childress Racing and Caterpillar Inc. Extend Partnership
Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and Caterpillar Inc. have renewed their overall partnership and sponsorship of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series #31 Chevrolet Camaro team, and will use the platform for the introduction of new digital and social content campaigns....
Mon December 11, 2017
Philadelphia 76ers Fieldhouse a Slam Dunk for Wilmington
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) on Nov. 29th announced a partnership with The Buccini/Pollin Group (BPG) to establish the 76ers Fieldhouse, a 140,000-sq.-ft., multi-purpose sports complex and youth training center in Wilmington, Del....
Emily Buenzle - Fri December 08, 2017
Demo of East Side of Sun Devil Stadium Kicks Off Final Renovation Phase
Crews demolished the east side of Arizona State's Sun Devil Stadium the week of Dec. 4 as they began the last phase of a $300 million renovation project. After the demo work is complete, crews will get to work rebuilding the area before finishing the stadium's interior sometime in 2019, AZCentral reported....
Cindy Riley - Tue December 05, 2017
Fort Worth Builds New $540M Venue for Major Events
Construction of a $540 million multi-purpose venue that will include space for major sporting events, rodeos, concerts and graduation ceremonies is under way in Fort Worth, Texas. When it opens in 2019, the 14,000-seat Dickies Arena will glisten as the latest jewel in the city's crown....
