The Chicago Bears are moving forward with a purchase agreement with Churchill Downs for the entire Arlington Park land parcel for a new Bears stadium, with a price tag of $197.2 million. (more…)
Tennessee moves forward with Neyland Stadium renovation plan
Another big college project to add to the list: The University of Tennessee is moving forward with a $340-million Neyland Stadium renovation plans, on hold for several years. (more…)
End-zone upgrades unveiled this college season
We’ve been writing for several years about end-zone upgrades becoming a big deal in college football, and this season sees the unveiling of two notable projects: Rice-Eccles Stadium and DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. (more…)
College football COVID-19 rules to be tested this weekend
A wide array of college football COVID-19 rules will be tested this weekend, as stadiums will be imposing different mitigation rules as the season fully launches. (more…)
Jacksonville to host Saints-Packers season opener
The New Orleans Saints-Green Bay Packers Sept. 12 NFL season opener will be played at TIAA Bank Field, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, after Hurricane Ida ripped through the New Orleans area. (more…)
New Bills stadium: $1.4 billion, 60,000 seats
A proposed new Buffalo Bills stadium in Orchard Park would cost $1.4 billion, seat 60,000 and feature 60 suites, under a plan presented to state and county officials. (more…)
Saints, NFL seek new home for Sept. 12 season opener
While the Caesars Superdome suffered little damage from Hurricane Ida, the state of the city in general is forcing the New Orleans Saints and the NFL to relocate both the Sept. 12 season opener and practices. (more…)
Jaguars training complex moves forward
Plans for a Jacksonville Jaguars training complex moves forward after the Jacksonville City Council votes to spend $60 million toward the anticipated $120 million cost of the project. (more…)
Battle lines emerging in college football alliances
We’re seeing battle lines emerge in the college-football world, as concern over the growing power of the SEC and ESPN regarding the College Football Playoff is leading to an alliance between the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12. (more…)
UCF stadium upgrades proposed
The Bounce House would be expanded and enhanced under a proposal for UCF stadium upgrades by new athletic director Terry Mohajir as part of a larger facilities initiative. (more…)