Two steps in the evolution of the Las Vegas Raiders: Owner Mark Davis trademarked the name, and the team has finally released renderings of the proposed new Las Vegas stadium. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Turner Field Sold to Georgia State, Developers
After months of negotiations and planning, Georgia State and its partner developers are moving forward with a purchase of Turner Field, in its last year as home of the Atlanta Braves, for $30 million. (more…)
New South Alabama Stadium “Feasible,” Says School President
University President Tony Waldrop says a new South Alabama stadium for the Jaguars football program is “feasible” in a letter sent to program supporters, but issues like funding still need to be addressed. (more…)
New for 2016: Hard Rock Stadium
It’s not been officially announced, but multiple reports have Hard Rock Stadium as the name of the Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami football stadium after a naming-rights sale. (more…)
Rams Make Triumphant Return to Los Angeles
It was a triumphant return of the Los Angeles Rams to the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, as the team set a record for attendance at a preseason game in the United States, and a late rally led to a 28-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys. (more…)
New Era Buys Ralph Wilson Stadium Naming Rights
The details will be released next week, but for now you should know the Buffalo Bills (NFL) have sold Ralph Wilson Stadium naming rights to New Era Cap Company — another Buffalo-based company. (more…)
Chargers Pitch Fans on New Stadium With Emotional Video
The San Diego Chargers are continuing their pursuit of a new downtown stadium and taking the pitch directly to voters with a slick four-minute video narrated by former Chargers great Dan Fouts. (more…)
More Beer on Tap for College Football Stadiums
More and more college football programs are looking to add beer sales as a way to balance athletic-department budgets, as the stigma against booze in the university stands is rapidly dissipating. (more…)
Va. Gov: We Expect to Land New Redskins Stadium
Despite plenty of sentimental support for a new facility at the current RFK Stadium location, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe says he expects a new Redskins stadium to be built in his state down the line. (more…)
Confirmed Lead Contender for Las Vegas NFL Stadium: Bali Hai Golf Club
We have a confirmed new lead contender for the location of a Las Vegas NFL stadium: a 140-acre site located south of Mandalay Bay along Las Vegas Boulevard currently used as the Bali Hai Golf Club. (more…)