There was a time when enormous sporting venues were called bowls, describing their rounded shape, rather than named “Park” or “Stadium” or “Field.” Ignore the 19th century’s Baker Bowl (a diamond-shaped ballpark in Philadelphia) and give full credit to the trailblazing Yale Bowl, opened for play in 1914 with oval dimensions that fit over 70,000 […]
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Stakes are high in college rivalries: trophies, pigs, bacon and more
Floyd of Rosedale, if you have not made his acquaintance, is a traveling pig. A traveling bronze pig. (more…)
Los Angeles Coliseum renovations pitched by USC
Proposed Los Angeles Coliseum renovations from USC would upgrade the fan experience with new seating, increased leg room and a new structure on the south side of the iconic stadium featuring suites, club seat, a new press box and loge boxes. (more…)
Temple pitches new on-campus stadium
We could seen a new Temple football stadium, as the Owls would shift its football program from Lincoln Financial Field to a new $100-million on-campus stadium under a plan expected to be debated by the university’s board of trustees before the end of the year. (more…)
Penn State mulls Beaver Stadium future
Penn State University is currently examining the future of Beaver Stadium, with two main options: either renovating the current facility or building a new on-campus stadium. (more…)
K-State announces next Bill Snyder Family Stadium upgrade
Now that the $68 million Vanier Family Football Complex is open, Kansas State University has embarked on the next Bill Snyder Family Stadium upgrade: Phase IIIB, where the stadium will be fully enclosed. (more…)
Kyle Field Renovations Mark New Era at Texas A&M
With the dawn of a new college football season comes a facelift for Kyle Field, the home of the Texas A&M Aggies and one of the sport’s most historic facilities. When they face the Ball State Cardinals tomorrow night, the Aggies and their fans will participate in a new beginning for Kyle Field. (more…)
Sun Devil Stadium fundraising hits $45M
Arizona State University has raised $45.3 million toward renovations and upgrades to Sun Devil Stadium, with the first round of improvements set to debut Saturday. (more…)
Husky Stadium naming rights to Alaska Airlines for $41M
In the richest college-football naming-rights deal to date, the University of Washington has sold Husky Stadium naming rights to Alaska Airlines for $41 million over 10 years. (more…)
South Carolina upgrades Williams-Brice Stadium fan experience
The Williams-Brice Stadium fan experience should be more pleasant this season for USC Gamecocks fans, as a new plaza next to the stadium replaces a sea of asphalt. (more…)