With the State Supreme Court set to review a previous ruling, the San Diego Chargers will likely need two-thirds approval via referendum on a tax increase for a new stadium. (more…)
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93 Years Later, LA Coliseum Still Going Strong
A distinction: The Collosseum is in Rome. The Coliseum is in Los Angeles. (more…)
Falcons Plan for Delays in Opening of Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Although Atlanta Falcons President/CEO Rich McKay says the opening of Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set for June 1, 2017, the team’s front office is working on a contingency plan in place to address preseason stadium needs. (more…)
New Vegas Stadium Plan Fails to Wow Committee
A proposal to slash the public contribution toward a new $1.45-billion Las Vegas domed stadium from $700 million to $550 million didn’t excite members of the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee, as the effort to bring the Oakland Raiders to Sin City hit its first serious roadblock. (more…)
Falcons: New Stadium Will Open in June 2017
With construction continuing on Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Falcons officials are unwavering in their confidence that the stadium will open on June 1, 2017. (more…)
Vikings Win Battle Over Wells Fargo Signage
A contentious court battle between the Minnesota Vikings and Wells Fargo has ended in the Vikings favor, as Wells Fargo has been ordered to remove signage around U.S. Bank Stadium. (more…)
Alternative Chargers Stadium Plan Pitched
We have another proposed San Diego Chargers stadium plan, this one coming from a former councilman and current talk-show host pitching a $1.5 billion facility that won’t involve any tax revenues. (more…)
Sports Authority Sponsorship of Denver Broncos Terminated, Naming Rights in Limbo
Following a ruling by a U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the Denver Broncos can now terminate their sponsorship contract with Sports Authority, but a naming rights deal remains in limbo. (more…)
Bills Taking Time With Stadium Decision
As the NFL continues to press the Buffalo Bills into action for a new stadium, team officials appear to be taking their time. In what owner Kim Pegula called a “fact-finding” process, the Bills are still trying to determine what would be the best fit for the Buffalo market going forward. (more…)
Ford Center at the Star on Pace for August Opening
The Dallas Cowboys are on pace to open Ford Center at the Star—their new Frisco training facility—in August. The Cowboys are planning on moving to Frisco with a new training complex, and announced a new sports medicine complex in partnership with Baylor Scott & White Health. (more…)