Texas Rangers - Tue March 26, 2019
Rangers Announce Surprise Facility
The Rangers have announced plans to build a new housing and meeting facility next to their Spring Training complex in Surprise. The multistory, 68,280 sq.-ft. facility will provide housing for as many as 180 organizational players and staff, as well as classroom and meeting space....
Comcast Spectacor, The Cordish Companies - Mon March 25, 2019
Companies Announce $50M Esports Arena at Philadelphia Sports Complex
Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies have announced plans for a $50 million, next-generation esports and entertainment venue in the heart of the Philadelphia Sports Complex. Adjacent to Xfinity Live!, the first-of-its-kind venue will seat up to 3,500 guests and stand as the largest new-construction, purpose-built esports arena in the Western Hemisphere....
Manitou Group - Fri March 22, 2019
Gehl Builds, Supports 2019 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Manitou Group announced that Gehl will be the "Official Construction Equipment" for the 24th consecutive year at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Calif., April 12-14, 2019. "We're excited to continue our long-standing relationship with America's favorite street race track," said Mark Hanson, CEO of Manitou North America and regional vice president of sales and marketing for Manitou Group....
Associated Press - Mon March 11, 2019
Athens Leaders Say Proposed Arena Could Boost Economy
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) A proposed 6,000-seat arena would be booked 300 days a year, helping local hotels and other businesses, Athens civic leaders said. The executive director of the existing events center called The Classic Center said an arena could generate more than 600 jobs and have a $33 million impact on the local economy....
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....
