Associated Press - Mon March 09, 2020
No Injuries Reported After Crane Collapse Outside SoFi
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) A large construction crane collapsed the morning of Feb. 28 outside SoFi Stadium, the new home of the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers and Rams, according to the fire department. No injuries were reported....
Lori Lovely – CEG Correspondent - Tue January 14, 2020
Vandals' New Digs Will Be 'Game-Changer' for Athletes
After years of planning, the University of Idaho has finally broken ground on a dedicated basketball arena. Scheduled for completion in 2021, the 62,000-sq.-ft. Idaho Central Credit Union Arena will be the new home for Vandals' basketball, regional tournaments, lectures, as well as "small and mid-size" events, other cultural and special events, concerts and conventions, said Guy Esser, project architect of the University....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Thu December 26, 2019
U. South Alabama Targets 2020 Season for New Football Stadium
A new stadium is being built on the campus of the University of South Alabama in Mobile, with plans to open in 2020. Since the football program began at the university in 2009, the Jaguars have played home games at Ladd-Peebles Stadium, which is owned by the city and first opened its doors to the public in 1948....
Chuck Harvey – CEG Correspondent - Tue December 03, 2019
Longhorns Eye 112K Seating Capacity
The University of Texas, Austin has kicked off a $175M renovation and expansion project for the south end-zone portion of the Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium where the Longhorns play. The project to upgrade the south end will take until the 2021 season to complete....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed November 27, 2019
After 20 Years, New Stadium a Reality for Birmingham
Construction of a new open-air stadium that will serve as an investment in Birmingham's future is finally underway in north central Alabama. Protective Stadium, a $174 million undertaking, is located on an 18-acre site adjacent to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) north of I-59/20 downtown....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue November 05, 2019
Gilbane Building Company, Turner Construction Leading Construction of Blue Jays' Spring Facility
Dunedin, Fla., has been the Spring Training home of the Toronto Blue Jays since 1977, and the bond between the city and team was renewed on April 23 when construction began on the $102 million ($96.6 million in construction costs) renovation of the stadium where the Jays play their Grapefruit League games....
Greg Beacham – ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tue October 22, 2019
Dodger Stadium Receives $100M Upgrade for 2020
LOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to welcome the All-Star Game back to Dodger Stadium with a $100 million renovation of their landmark ballpark. The Dodgers unveiled the logo for next year's Midsummer Classic along with their latest modernization plans July 23 for its 57-year-old home, the majors' third-oldest park....
Associated Press - Wed October 09, 2019
Firm Announces Projected Timeline for Aloha Stadium
HONOLULU (AP) A new Aloha Stadium could be ready for the opening of the University of Hawaii's 2023 football season, officials said. The owner and senior principal of the firm hired to shepherd the process said a 2023 opening date can be achieved, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported....
Los Angeles Clippers - Tue August 27, 2019
L.A. Clippers Unveil Plans for New Arena, Entertainment Center in Inglewood
The L.A. Clippers on July 25 unveiled renderings and additional details of the team's privately-financed sports and entertainment center anchored by their new basketball arena in Inglewood. In addition to the arena, the proposed project located on West Century Boulevard between South Prairie Avenue and South Yukon Avenue will include the team's business and basketball offices, training facility, community and retail spaces....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Mon June 10, 2019
University of Delaware Invests $60M in Stadium Renovation, Athletic Center
In an effort to rebuild and reinvest in its sports facilities, officials at the University of Delaware (UD) are overseeing a stadium renovation and preparing for construction of a new athletic center. The projects are part of a $60 million initiative for athletics, one of the priorities of Delaware First: The Campaign for the University of Delaware....
