Franchises
Proposed Rays ballpark roof could add $300M to costs
The price tag for the Rays’ proposed ballpark at Hillsborough College could be at least $300M “higher than projected,” according to Wright & Villamil of the TAMPA BAY TIMES. A preliminary analysis done by construction firm Skanska and commissioned by the Tampa Sports Authority found that the Ray...
Blues prepare to face financial strain as revenue uncertainty looms
The Blues are expecting to have a “younger lineup in the coming years,” and the “financial impact could be felt in a few different ways,” according to Matthew DeFranks of the ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH. Ticket sales “could decrease for a team that could enter the fall as a franchise that’s missed the p...
Franchise Notes
In Nashville, Nick Suss noted the stars featured on the new Titans logo were “incorrectly aligned on the helmets worn by players in the reveal as well as the replica helmets available for sale at the event.” The “top star should be aligned straight up, while the two stars below the ‘T’ should be ang...
Portland mayor confident Moda Center renovation plan keeps Blazers in city
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said that it is “not certain” that a $600M package to fund Moda Center renovations will “eliminate the possibility” of the Trail Blazers relocating, but he is “confident it will,” according to Bill Oram of the Portland OREGONIAN. Wilson said, “Speaking with the league, th...
Inter Milan continuing transition from just soccer club to lifestyle brand
Serie A club Inter Milan is in the fifth year of its “latest and boldest transition, one that is taking it from being just a soccer club into being a lifestyle and fashion-focused brand,” according to Kevin Baxter of the L.A. TIMES. Inter Milan Chief Revenue Officer Giorgio Ricci said that the club’...
Rockies’ Dick Monfort remains in control as son Walker takes bigger role
While Rockies owner Dick Monfort’s eldest son Walker Monfort has moved into a “more prominent role in the day-to-day baseball operations of the Rockies, make no mistake,” for “better or worse, his father remains the boss,” according to Mark Kiszla of the Colorado Springs GAZETTE. Walker said, “My da...
Hawks fans sport Magic City gear on night of canceled promotion
On the night the Hawks were supposed to host a promotion with local strip club Magic City, “plenty” of fans dressed in “both official and unofficial” Magic City gear, including Hawks owner Jami Gertz. Monday’s game drew 18,138 to State Farm Arena. The cancellation of the collaboration between Magic ...
Aikman says he will continue with Dolphins front office
Pro Football HOFer Troy Aikman said he is going to “continue to work” with the Dolphins “in some capacity.” He joined the team’s front office in January to assist with the franchise’s coach and GM search. Aikman noted while he “never” thought about getting into coaching, he “thought about being in t...
Ishbia, Suns minority owners’ lawsuit heads to mediation
The lawsuit between Suns owner Mat Ishbia and minority owners Scott Seldin and Andy Kohlberg is heading to a “confidential binding mediation, which could lead to Ishbia buying out the minority owners’ 13% stake at a price determined by a mediator.” The agreed-upon stipulation by both parties was fil...
Chelsea fined $14.3M over secret transfer payments under Abramovich
Chelsea has “been fined” $14.31M (All figures US) and “given sanctions over transfers by the Premier League for secret payments to players and unlicensed agents to facilitate the transfer of some of their biggest stars during Roman Abramovich’s ownership.” It is the “biggest fine ever handed out by ...
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The team wasn't too fond of the [uniforms] we were going to be wearing [in Qatar], just because we didn't feel it represented us necessarily and the country as we'd like. When you have an opportunity to represent your country at a World Cup ... you just want to love the kit.-- USMNT MF Tyler Adams, on why players wanted input alongside Nike and U.S. Soccer on the design of their 2026 World Cup kits.
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