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SeatGeek signs Chicago Fire, named founding sponsor and ticketer of new home venue
The Chicago Fire have picked SeatGeek as the ticketer and a founding partner for the club’s new venue, which is set to open ahead of the 2028 season near the Chicago River and as part of the mixed-use development space called The 78.
Third phase of $150M Barclays Center renovation kicking off
The third phase of Barclays Center’s five-year, $150M renovation project is kicking off, focused on a new atrium, box office, American Express Card Member Entrance and Lounge, and contemporary art displayed throughout the venue.
Illinois eyes new property tax relief measure in attempt to keep Bears in state
Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner on Tuesday will unveil a new proposal that would give the Bears “property tax certainty while also providing a statewide property tax relief sweetener,” the latest move in the state’s attempt to keep the team from moving to Indiana. The measure would “allow the Bears ...
Columbus approves $25M for investor group eyeing NWSL franchise
A “split” Columbus City Council on Monday approved a $25M deal with the private investor group “bidding for a professional women’s soccer team,” which includes Crew majority owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam as well as Nationwide. The council voted 5-3 with one abstention to “approve an agreement with the...
Bettman says Penguins sale ‘on track,’ but gives no timetable
Hoffmann Family of Companies is “moving closer to reaching league approval” of its acquisition of the Penguins from Fenway Sports Group. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, speaking prior to Game 2 of the Penguins’ Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Flyers Monday, said, “It’s a work in progress but i...
Path to team equity should be the next step for NBA players
The NBA journeyman who plays for several teams over the course of his career has existed for decades, long before Dennis Schröder completed the rainbow of jersey colors. In recent years though, we’ve seen the multiteam career path, that was historically reserved for role players, become the norm for...
Industry execs question Chelsea leadership, stadium debate
Soccer execs are questioning how Premier League club Chelsea owners “will make a return on their substantial investment” with the club “at risk of missing out” on a place in next season’s Champions League, according to Samuel Agini of the FINANCIAL TIMES. Chelsea this month reported a $354M (all fig...
Trail Blazers break tradition, won’t give out free playoff shirts
Trail Blazers President Dewayne Hankins said that the team will “not be providing free shirts to fans for Games 3 and 4 of the team’s first-round playoff series” against the Spurs, according to Joe Freeman of the Portland OREGONIAN. The move eschews a “longstanding team and NBA tradition,” becoming ...
Industry insider wonders about Angels’ future with Padres sale near
With the Padres on the verge of an MLB-record $3.9B sale, at least one industry insider wondered if a franchise 90 minutes north of San Diego could be next to hit the market.
Yankees report $225M in aggregate ticket and suite revenue for Q1 2026
The Yankees reported nearly $225M in aggregate ticket sales and suite license revenue for Q1 2026, according to a new disclosure related to ballpark bonds. That’s down slightly from Q1 2025 ($226.7M compared to $224.9M), though there were no home games played during the first quarter this season as ...
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I have a tough time believing that anyone isn’t intrigued or interested in the Dallas-Minnesota matchup in the first round of the playoffs. They may want it later, but they’re getting it early.-- NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, on the league retaining its playoff format despite calls for change.
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