Tag: US

NBA team in ‘Sin City’ to cost a bomb!

Article posted by Coliseum, February 5^th, 2021

If Las Vegas (US) wants to own a National Basketball Association (NBA) expansion team, it will surely come at a huge price – and is sure to burn a huge hole in the pocket of the local ownership. ‘ESPN’ quoted unnamed sources as stating that the expansion fee will be in the range of $2.5... » Read more

Bristol Motor Speedway in a row dirt event

Article posted by Coliseum, February 4^th, 2021

The dirt configuration of Bristol Motor Speedway (US) has started taking shape. NASCAR sources informed that the half-mile Tennessee bullring will stage on dirt the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Cup (top racing series) and Camping World Truck Series (pickup truck racing... » Read more

‘Pens’ bend over backwards for fans’ safety

Article posted by Coliseum, February 4^th, 2021

To provide spectators a safe and secure ambience inside the stadium once they are back to the venue fold – keeping in mind the very grim COVID-19 scenario in the United States – the National Hockey League (NHL) team Pittsburgh Penguins have made extensive operational and capital... » Read more

Rays’ fan plans dependent on US COVID scene

Article posted by Coliseum, February 3^rd, 2021

Limited number of fans will be allowed at Tropicana Field (US) for the American professional baseball team Tampa Bay Rays’ 2021 season. For each game, the seating capacity will be limited to around 7,000 and the fans will have to maintain physical distancing from other groups by sitting in small... » Read more

Canines sniff out COVID cases in US stadium!

Article posted by Coliseum, February 2^nd, 2021

Dogs have also joined the war against COVID-19. At least at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, United States, as US continues to be hard hit by the fatal respiratory disease. COVID-19 Detection Dogs made their debut as staunch supporters of the American professional basketball team Miami Heat... » Read more

Rays-City at variance over MLB venue plans

Article posted by Coliseum, February 1^st, 2021

The City of St. Petersburg in Florida (US) has unbolted proposals from seven development groups for the repurposing of the Tropicana Field site. However, the local officials and the baseball team Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly at odds over the potential inclusion of a new Major League Baseball (MLB)... » Read more

Community first in Austin FC-Q2 deal

Article posted by Coliseum, January 28^th, 2021

Austin FC, the first professional sports team in one of the country’s fastest-growing large cities, has kept the club’s major sponsorship deals close to home, including a long-term stadium naming rights agreement with financial solutions provider Q2 Holdings for the soon-to-open Q2... » Read more