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How new ownership moves affect Rays, Quakes, Lakers fans

How new ownership moves affect Rays, Quakes, Lakers fans

Last week saw several new ownership moves across American sports. The owners of the Tampa Bay Rays, San Jose Earthquakes, and Los Angeles Lakers announced sales of, or are reportedly working on deals to sell, their franchises.  Each of the fanbases affected by...

Missouri passes stadium funding bill for KC franchises

Missouri passes stadium funding bill for KC franchises

After years of debate, Missouri’s legislature has approved a way forward for new home venues for the state's professional sports teams in the form of a stadium funding bill. Missouri’s legislative body passed the bill on Thursday night, green-lighting efforts by the...

Pitbull, Tim McGraw to headline MLB Speedway Classic

Pitbull, Tim McGraw to headline MLB Speedway Classic

Few things can top a concert or a baseball game, other than maybe both on the same day, which is exactly what’s planned for the MLB’s first-ever game at a motorsports track, better known as the MLB Speedway Classic. Music megastars Pitbull and Tim McGraw will perform...

Rays kill new stadium deal; future of MLB in Tampa in doubt

Rays kill new stadium deal; future of MLB in Tampa in doubt

In what seemed like the inevitable outcome of five months of back and forth drama, the Tampa Bay Rays announced today that they will not be moving forward with the new stadium that was supposed to be built in St. Petersburg....

Los Angeles Angels quietly extend their stadium lease until 2032

Los Angeles Angels quietly extend their stadium lease until 2032

Without much fanfare or notice, the Los Angeles Angels extended their lease at Angel Stadium by three years, which means the team will now be at the ballpark through 2032. In an era defined by loud and fraught stadium battles, to see a major league team so quietly...

Orioles announce value concessions menu for Camden Yards

Orioles announce value concessions menu for Camden Yards

In a movement that seems to be picking up a little steam, the Baltimore Orioles today announced that they will introduce a value concessions menu at select stands this year at Camden Yards.  The new value menu will have seven food items and five beverage options....