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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

Las Vegas gets a $10 billion sports and entertainment makeover

Las Vegas is about to get a massive new playground worth $10 billion, spread across 63 acres right on the Strip. The project isn’t just another casino or hotel—it’s a full-blown sports and entertainment empire with stadiums, arenas, and even a broadcasting hub. The plan includes a 50, 000-seat stadi

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Big Changes Coming to Portland's Sports Arena

Portland is at a turning point with its main sports arena, Moda Center. The building is 31 years old and hasn’t had major updates since it opened. Leaders want to spend $365 million from state bonds to renovate it. They also need the city and county to add $222 million more. The goal is keeping the

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Apr 19 2026SPORTS

Fight Night in Phoenix: Local Fighters Shine and Knockouts Roll

The evening of April 18 at the Arizona Center turned into a showcase for hometown talent, with boxing and MMA bouts lighting up the twilight sky. Micky Scala of Mesa started the night by stopping Braulio Lopez in the first round, earning a roar from fans sporting his gray T‑shirt logo. The crowd was

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Plans to upgrade St. Paul's biggest event space without raising taxes

Every year over 2 million people visit St. Paul's main entertainment venue, a cluster of aging buildings from different eras that somehow still host everything from small concerts to college basketball tournaments. The city has tried before to get major upgrades funded, but each attempt has been rej

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Apr 10 2026SPORTS

Mavericks Push for a Fresh Dallas Arena Spot

The Dallas Mavericks aren’t just planning a new home—they’re aiming for a complete game-changer. Their CEO recently met with local business leaders to outline plans for a sprawling 50-acre complex that would include an arena, team headquarters, a practice facility, and even hotels and restaurants. T

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Mar 30 2026SPORTS

Mavericks Plan a New Dallas Hub Before Lease Ends

The Dallas Mavericks are set to stay in the city as their lease at the American Airlines Center ends in 2031. During a recent panel, CEO Rick Welts said the team will not move away and wants to build a new arena in Dallas. Welts described plans that go beyond just a sports venue. A hotel wi

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Mar 24 2026SPORTS

Big Changes for Seattle's Sports Scene

Seattle just got a huge shake-up in its sports world. The group that owns the NHL team, the Seattle Kraken, has taken over most of Climate Pledge Arena. They’re calling their new umbrella company One Roof Sports and Entertainment. This company will handle the Kraken, the arena, their ice training ce

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Mar 04 2026SPORTS

Mobile Arena’s Half‑Way Milestone and the New Hockey Team Reveal

The Mobile Arena is halfway finished, with a big beam lifted to the top of the frame in a ceremony that marked 50 % completion. City officials, builders and the arena’s future manager from Colorado signed a beam to celebrate this progress. The mayor said the structure is now a “catalyst” for jobs, t

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Cleveland Crushes Wizards With Scoring Fireworks

The arena was buzzing with new posters and a sold‑out crowd that felt like the city was celebrating itself. The game marked the first night of a new era for Cleveland, and the energy was electric when James Harden’s name rang out over the speakers. Cleveland didn’t let the hype turn into a flu

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Mavericks Team Up With Top Sports Agency to Scout Sponsors for New Dallas Arena

The Dallas Mavericks have hired CAA Sports, a branch of the global entertainment firm Creative Artists Agency, to hunt for naming‑right partners and other sponsors for their upcoming arena. This move marks a key step toward the team’s plan to leave the American Airlines Center in 2031 and open a

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