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In N.Y., Stefan Bondy notes the Nets' $45M HSS Training Center was "supposed to open at the start of training camp in October," but construction delays "stalled the projected opening until February, leaving the Nets to continue their occupancy two river crossings away in East Rutherford, N.J." Onexim Sports & Entertainment President Irina Pavlova said, "There were so many little things that delayed the project, it wasn't like one big event" (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 6/24).

HEY HEY, AGAVE: In Chicago, Paul Sullivan reported the Cubs this week during their home series against the Dodgers debuted a "new sponsored fan area" at Wrigley Field called the Hornitos Hacienda. Previously known as the Left Field Well, the "moat-like area" is in the first row of the far left-field bleachers that debuted in May. Hornitos' deal also includes "signage on the left field wall and in-game promotions" via videoboard. Hornitos is the Cubs' official tequila (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 6/23).

TWIN PIQUES? Brooklyn Park, Minn., city council members on Monday said that they will approach NASL club Minnesota United FC to explore building an MLS stadium "along Hwy. 610 near the Target corporate campus." In Minneapolis, Shannon Prather notes it is "likely to be a hard sell," as United is "pursuing Minneapolis for its stadium site." Brooklyn Park is throwing its "hat in the ring as the clock ticks down on a July 1 deadline for the franchise holders to finalize plans" for a stadium (Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE, 6/24).

CHEESE ROLL: In Green Bay, Richard Ryman notes Lambeau Field visitors "will get their first chance to eat at 1919 Kitchen & Tap in the Lambeau Field Atrium" on July 24. The restaurant opening "falls between" Brett Favre's induction into the Packers HOF on July 18 and the team's "annual shareholders meeting on July 28" (GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE, 6/24).

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