Quote of the Day
"Today represents a huge step forward for the Anfield area. Everyone at the football club knows the importance of today."-- Liverpool Managing Dir Ian Ayre, after plans to renovate Anfield Park and the surrounding area were approved by the Liverpool City Council. (London TELEGRAPH, 10/15)
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Home Sweet Home
Liverpool is set to expand Anfield to 60,000 seats at a cost of $250M.
EPL Liverpool has "moved a step closer" to redeveloping Anfield after confirming it wants to remain at its existing home and "not build a new stadium in Stanley Park," according to Chris Bascombe of the London TELEGRAPH. Liverpool City Council announced "extensive plans for a regeneration of the Anfield area" Monday after securing a £25M ($40M) grant. A housing association is also set to "invest heavily." The announcement to extend the club's only home since 1892 came on the two-year anniversary of Fenway Sports Group buying the club. Liverpool Managing Dir Ian Ayre said, "Today represents a huge step forward for the Anfield area. Everyone at the football club knows the importance of today."
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Winter Thaw
EPL CEO Scudamore says league might change position on winter break.
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Peer Pressure
Real Madrid, Barcelona alone in opposing Supercopa match in China.
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Staying In The Game
Financially troubled Nine hopes to hold onto cricket rights.
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Behind The Curtain
ManU signs three-year deal with Azerbaijan broadcaster.
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Take It Down
Newcastle fans celebrate Sports Direct sign coming down at St. James' Park.
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A Big Deal
Aussie football signs 11-year deal with Nike for national teams.
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Sticks The Landing
Red Bull gets publicity payoff for jump as 8 million watch on YouTube.
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Following The Yanks
Swimming Australia considers college competition like U.S.
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Deep Pockets
Top three Italian owners have invested $2.6B of own money in clubs.
