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Don Muret
Staff writer Don Muret covers facilities.
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What does $1.7B buy in NYC market? Two stadiums in one09 / 20 / 10Early in the New York Giants’ regular-season opener at New Meadowlands Stadium, the boo birds re-emerged after a winter of discontent to voice their displeasure with poor special teams performance by the Men in Blue. The next night, the same chorus could be heard over the Jets’ struggling offense. ... Tags: Facilities |
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AEG up for sale
Phil Anschutz saw the Dodgers’ deal and figured it was time. The reclusive, enigmatic 72-year-old billionaire, who built one of the most powerful sports and entertainment companies in the world, saw the $2.15 billion that Guggenheim Partne ...
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Making the upgrade: TCU
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Making the upgrade: Cal
Some wanted to rebuild at another site, but Cal chose to address earthquake safety issues and refurbish its historic stadium at its original site on the Hayward Fault. When the University of California began to look at rebuilding Memorial Stadium, no one expected a quick, easy project. ...
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BB&T, Florida Panthers extend arena deal
The Florida Panthers have signed a long-term extension with BB&T for naming rights to their arena, a deal that could extend over 20 years. The initial term with Winston-Salem, N.C.-based BB&T runs 10 years, said Michael Yormark, presiden ...
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UW aims IPTV at all venues
The University of Washington has signed landmark deals with Daktronics and Harris Corp. to develop a digital communications network covering about 10 sports facilities at the Pac-12 Conference school. The deals are 10-year agreements with a combined value of $17 million, tied to technology upgrad ...
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Bears’ high-end suite renamed
The Chicago Bears have signed a three-year deal with Zurich Insurance for naming rights to the Skyline Suite, a premium group space tied to the team’s most expensive ticket at Soldier Field. Chris Hibbs, the Bears’ vice president of sales and marketing, refused to disclose financial d ...
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Legends, Ohio create sales ‘incubator’
Legends Sales and Marketing has formed a unique partnership with Ohio University tied to selling tickets for the school’s sports teams. The three-year deal calls for the Dallas sports marketer to help subsidize a staff of two graduate students and one full-time intern to sell season tickets ...
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TD Garden suites getting upgrades
Delaware North is investing about $10 million to renovate TD Garden’s 89 suites over a two-year span. The arena is 17 years old and the suites needed upgrades in technology, decor and food service to continue providing a high-quality experience for clients paying $150,000 to $300,000 annual ...
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SoCal venues create fan code of conduct
A group of 11 sports facilities in Southern California has formed a new fan code of conduct to reinforce the message of appropriate behavior in their buildings. The program started when Rose Bowl officials wanted ideas to improve ...
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Meis joins Woods Bagot
Sports architect Dan Meis, a chief designer of Staples Center, Safeco Field and Lincoln Financial Field with more than 25 years of experience, has joined Woods Bagot as its global director of sports. Meis ...
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