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The MLB Rangers today announced plans for a series of upgrades to Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The work will include a third row of Home Plate Seats, extensive upgrades to the private club and concessions areas behind home plate, a new retail store and concession stands on the Main Concourse, and deeper dugouts and field camera bays (Rangers).

The Hornets today announced deals for Pepsi products and the evamor water brand to be served this season at New Orleans Arena (Hornets).

U.K.-based sports social network fanatix today announced the U.S. launch of its app after securing an additional $1M in funding from investors (fanatix).

AEG today announced that BBVA Compass Stadium will host an exhibition match between the men's national soccer teams of Honduras and Peru on Nov. 14. Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning (AEG).

HotelPlanner.com has reached a sponsorship deal with the AutoZone Liberty Bowl as the event's official hotel booking partner (HotelPlanner.com).

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