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Red ink at CT sports stadium prompts need for $25M upgrades to boost revenue. Who will pay for them?
A $14 million, mostly taxpayer-funded renovation of Hartford’s Dillon Stadium in 2019 for the Hartford Athletic may now need nearly twice that investment for upgrades the professional soccer team sees as critical for the franchise to at least break-even, if not turn a profit. At least $25 million in improvements may be needed in the…
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Things to watch during Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. — Cup teams take on Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first time this season while competing in NASCAR’s longest race — the Coca-Cola 600. This is the only race of the season on the Charlotte oval. Ryan Blaney and Denny Hamlin are the last two drivers to win the Coca-Cola 600. Here are…
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Harrison Butker: No regrets for commencement speech
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has more to say about the things he said earlier this month that touched off controversy. “Over the past few days my beliefs, or what people think I believe, have been the focus of countless discussions around the globe,” Butker said Friday at Regina Caeli Academy’s Courage Under Fire gala in…
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San Antonio Brahmas hand Birmingham Stallions their first UFL loss
Wade Phillips still has a little gas left in the tank. The 76-year-old head coach (hey, he’s younger than the two top candidates for president) led the San Antonio Brahmas to an 18-9 win over the Birmingham Stallions on Saturday. It was Birmingham’s first loss in the UFL. It also ended a 15-game Stallions winning…
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‘I don’t know any other record in any other sport that equals Rafael Nadal’s French Open success,’ says Boris Becker
CNN — When Rafael Nadal leaves Roland Garros as a player for the last time, one of the greatest love affairs in all of sport will come to an end. Since making a winning debut at the 2005 French Open as a fresh-faced 18-year-old – beating Roger Federer in the semifinals on his 19th birthday…
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2 Washington men arrested for selling fake sports, Pokémon trading cards
The two men faked the trading cards’ values, resulting in a $2 million scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. SEATTLE — Two men from Washington were arrested for allegedly defrauding customers of over $2 million in sales of fake sports and Pokémon trading cards, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Anthony Curcio, a 43-year-old…
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Why Netflix has joined Apple, Amazon, Disney and other streamers in the battle for live sport
“Without a shadow of a doubt, sport is the next battleground among streamers, especially in the U.S.” Netflix has continued its foray into live sports broadcasting with an announcement that it will show two NFL matches on Christmas Day, a move that has shifted the dial and highlights how streamers are now targeting live sport…
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High School Sports: May 25
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – The march for state championships continues for several local baseball and softball teams. Additionally, Alleman girls’ soccer looks to reach the State semifinals, and area athletes show out at the Illinois boys’ state track and field meet. Copyright 2024 KWQC. All rights reserved.
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Local sports roundup: May 25
Baseball GCA rolls, Lancers eliminated Greenwood Christian had no trouble earning its way into the title game at the Class A Morristown Sectional, cruising to a 33-0 win over Indianapolis Metropolitan in semifinal action on Saturday. Cole Muhlahuser, Preston Van Til and Eli Jackson each had four RBIs for the Cougars (11-11), while Will Simons…
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Would USMNT star Gio Reyna receive a medal if Borussia Dortmund beat Real Madrid in Champions League final?
Getty Images On Saturday, June 1, Borussia Dortmund will face Real Madrid in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium in London, but if the Black and Yellow are able to do the improbable and win the trophy, there is an important question to answer — would Gio Reyna get a winners medal? Before going on…