The Derelict Soccer Stadium Caught In a Storm of Politics and Protests

Nevada judge tosses teachers union-backed petition to put A's stadium funding on 2024 ballot

A Nevada judge threw out a proposed ballot referendum backed by a statewide teachers union that would give voters the final say on whether to give $380 million in public funding for a proposed $1.5 billion Oakland A’s stadium on the Las Vegas Strip

Nov. 7, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Sports

Why Modern Soccer Stadiums Are So Expensive to Build

Premier League clubs are willing to spend huge sums on their home grounds.

5 hr ago - nytimes.com - NYT > Sports

Everton protest banner flown over Etihad Stadium

A banner protesting at Everton's 10-point penalty was flown over Manchester City's Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Nov. 25, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Oakland A's owner John Fisher meets with protesting fans ahead of relocation vote

Three fans made a last-ditch effort to try and convince MLB owners not to approve the Athletics' move to Las Vegas

Nov. 15, 2023 - cbssports.com - CBSSports.com Headlines

Prosecutors investigate Bulgarian soccer federation president in the wake of violent protests

Bulgaria’s chief prosecutor has launched an investigation into the country’s soccer management

Nov. 17, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Sports

Violent protests break out ahead of Bulgaria-Hungary soccer qualifier

Thousands of Bulgarian soccer supporters have taken to the streets of the capital, Sofia, in protest over the management of the national soccer union, a demonstration that eventually turned violent

Nov. 16, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: International

Queens high school students storm halls after learning teacher attended pro-Israel protest

Students at a high school in Queens, N.Y., reportedly stormed the hallways after learning a teacher attended a pro-Israel protest Monday. According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), school safety agents at Hillcrest High School “requested ...

Nov. 25, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill - Israel

Shapps accuses Labour of ‘playing politics’ over Braverman protest comments

Government begins apparent defence of home secretary after claims her rhetoric led to far-right counterprotest. Grant Shapps has accused Labour of “trying to play politics” over far-right protests in London, blamed in part on Suella Braverman’s ...

Nov. 12, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Chris Mason: Commemoration, protest - and yes, politics

The beginnings of what might become an almighty row within the Conservative Party are brewing, Chris Mason writes.

Nov. 9, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Miami's Hard Rock Stadium to host 2024 Copa America final; Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium gets opener

The tournament will run from June 20 to July 14 of next year

Nov. 20, 2023 - cbssports.com - CBSSports.com Headlines

Where will A's play before Las Vegas move? Five options as team plans 'revolving group' of home stadiums

The A's are set to have a new Vegas home in 2028, but where will they play until then?

Nov. 16, 2023 - cbssports.com - CBSSports.com Headlines

Netanyahu to students ‘protesting for Hamas’: Would you ‘protest against the Nazis?’

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses the protests he says are “for Hamas” by students around the globe on “Meet the Press.”

Nov. 12, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Politics

Construction companies fined in connection with carpenter's death at Packers stadium

Federal inspectors have levied fines against two construction companies in connection with a worker's death at Lambeau Field earlier this year

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Dolphins' Holland calls MetLife Stadium turf 'trash' after teammate Phillips injures Achilles tendon

Miami safety Jevon Holland called the MetLife Stadium turf “trash” after teammate Jaelan Phillips injured his right Achilles tendon in the Dolphins’ 34-13 win over the New York Jets

Nov. 24, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Sports

Jaelan Phillips injury: Dolphins' Raheem Mostert rips MetLife Stadium's turf, says 'something has to change'

Miami's pass rusher injured his Achilles on New York's field -- as did Aaron Rodgers

Nov. 25, 2023 - cbssports.com - CBSSports.com Headlines

How Every Premier League Club Plans to Improve Their Stadium

Explaining what each club has done to their home ground and what could come next.

Nov. 24, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Sports

Backers of the 2032 Olympics confirm Brisbane stadium will be demolished and rebuilt for the games

The cricket stadium that backers of the Brisbane Olympics pitched as the centerpiece venue for the 2032 Summer Games is set to be demolished and rebuilt

Nov. 24, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Sports

Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Alex Caruso, Pascal Siakam make the list

Who are the fantasy basketball players on the rise? Whose fantasy value is falling? Steve Alexander lays it all out for you in his weekly look around the NBA.

Nov. 24, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP

Football quiz: test your knowledge of street art and stadium murals

Grab a can of spray paint and test your skills on football artworks and the figures who inspired them Continue reading...

Nov. 23, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

At least 37 dead after stampede at military stadium in Republic of Congo

Authorities in Republic of Congo say 31 people are dead following a stampede at a military stadium where young people waited hours to register at a recruitment event

Nov. 21, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: International

How Not to Be an Accidental Mansplainer: Always Follow the 3 A's Approach to Advice

Giving advice can be a minefield of weird power dynamics and hurt feelings. Navigate it safely with this simple formula.

Nov. 21, 2023 - inc.com - Inc.com

Exeter investigate after Ugo Monye reports racist abuse leaving stadium

Former England winger targeted by ‘the most blatant racism’Exeter, Gloucester and Premiership Rugby express full support Exeter Chiefs are to launch an investigation after an allegation of racist abuse made by Ugo Monye, the former England wing. ...

Nov. 19, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Owners' vote shows the Oakland A's move is about money, not fans

John Fisher's mission is complete: The A's have been approved to move to Las Vegas, shunning a devoted set of backers for a market long viewed as a gold mine for an expansion team.

Nov. 18, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP

Convicted sex offender found guilty of hacking jumbotron at the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium

A convicted child molester has been found guilty of hacking the jumbotron at the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium after the team learned he was a registered sex offender and fired him