News - February 2008
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Feb '08
AEG partners into China's first NBA-style arena
Beijing Wukesong Culture & Sports Center (BWCSC), NBA China and AEG have formed a strategic partnership to design, market, program and operate the Beijing Olympic Basketball Arena (BOBA). The three party collaboration will present a world-class arena during the 2008 Beijing Olympics and a first-ever NBA-style multi-purpose arena for fans after the Olympic Games, it was announced today at a press conference in BOBA.
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Feb '08
BOBA - Beijing's new international arena
The new Beijing arena has been designed to match the requirements of NBA basketball, NHL hockey and international concerts with the emerging entertainment market in China's capital.
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Feb '08
Poland's prime minister makes promises on Euro2012 preparations
Facing a sharp warning from UEFA for the country's slow progress in the build-up to co-hosting Euro2012, Poland's prime minister has promised to speedy up preparations. On Friday, the sports ministry unveiled the design for the new National Stadium, set to host the opening match of Euro2012.
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Feb '08
Is it a basket or an eagle's nest? Poland's national stadium design unveiled
Perhaps in response to recent UEFA criticism, Poland's sports ministry unveiled the design of the new national stadium. The so-called "basket" is set to host the opening match of Euro2012, if it is ready in time...
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Feb '08
UEFA worried about lack of progress in Poland and Ukraine
UEFA have admitted to worries over the lack of progress made by Euro 2012 hosts Poland and Ukraine, sparking speculation that the tournament could be moved elsewhere.
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Feb '08
NADS report: ‘Premiership stadia failing on disability standards’
A survey by the National Association of Disabled Supporters (NADS) has found that just 2 out of the 20 English Premiership clubs meet the adequate requirements for disabled fans as laid out by the representative body.
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Feb '08
NFL to return to Wembley Stadium
The National Football League (NFL) has confirmed that Wembley Stadium will once again host a regular-season NFL game this year, when the New Orleans Saints take on the San Diego Chargers on Sunday 26 October 2008. The announcement, made by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the build-up to Sunday's Superbowl, follows the success of the Wembley clash between the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins last October.
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Feb '08
West Ham United ‘set for new stadium’
West Ham United manager Alan Curbishley has revealed the Premiership club’s ambitious plans for growth, including the development of a new 60,000 capacity stadium. Or is it a ruse to get London's 2012 Olympic Stadium rejigged for football legacy use?
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Feb '08
Dallas Cowboys “pleased” with premium-seating sales
As their new US$1.1billion stadium starts to take shape ahead of its 2009 opening, the Dallas Cowboys have revealed that nearly half of the most expensive seats in their new Arlington stadium have already been sold.
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Feb '08
Tweeter's no more in Camden. Local bank takes on naming rights
With the original naming rights partner filing for bankruptcy, venue owner Live Nation has struck a new deal with regional bank Susquehanna Bank Inc. to name the former Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey.
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