Sports

‘The stadium is secondary’: how US sports teams became real-estate speculators

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“The Rise of Real-Estate Speculation: US Sports Teams Put Stadiums on the Backburner” Stan Kroenke successfully relocated the St. Louis Rams to an ultra-modern stadium near Los Angeles International Airport, with the $5 billion, 70,240-capacity SoFi Stadium complex anchoring a massive land redevelopment. The Hollywood Park site includes an artificial lake, a 6,000-seat theatre, and … Read more

What if NFL used CFP format for postseason? CBS Sports staff votes on which four get in, who is left out

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What if NFL adopted the CFP format for playoffs? CBS Sports staff votes on the top four teams and snubs the rest The NFL determines its 14 playoff teams based on records, unlike the College Football Playoff which has a selection committee choosing four teams out of 133 schools. CBS Sports decided to create a … Read more

Backlash after Fox Sports reporter admits making up coaches’ quotes

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Fox Sports Reporter Faces Backlash for Fabricating Coaches’ Quotes Fox Sports reporter Charissa Thompson is facing criticism for admitting to lying and fabricating quotes as a sideline reporter. Thompson said she felt pressured to make up fake interviews with coaches during NFL games for fear of losing her job. Her colleagues and industry professionals have … Read more