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Site Prep Work For New Marlins Stadium Expected Today, Despite Bonding Shortfall
Site Prep Work For New Marlins Stadium Expected Today, Despite Bonding Shortfall
Site prep work for the new Marlins Stadium has begun today ( see webcam ), despite the fact that Miami-Dade County fell $6.2 million short in its efforts to sell bonds for the new stadium, according to Sarah Talalay of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The stadium, which is to be located at the ...
With Interest, Final Cost of Marlins Stadium Expected to be $2.4 billion
With Interest, Final Cost of Marlins Stadium Expected to be $2.4 billion
bizofbaseball.com — When factoring in interest over 40 years, the new Marlins stadium will cost as much as $2.4... billion (Click to see in larger view) While $409 million in bonds will be issued to pay primarily, but exclusively the cost for the new Marlins stadium construction, when accounting for interest ... (more) With Interest, Final Cost of Marlins Stadium Expected to ...
Marlins Stadium Update No. $6.2 million (UPDATED 1:10 AM)
blogs.trb.com — Miami-Dade County fell short by $6.2 million in its effort to sell bonds for a new Marlins... ballpark Tuesday, but site preparation work is expected to begin Wednesday morning at the former location of the Orange Bowl. Although the shortfall... (more) Marlins Stadium Update No. $6.2 million (UPDATED 1:10 AM)
Marlins stadium deal clears another hurdle - South Florida Business Journal:
bizjournals.com — Miami-Dade County commissioners voted for a second and final time on Tuesday on a measure tied to... the financing package that will allow the new $640 million Florida Marlins baseball stadium to be built. Commissioners voted 7-3 in favor of raising ... (more) Marlins stadium deal clears another hurdle - South ...
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Blog Roll Call
Rumors and Rants — Something a little different with the link dump today. I’ve linked every blog in our blog roll that’s still posting regularly. That’s right all of them. In alphabetical order. So please read them because it took me ninety fucking minutes to do this whole thing. Well if Charlie Batch said it…. - Fanhouse Mariotti said something stupid? Impossible - Awful Announcing Carlos Beltran is okay? Like okay okay? - Babes Love Baseball So wait, why weren’t the Rockies playing solid, fundamental baseball for Clint Hurdle, exactly? - Baseball Musings Can Joe Mauer hit .400? Nah - Bugs & Cranks Women’s tennis or porn? Now THAT’S a question - Busted Coverage ...

Nike Releases Limited Edition "Transformers" Basketball Shoes
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network —   Select image to see in larger view NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced a limited edition set of three performance basketball shoes commemorating the worldwide premiere of the Transformers film sequel. The collaboration includes the Nike Zoom Flight Club, Nike Zoom FP and Nike Sharkalaid complete with special packaging, retro graphics and vibrant color ...

Round Up: The Latest on Gordon, Randolph, and Kidd
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network — Pistons Land Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva Free-agent guard Ben Gordon and forward Charlie Villanueva have agreed to terms with the Detroit Pistons, ESPN.com reports. Gordon, who rejected  $50+ million deals from the Chicago Bulls in each of the past two seasons, will receive a $55 million deal over 5 years. The 24-year-old Villanueva is getting a five-year deal for $40 million after playing the past three seasons in Milwaukee. The Bucks were unwilling to move near the luxury tax limit to retain Villanueva. Gordon was the 3rd overall pick in the 2004 draft out of UConn by the ...

Podcast: Jeff Levine on Papa Joe Chevalier's Show - NFL Anti-Trust Case
The Biz of Football :: Part of the Business of Sports Network —     Yesterday, Business of Sports Network staff author Jeff Levine was on KLAV 1230, Las Vegas with Papa Joe Chevalier discussing the landmark anti-trust case that will be heard by the US Supreme Court. The case involves an appeal from American Needle Inc., an Illinois company that challenged the NFL exclusive deal with Reebok to manufacture licensed apparel. For more see High Court to Hear NFL Antitrust Case, Could Lead to Huge ...

Taco Bell Named as NBA's Official Quick Service Restaurant
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network — The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Taco Bell Corp. (“Taco Bell”), today announced that Taco Bell has become the Official Quick Service Restaurant of the NBA, thus suppalnating Burger King as theOfficial Quick Service Restaurant for the league. As part of this comprehensive, multiyear marketing partnership Taco Bell will reach the broad and avid fan bases of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association and NBA Development League through a wide array of assets, including marquee league events, television and online exposure, and NBA–themed promotions in its nearly 5,600 restaurants nationwide. “The NBA represents an incredible opportunity for Taco Bell, one that fits perfectly with ...

Islanders Make Tavares First Pick, Choose Flash and Scoring to Regain Fans
The Biz of Hockey :: The Business of Sports Network — The 2009 NHL Entry Draft came and went last week.  Overall, the event lacked any real drama.  However, it Friday’s fist round had a good amount of drama, as it featured both a blockbuster trade and finally unveiled to the world which can’t miss player the New York Islanders were going to anchor their rebuilding efforts around: John Tavares.  Held at the Bell Centre, home of the Montreal Canadians, the first day’s action included future hall of fame defenseman Chris Pronger and his hefty contract being moved from the Anaheim Ducks to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a package that included top six forward Joffrey Lupul and several first round draft picks.  Flyers fans will love Pronger’s bruising style of play and on ice ...

Lakers Land Artest, Ariza Headed to Houston
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network — Artest Headed to L.A. The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement in principal with free-agent forward Ron Artest on a multiyear contract which totals approximately $18.7 million over three years or $33.5 million over five years, according to ESPN.com. ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard reported late Thursday night that the financial terms of the deal have not been completed because Artest's camp wants more time to weigh its options. Wednesday is the first day players can sign new contracts for the 2009-10 season when the league announces the new salary-cap ceiling and luxury-tax threshold. ...

BREAKING: Steve McNair Killed in Apparent Double Homicide
The Biz of Football :: Part of the Business of Sports Network — UPDATE #4 - Story is flux. It is unclear if the woman involved in McNair's wife. Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron said, "At this point, we don't know the circumstances of these shooting deaths. The investigation is going to be conducted by the police department's centralized homicide unit. Those detectives have assembled here at the scene. The condominium still has to be processed. There is a lot of work yet to be done. It's going to take many hours ...

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