Like just about everyone else in Milwaukee, the denizens of the Milwaukee Bucks’ business offices were undeniably excited when news broke that the Bucks had acquired seven-time National Basketball Association All-Star Damian Lillard on a late September afternoon. Click here to read the story at forbes.com. Discussion Questions:
The Kansas City metro takes another step toward solidifying a role as a leader in women’s sports. Click here to read the story at at kctv5.com. Discussion Questions:
Whether it’s streaming or traditional TV, sports keep audiences coming back to their screens — and Netflix is working on getting more into the game. Click here to read the story at cnbc.com. Discussion Questions:
Globe Life Field is hosting its first home playoff game on Tuesday — and the Rangers are beefing up their concession and merchandise options for the postseason. Click here to read the story at mlb.com. * Teacher Note: Consider pairing this news story with the recently released “NFL Stadium Food” Read more…
The Washington Capitals will host a ‘Garage Sale’ featuring Capitals items and prior giveaways on Saturday, Sept. 23 at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, VA. Proceeds benefit Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation, the official charity of the Capitals. Click here to read the story at nhl.com. Discussion Questions:
The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing plans for a new ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg, which is a positive development for baseball fans in Florida. Click here to read the story at ap.com. Discussion Questions:
In the cinematic realm, the battle of the summer (and possibly the century) is about to unfold as two entertainment juggernauts face head-on in the ultimate Barbenheimer phenomenon. Click here to read the story at collider.com. Discussion Questions:
Inter Miami began construction on its new stadium, the club announced Monday, unveiling new photos of the $1 billion complex. Click here to read the story at dailymail.co.uk. Discussion Questions:
A year removed from winning the World Series, the Atlanta Braves still managed to have a banner 2022 by some yardsticks, according to Wednesday’s earnings announcement. Click here to read the story at forbes.com. Discussion Questions:
The grass and cash may look greener elsewhere, but the tradeoff for college conference realignment is often more losing. Few teams have sustained success in new leagues in the past 20 years. Click here to read the story at usatoday.com. Discussion Questions: