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The NHL is preparing for its first outdoor Winter Classic in Miami, testing the retractable roof and weather conditions at loanDepot park, with positive results indicating the game will proceed under suitable conditions despite the warm weather.
The Dallas Cowboys opened their stadium's retractable roof before a game, symbolically inviting divine scrutiny, as part of a grand spectacle orchestrated by team owner Jerry Jones.
The retractable roof at Globe Life Field remained closed for Game 3 of the AL Championship Series between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros, as both teams preferred it that way. The decision suggests that the roof is unlikely to be open for any of the games in Arlington. The Rangers are expecting a record crowd at the stadium and want it to be as loud as possible. The roof at Houston's Minute Maid Park also remained closed for Games 1 and 2.
The retractable roof at Minute Maid Park in Houston will be open for Game 2 of the AL Division series between the Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins, marking only the second time this season that the roof will be opened for a game. The decision was made by the league, with no input from players or staff. In other sports news, Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah received an injection for shoulder discomfort, but no structural damage was found, and John Schneider will return as manager. Additionally, Tasting Table offers creative ways to use boxed cake mix, while also providing etiquette tips for eating pasta in Italy.
The Oakland Athletics have released renderings of their proposed new ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip, which will sit on nine acres at the Tropicana site and feature a partially retractable roof, a fan capacity of 30,000, and a variety of seating options. The playing surface's orientation will allow for the outfield to open to the corner of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard. The team said the "state-of-the-art" venue will be utilized to host events, concerts, and community gatherings.