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Detroit has begun demolishing the former Southwest Detroit Hospital to make way for a $198 million, 15,000-seat professional soccer stadium called AlumniFi Field, which aims to boost local economic growth, connect neighborhoods, and host various events, with completion targeted for the 2027 season.
The Cleveland Browns and the city of Cleveland have reached a $100 million agreement to relocate the team's stadium to Brook Park, ending a lengthy dispute and paving the way for a new $2.4 billion stadium, which will end months of legal and political conflicts over the team's move from downtown Cleveland.
The D.C. Council is scheduled to vote on the Commanders' stadium deal at RFK Stadium, with the outcome determining whether the project proceeds or if alternative options in Maryland or Virginia will be explored.
The D.C. Council is close to approving an adjusted stadium deal with the Washington Commanders, with a vote expected soon after public hearings in late July, aiming for the stadium to open by 2030, potentially without the team being pressured to change its name.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of an international cricket stadium in Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency. The stadium, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is expected to benefit local sportspersons and boost the economy. The Uttar Pradesh government has spent Rs 121 crore to acquire the land, while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will spend Rs 330 crore on construction. The stadium's design will reflect the essence of Kashi, featuring unique elements such as a crescent-shaped roof, trident-shaped floodlights, and a structure resembling a 'damru'. It is set to be completed by December 2025 and will be Uttar Pradesh's third international cricket stadium.