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The Winslow Hotel, a historic football pub near Everton's Goodison Park, is closing due to the club's move to a new stadium, marking the end of a cherished local tradition and a piece of football history.
The Kansas City Chiefs announced they will leave Arrowhead Stadium for a new domed stadium across the Kansas-Missouri border, set to open in 2031, with significant public funding approved by Kansas lawmakers, marking a major shift for the team and region.
Denver Water may no longer need to acquire land near Burnham Yard for its campus expansion after reaching a deal with the Denver Broncos, who will provide alternative land and cover relocation costs for the utility, potentially avoiding eminent domain proceedings and easing concerns among local property owners.
The Chicago Bears announced they will move from Soldier Field to a new stadium in Arlington Heights, aiming to host major events and create thousands of jobs, after evaluating other city sites and facing local opposition.
The U.S. Senate's Energy and Natural Resources Committee has passed a bill allowing Washington D.C. to control federal land, including the RFK Stadium site, potentially paving the way for the Washington Commanders to return to the city. The bill, which now moves to the Senate floor, has sparked interest from Maryland and Virginia, both vying to host the NFL team. The Commanders' ownership, led by Josh Harris, aims for a new stadium by 2030, with ongoing negotiations in all three jurisdictions.
The Tampa Bay Rays plan to play their 2025 season at Tampa's Steinbrenner Field, the spring training home of the New York Yankees, due to extensive damage at Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton. The decision, made in consultation with MLB, comes as repairs to Tropicana Field are expected to be completed by 2026. This move may face opposition from Pinellas County officials who prefer the team to stay within the county. The arrangement could also impact the Yankees' minor-league team, the Tarpons, who share the facility.
The Oakland A's are still planning to move to Sacramento temporarily, despite having no lease agreement and facing disapproval from MLB teams due to the handling of the ballpark situation. The team will make upgrades to the River Cats' ballpark and play there for three years with an option for a fourth. The decision to choose Sacramento over other options like Las Vegas is attributed to financial considerations, including a TV deal and potential stadium funding issues in Nevada. Throughout the relocation saga, A's owner John Fisher has been criticized for making decisions without clear plans or reasons, leading to discontent among MLB teams and observers.
Oakland Athletics fans boycotted the team's Opening Day game by gathering in the parking lot of the Oakland Coliseum to protest owner John Fisher's strip-mining of the team and plans to move it out of the Bay Area. The team's poor performance and potential relocation to Las Vegas have fueled fan frustration, leading to a significant drop in attendance and a sense of betrayal among the community. Despite MLB's approval for the move, local leadership and fans are advocating for the A's to stay in the Bay Area.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed concern over the Oakland Athletics' stadium relocation process, stating that it would be disappointing if the team did not open their new Las Vegas stadium by 2028. The team's uncertain future in Oakland and challenges in securing public funding for the new stadium in Las Vegas have raised questions about their relocation plans. Despite the ongoing uncertainties, team ownership remains optimistic, while MLB navigates a unique situation with the team's future home still undecided.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin has extended an invitation to the Chicago Bears to consider relocating their stadium to Aurora. In a two-page letter, the mayor highlights Aurora's history, location, and ongoing development projects. The invitation comes after the Bears expressed interest in exploring other locations, following their plans for the former Arlington Race Track property being "at risk." The Bears organization has responded positively to the invitation, and Aurora joins other suburbs vying for the opportunity. This isn't the first time Aurora has pursued the Bears, as a similar proposal was made in 1995 but did not come to fruition.