Glendale OKs $9M deal for development near spring training ballpark (The Arizona Republic)
Glendale sold land to a developer Tuesday to spur commercial development that should cover the city's portion of an $80.7 million spring training stadium. Today, the city meets with the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority in hopes it gives the final nod on paying two-thirds of the ballpark costs....more...AZSTA approves funds for spring training (Glendale Star)
The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority gave final approval of $54 million funding (two-thirds) for the $80.7 million Glendale spring training facility Aug. 15 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox....more... Neighbor Sports (Daily Herald)
Crushers tryouts: The Northwest Crushers (formerly the Stone Authority Crushers) U13 Boys Travel Baseball Team will hold tryouts for the 2008 season from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Cannon Crossing Field No. 1....more... Doubts raised about status of Bearsâ?? DT Tommie Harris (The Pantagraph)
CHICAGO â?? Tommie Harris rolled his eyes. Convincing people that his surgically repaired left hamstring continues to heal on schedule has become as big of a chore as it is a challenge â?? especially since Harris has yet to play in an exhibition game....more... Neighbor Sports - Baseball, Basketball, Hockey & Softball (Daily Herald)
The Northwest Panthers will hold tryouts for its 14-and-under boys travel baseball team for the 2008 season from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Ralph's Woods Park, Field No. 3, 1400 S. Park Ave., Streamwood....more... Sports authority to fund $54M for part of new ballpark (The Arizona Republic)
The Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority this afternoon inked the final deal with Glendale to provide the largest chunk of money to build a spring training facility for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox....more... Globe North listings (Boston Globe)
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area. Items may be sent three weeks in advance to carson@globe.com or mailed to Sharon Carson, Boston Globe North, 1 Corporate Place, Suite 200, 55 Ferncroft Road, Danvers 01923. Listings are not accepted over the telephone....more... Fire starters? Flames officials hope switch to AHL gives fans big boost (Quad-City Times)
Editors note: This is the third of a five-part series about minor league sports in the Quad-Cities...more... FedEx Hopes for the Right Bounce From Golf (New York Times)
FedEx is trying to drum up frenzy over the FedEx golf playoffs that start at the Westchester Country Club on Thursday....more... |