Neil deMause
Is the NFL Really About to Move Back to LA? Yes, No, and Maybe
The St. Louis Rams, the Oakland Raiders, and the San Diego Chargers are seeking NFL permission to move to Los Angeles. How serious are they, and how will they make money if the public won't finance a new stadium?
The New Chargers and Rams Stadium Promo Videos Are More Entertaining Than Watching the Chargers and Rams
Sea lions, mountains, oceans, luxury boxes, brewpubs, but not a lot of football in these videos. Probably a good thing since we're talking about the Chargers and Rams.
The Atlanta Braves' New Stadium May Make Fans Play Highway "Frogger"
A troubled, delayed pedestrian bridge project may leave Atlanta Braves fans crossing an eight-lane highway to attend baseball games at the team's new ballpark.
Mets Fans Aren’t Imagining a Postseason Ticket Drought
The postseason ticket crunch feels a fair bit more painful than it was the last time the Mets tasted October.
Yankee Stadium's Next-Gen Security Tech Isn't Making Anyone Safer
The New York Yankees are the latest MLB team to use fingerprint scanners to allow fans to skip ballpark metal detectors. Are all of these supposed safety measures worthless "security theater"?
St. Louis Stiff-Arms Local Voters to Keep Wooing the Rams
St. Louis is closer to giving the Rams $400 million for a new stadium after invalidating a law that gave its citizens final say. Will the team move to Los Angeles anyway?
How Boston's Olympic Bid Came Crashing Down
Boston mayor Marty Walsh's refusal to pay for cost overruns ended the city's bid for the 2024 Olympics. Boston is better off without them.
Milwaukee Is Keeping the Bucks, But Would It Have Been Better Off Without Them?
Scott Walker and others argue that Wisconsin taxpayers ultimately will make money by forking over millions for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena. But—surprise!—the numbers don't add up.
Are The Milwaukee Bucks Serious About Moving To Seattle, And Would It Be Bad If They Did?
Like every other sports team ever, the Milwaukee Bucks are threatening to skip town if taxpayers don't fund a new stadium. How serious is the threat?
The NHL's Expansion Options Mostly Suck, But At These Prices, Who Cares?
The National Hockey League figures to have plenty of expansion suitors, but do any of the cities angling for a new franchise make sense?
Is Fake Turf Safe For Women’s World Cup Soccer Players and Other Living Things?
The Women's World Cup is being played exclusively on artificial turf. Some believe the synthetic fields are bad for the sport and player health.
Name Withheld: Did The 76ers Just Start A Revolution Against Corporate Stadium Names?
The Philadelphia 76ers are refusing to call their arena by its corporate name. Are stadium naming rights deals in big trouble?