Fans of James, the N.B.A.’s biggest star, came from all over the world to see his record-breaking performance Tuesday. “I’m not going to regret the money that was spent. I would have regretted missing it,” one said.
Category: Stadiums and Arenas
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LeBron James Fans Around the World Came to See Him Break The Scoring Record
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John Adams, Who Banged His Drum Loudly in Cleveland, Dies at 71
The New York Times – Sports:He pounded away from the bleachers to cheer on the Indians (now the Guardians) and inspire his fellow baseball fans at more than 3,700 home games.
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The Spurs Break an N.B.A. Attendance Record with Alamodome Return
The New York Times – Sports:San Antonio set a single-game N.B.A. attendance record by welcoming a crowd of 68,323 on Friday. The Spurs lost, but longtime fans savored the chance to celebrate in the team’s former home.
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Barclays Center Drops SeatGeek and Returns to Ticketmaster
The New York Times – Music:The Brooklyn venue replaced Ticketmaster, the industry leader, in 2021 in favor of SeatGeek, a competitor. It is not clear why it changed direction again.
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No Tailgating at College Football Championship Is Just One Difference From Bowls
The New York Times – Sports:Fan tailgates aren’t allowed at the College Football Playoff title game. It’s just one sign of how the games have become more focused on TV.
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Audio: Damar Hamlin Emergency Response Captured on Recordings
The New York Times – Sports:When Damar Hamlin’s heart stopped during a game on Monday night, medical personnel can be heard responding to the kind of emergency the league hoped it would never face.
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How Qatar Keeps Its World Cup Stadiums Cool Enough for Everyone
The New York Times – Sports:A mechanical engineer at Qatar University used giant tanks of cold water to create a cooling system in one of the hottest places on the planet.
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Pouring Through a Crisis: How Budweiser Salvaged Its World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:Taken by surprise by Qatar’s decision to ban beer at stadiums, the company remade its marketing strategy in real time.
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Stadiums as High Art in a World Cup Fantasyland
The New York Times – Sports:From a desert tent to a golden bowl, the spectacular arenas Qatar has built in and around Doha showcase the majesty, and the folly, of this World Cup.
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In L.A. Since the ’80s, the Clippers Are Finally Planting a Flag
The New York Times – Sports:Superstar players have chosen the oft-overlooked team, whose deep-pocketed owner is betting big — with his own money — that fans will choose it, too.
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Century-Old Letters Add New Twist to Michigan-Ohio State Rivalry
The New York Times – Sports:Fans have long wondered whether Michigan’s famed coach, Fielding Yost, had a hand in derailing Ohio State’s 1922 season. Newly uncovered correspondence shows exactly how he did it.