By Adam Andrzejewski for RealClearPolicy Capitalizing on the feel-good nostalgia of the “Field of Dreams” film, and the success of Major League Baseball games played on a temporary field built near the film’s site, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is using $12.5 million from the state’s Covid-19 relief funds to help build …
Read More »Any governor who builds a stadium in a state that doesn’t host sporting activities that fill the stadium, has wasted the money of the state – Comedian Alibaba
Veteran comedian, Alibaba, has said that any state governor that builds a stadium in his state, and doesn’t host sporting activities that fill the stadium weekly or monthly, has wasted the money of the state. Sharing this opinion on his Instagram page Monday, October 31, Alibaba wrote; ”Any governor who …
Read More »‘This is a dark day for football’ – Reactions as over 120 people die in Indonesia stadium riot
In the East Java Province of Indonesia a riot broke out after supporters of the Javanese clubs Arema and Persebaya Surabaya clashed The clash took place after Arema were defeated 3-2 by Surabaya in Malang Regency, East Java on Saturday, October 1, 2022. After two defeats at home in the …
Read More »Ex-Guinea military ruler goes on trial for 2009 stadium massacre
Former Guinean president and military ruler Moussa Dadis Camara and 10 other men are set to face trial for a 2009 stadium massacre and mass rape by the country’s security forces. The 11 men have been indicted for their responsibility in the killing of more than 150 people and the …
Read More »Qatar World Cup 2022 stadiums: How big is Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, who plays there, what games will it host and how much did it cost?
The Qatar World Cup 2022 (opens in new tab) is fast approaching, with the action set to kick off in November. We know the teams who will be there, but what about the venues? Eight stadiums across Qatar will play host to the first ever winter World Cup. The …
Read More »Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert has kicks off at Wembley Stadium in jubilant style
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert has kicked off at Wembley Stadium in jubilant style as the Foo Fighters, their families and fans gathered to remember the drummer. Hawkins, who died suddenly earlier this year while the band was on the South American leg of their recent world tour, has attracted the involvement …
Read More »Souths make key Latrell call for stadium opener
The stage is set for a huge party at the new Sydney Football Stadium on Friday, and while Souths have made the call to include Latrell Mitchell, Damien Cook and Campbell Graham will be watching on from the sidelines. With both the Rabbitohs and Roosters locking up finals berths last …
Read More »Ukraine kicks off its football league season in empty stadium for first time since Russian invasion (photos)
Ukraine has kick-started its football league’s season, with a ceremony paying tribute to those killed in the war and the soldiers who remain on the frontline. The opening-day game between Shakhtar Donetsk and Metalist 1925 from Kharkiv marked the first top-level football match played in the country since Russia’s invasion …
Read More »Review of Coldplay’s performance at Wembley Stadium: A reaffirming occasion brimming with a sense of camaraderie and simple joy
There was no better place to feel one’s cynicism lifted than Wembley Stadium on a sweltering Friday night, in the company of Coldplay. For a couple of hours they offered the most affirming experience music has to offer: not adventure, or confrontation, or self-indulgence, but community. It’s easy to sneer at Chris Martin’s band, …
Read More »Fireboy DML struggles to fight back the tears after Wembley Stadium performance
A visibly stunned Fireboy was caught on camera with his head in his hands as he takes in the surreal moment of performing before tens of thousands of people and listening to them sing along. The rush of emotions and the overwhelming nature of the event had the superstar in …
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