The New York Times – Sports:
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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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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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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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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Emergency Medical Response to Damar Hamlin Was Captured on Audio
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.