Nov 19 - By Associated Press
Opponents of the Brooklyn arena planned for the New Jersey Nets have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a state agency's approval of a modified plan for the project.
Nov 9 - By Associated Press
The Rivers Casino will pay $7.5 million a year toward construction of the new Penguins arena.

Oct 12 - By Michael Virtanen, Associated Press Writer
Homeowners and businesses resisting the forced sales of their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn told New York's top court Wednesday that it's unconstitutional for a state agency to use eminent domain to get them out.
Sep 24 - By Murray Evans, Associated Press Writer
Arena football isn't dead yet.

Sep 9 - By David B. Caruso, Associated Press Writer
With just months to go until a critical financing deadline, the developer trying to move the New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn unveiled a revamped design for the team's new arena Wednesday.
Aug 18 - By Jeff Latzke, AP Sports Writer
Less than two months before it is to be unveiled to Oklahoma City Thunder players and their fans, the Ford Center's overhauled interior sits waiting like a present ready to be unwrapped.
Jul 2 - By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Writer
An all-star Michael Jackson tribute show? A Jackson family concert, minus Michael? An ABBA reunion?
Jun 26 - By Associated Press
The Detroit Red Wings want a new deal to play at Joe Louis Arena.
Jun 23 - By Jeff Latzke, AP Sports Writer
City officials are reassessing an ongoing $100 million renovation of the arena where the Oklahoma City Thunder play, because a sales tax that was supposed to fund it has brought in less money than expected.
Jun 22 - By Associated Press
The New York developer trying to bring the New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn has gotten approval for a land deal he said was necessary to keep the project on track.
May 28 - By Julie Carr Smyth, AP Statehouse Correspondent
The owners of the money-losing Columbus Blue Jackets want a tax increase on beer, wine and cigarettes to underwrite a county takeover of the arena where they play, defying the will of local voters who repeatedly rejected public financing of the center.
May 28 - By Associated Press
The Columbus Blue Jackets and beer maker Anheuser-Busch are clashing over the wisdom of a proposed tax increase.
May 15 - By Associated Press
Developer Bruce Ratner says he is ready to break ground on a Brooklyn arena for the New Jersey Nets this year after an appeals court struck down a challenge to his Atlantic Yards project.
Apr 28 - By Associated Press
The owner of a minor league football team that offered Michael Vick a contract told a newspaper he didn't know about the publicity stunt and would not have approved it.

Apr 16 - By Justice B. Hill, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
- Wizards coach Ed Tapscott was sitting in a downtown coffee shop last week when a Cavaliers fan recognized him and approached to wish him luck.
Apr 15 - By Associated Press
The home arena of the NHL's Boston Bruins and NBA's Boston Celtics is getting a shorter name.
Mar 16 - By Associated Press
Arena Football players and management have reached agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, paving the way for the league to restart play next year.
Mar 14 - By Jimmy Golen, AP Sports Writer
The Arena Football League and its players reached a collective bargaining agreement that could clear the way for play to resume in 2010.

Aug 18 - By Ken Peters, AP Sports Writer
Former U.S. national team coach Bruce Arena was hired Monday as coach and general manager of David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy, who haven't won a game in more than two months.

Jul 27 - By Associated Press
Matt D'Orazio turned out to be one of the best insurance policies in Arena League history. Brought in as a backup quarterback before the season, he capped off an MVP season by leading the Philadelphia Soul to a championship.

Jul 22 - By Brian Bakst, Associated Press Writer
Construction crews began removing row after row of Xcel Energy Center seats. Forklift drivers slid load after load of electrical equipment off semi trucks. And the arena's manager handed over a ceremonial key to the building.

Nov 5 - By Associated Press
Former U.S. national coach Bruce Arena resigned as New York Red Bulls coach and sporting director Monday, two days after the team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year.

Oct 24 - By David Porter, Associated Press Writer
Bon Jovi won't be alone in the spotlight Thursday when the rock band christens the $380 million Prudential Center, an arena officials hope will give a much-needed lift to this violence-scarred city.
Aug 22 - By Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer
Casino giant Harrah's Entertainment Inc. announced Wednesday that it will partner with AEG, the company that brought David Beckham to the Los Angeles Galaxy, to build a 20,000-seat arena in Las Vegas capable of housing an NBA or NHL team.

Mar 13 - By Associated Press
Young stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jordan Staal have the Penguins on the move in the NHL standings. A new multimillion dollar arena agreement has the team staying in Pittsburgh for the foreseeable future.