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American Royal to Sprint Center = death of NBA/NHL pipedream

Posted on March 20, 2011 by blogger

So, I wake up the other morning and see a column in the Kansas City Star that the American Royal is considering a move from Kemper Arena to Sprint Center. No bull: The Royal could shift to the Sprint Center … Continue reading →

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Kansas City “off the list” of possible NHL relocation cities

Posted on March 11, 2011 by blogger

Remember when I used to write about whether Kansas City would attract an NHL franchise for Sprint Center instead of business owners sabotaging their business so they could start a new one or youth sports parents behaving badly and putting … Continue reading →

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Kansas City as a possible home for the Hornets — Radio talk

Posted on December 12, 2010 by blogger

Not sure if these links are very durable, but I’m going to go ahead and post links to podcasts of interviews with reporters and sportscaster that commented on the potential for an NBA team in Kansas City. I can summarize … Continue reading →

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NBA to buy Hornets — KC a possibility? It’s a long shot

Posted on December 7, 2010 by blogger

It looks like George Shinn (rumored for years to be one of the worst owners in the NBA) is out of $$ and looking to get out from under the New Orleans (formerly Charlotte) Hornets. Whenever an NBA (or NHL) … Continue reading →

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NCAA IceBreaker to KC — attendance goal?

Posted on October 16, 2010 by blogger

Ok, so I know you are saying, “Hey, how well did that NCAA IceBreaker tournament draw in St. Louis a week or so ago? Well, I’m glad you asked. The two games Friday night drew 6,376 & 4,000 Sunday it … Continue reading →

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Good news on Sprint Center — we know from the welt on our noggin

Posted on October 16, 2010 by blogger

Good news story on the Sprint Center in the KC Star this week. AEG is doling out more of the profit sharing from Sprint Center to the city than originally projected. Sprint Center’s operator gives KC $2.1 million under profit-sharing … Continue reading →

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Lack of local owner the problem — KC Star

Posted on May 20, 2010 by blogger

Sam Mellinger from the KC Star pulls back the curtain — there is no local ownership group for an NHL team to relocate to Kansas City, not even our beloved George Brett. More to this post later… Lack of local … Continue reading →

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Team needs to be sold to come to KC — Is NHL motivated to sell ‘yotes?

Posted on May 14, 2010 by blogger

I recently heard Paul McGannon from NHL21 on some sports show from a guy’s garage. I only heard part of it because, well, the Pens-Habs were on and I’ve heard his shtick…over and over and over again…for years. But, I … Continue reading →

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