This stadium is humongous!” There was a huge‚ round‚ tan stadium in front of my eyes. It said “UNITED CENTER” in big blue letters in the front of the stadium. I sat there staring in awe. When we got out of the car and started to go through security‚ I realized that the stadium was even bigger than I thought. In the security lines‚ tons of people were wearing shiny red and white Bulls jerseys and talking about who they thought would win. Once we got past security‚ we could go inside the stadium. As
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Sports have a changing role in cities; interest groups‚ politicians‚ and owners play a critical role in the promotion of sports and its relationship to cities. There is an economic rationale for sport stadiums as a technique for economic development. A new stadium would generate the kind of excitement‚ spirit‚ and energy that a decaying city needed. Sports can become a cultural and political force‚ a shared social space that reflects and in turn shapes our often conflicting ideas
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To begin with‚ the residents of these predominately minority communities that are being touched the most by gentrification often have assorted views about the impact of a new congregation moving into their neighborhood. Notably‚ dwindling crime rates‚ an upsurge in employment opportunities‚ and a bolstered economy in these neighborhoods represent the progressive ramifications that accompany gentrification. Notwithstanding‚ numerous residents suggest these benefits do not counterbalance the unfavorable
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the turnout to sporting events in NFL and NHL? Data NHL Attendance of National Hockey League games varies depending on the team. The most attended team is the Chicago Blackhawks with an average attendance at home games of 117.6%3 of its stadiums capacity. The second most attended team in their home arena is Detroit Red Wings with an average attendance of 110.4%. The Los Angeles Kings are third with an average of 107.6%. On the other hand‚ the least attended team in the NHL is the Dallas
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It features a retractable roof‚ seating capacity of 63‚000‚ two enormous high definition television screens‚ 137 suites‚ and a grand view of the Indianapolis skyline (Lucas Oil Stadium). So far for the 2010 season‚ the stadium has been filled to an average capacity of 67‚072 (2010 Football Attendance). The playing surface is composed of a synthetic turf‚ which is very much like grass but does not require detailed attention on a daily basis and is
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"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." - Jackie Robinson. Jackie Robinson is one of the most important people to ever live. He has impacted the world tremendously with his actions. With his bravery and determination he has built our world to what it is today. Jackie Robinson was born 1919 in Cairo‚ Georgia. At only six months old his father left his family. He lived with his mother Millie‚ his three brothers‚ and his sister. After his father left the family relocated
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One large difference between the two is what the stadium looks like. An NBA stadium is always indoors with AC and a hardwood floor. In NBA‚ the stadium is much smaller due to only having ten players on the court at a time‚ five per team. In contrast‚ MLB is normally a large outdoor stadium with nine outfielders in a large green and dirt field. The stadiums are much larger and tend to end up being a lot louder. When somebody is watching a NBA game‚
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Benefits of funding a new stadium for the Chargers. COMM/215 October 29‚ 2011 Vince Reardon Benefits of funding a new stadium for the Chargers. For the past few years‚ San Diegans have been faced with the very real possibility that our beloved Chargers National Football League (NFL) team may “bolt” the city for greener pastures in Los Angeles. This is due to the inability of the team and local politicians to agree on a plan to replace archaic Qualcomm stadium‚ current home of the Chargers
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1961 and remained in effect from 1961-1971 until the franchise renamed itself The Texas Rangers in 1972. The team relocated from Washington D.C to Arlington‚ Texas. Turnpike Stadium was the first stadium where the Rangers played. After a few improvements were made‚ the stadium was reopened as Arlington Stadium. The team played their first game on April 15‚ 1972 and lost to the California Angels. They are a part of the Western Division of Major League Baseball’s American League. Attendance
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eighty five of those being regular runs and fifteen being home runs. In his career‚ he had 740 walks‚ and he struck out 291 times. Although he had a lot of walks and good hits‚ his best attribute was running bases. He wasn’t afraid to run on every pitch and chance every throw. He made it into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962‚ which was the first year they allowed African Americans into the Hall of Fame. After Robinson retired‚ he opened up a bank for African Americans. His number “42” was retired
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