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Chase Center, in partnership with Accenture, released an economic impact report on Monday estimating that the venue has generated $4.2 billion for the San Francisco economy since opening on Sept. 6, 2019. Chase Center generated $2.9 billion in direct spend, over $1 billion in spend recirculation, and $270 million in intangibles The figure includes over $2.9 billion in direct spend and over $1 billion in spend recirculation. About $270 million accounts for fiscal (tax) contributions and intangibles. Per the arena’s news release, the study was created in celebration of Chase Center’s fifth anniversary. The economic impact report measure activity from…
LAS VEGAS – Brian Ortega admits he hasn’t been perfect. Sometimes, the shortcomings have been outside his control – like when his body shut down prior to UFC 303 in June leading to a fight day cancellation. Ortega (16-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) admits he wasn’t himself during the lead-up and apologized for his behavior. He recounted coming to terms with the sequence of events while watching his scheduled opponent Diego Lopes (25-6 MMA, 4-1 UFC) beat last-minute replacement Dan Ige. “I was laying in bed and watched his fight and was like, ‘Damn. That should’ve been me.’ But then I…
ISCA Hall of Fame Class to be Honored at Eastern States Clinic; Big Names to Be Recognized (Video Tributes) The International Swim Coaches Association (ISCA) will induct three coaches into its Hall of Fame next week. Dick Shoulberg, Sid Cassidy and Jack Bauerle make up the Class of 2024. The induction ceremony will take place as part of the 47th annual Eastern States Clinic in Pennsylvania, which runs Sept. 20-24. Get tickets here. Here is more info on the honorees: Jack Bauerle, ISCA Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Bauerle led the Georgia Bulldogs to six NCAA…
Never been to Italy but with each race I see I want to go more than ever. We have two cat 5 one-day races on tap this week, both kinda climby, by which I mean that sprinters need not apply. First up, near Pisa in Tuscany, a little inland, Pontedera to be exact, the 96th running of the Giro della Toscana Those two climbs. Monte Serra done twice, makes this a climby affair. Last year Sivakov won narrowly over Carapaz (four seconds) with Grosschartner 48 seconds back and Pogacar and Zana 1:28 in arrears. This year, what with the Vuelta…
Bourne Braves outfielder Ethan Conrad (Photo by Shannen Hardy/CCBL) Summer Baseball Patrick Ebert – September 11, 2024 >> Subscribe Today to get premium content and NO ads>> Top 25 Cape Cod League Position Players | More Summer CoverageFor college baseball fans and prospect followers alike, it’s time to get to know Wake Forest outfielder Ethan Conrad. After two impressive seasons at Marist – he collectively slashed .359/.425/.587 during his freshman and sophomore years with the Red Foxes – Conrad has opted to transfer to Wake Forest. He made that decision at the beginning of the summer, even before the start of…
Liverpool and Chelsea are eyeing a move for highly rated Sunderland youngster Chris Rigg according to reports. Sunderland have had a brilliant start to the season and currently sit top of the Championship with four wins out of four.The Black Cats managed to keep hold of Jobe Bellingham this summer despite interest from the Premier League, but their fine start to the season has seen another young talent attract interest.Chelsea and Liverpool eye Rigg moveRigg, who came through the academy at Sunderland is under contract with his boyhood club until 2027.The 17-year-old is an England under-18 international and has appeared in…
English rugby’s governing body are set to let go of more than 40 staff membersRFU chief executive Bill Sweeney chaired a meeting to discuss plans on MondayThose in organisational roles non-specific to rugby are most under threatBy Alex Bywater Published: 14:42 EDT, 9 September 2024 | Updated: 15:04 EDT, 9 September 2024 The RFU will make 42 of its employees redundant as English rugby’s governing body undertakes a significant restructuring.All members of the organisation were informed of the plans in a meeting on Monday which was chaired by RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney.The redundancies will not impact the national set-ups…
As the post-Andy Murray era begins, the British squad for the men’s team event has a fresh look and new impetus.Former world top-10 player Cameron Norrie is also missing through injury and that has resulted in Harris – joined as a rookie in Smith’s squad by Wimbledon doubles champion Henry Patten – being rewarded for his stunning rise over the past 18 months.Harris’ journey to the cusp of the world’s top 100 has been long and arduous.Driving around Europe to play in lower-tier events, and sleeping in his van while parked in McDonald’s car parks, stood as testament to his…
Unbeaten Doncaster fighter Josh Padley speaks with Harvey Hudson ahead of his fight with Mark Chamberlain. The bout holds significance as it opens the bill for Riyadh Season’s first event held on British soil. JOSH Padley sees his fight with Mark Chamberlain as the opportunity of a lifetime, having come up from the small hall circuit with no major promotional backing. “This is what you almost dream of and this is obviously every boxer’s end goal, to get to this stage,” Padley explains as he reflects on the jump from fighting at Elland Road’s banquet hall to Wembley Stadium. “It…
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 11, 2024, 01:17 PM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaJon Rahm said he intends to play in three DP World Tour events by the end of the season to remain eligible for next year’s Ryder Cup.Rahm isn’t sure, however, whether the DP World Tour will allow him to compete in those tournaments because he’s refusing to pay fines levied against him for playing in the LIV Golf League without a conflicting-event release.Rahm entered the Spanish Open on Sept. 26-29 and said his representatives are…