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Oakland A’s news: Mayor’s office: A’s “won’t be missed”

Happy Friday, Athletics Nation! Mick Akers at the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on statements made to the paper this week by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s chief of staff, Leigh Hanson. The Review-Journal inquired on whether or not any discussions have taken place between the city and the A’s on extending the lease at the Coliseum. […]

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City Council

Lease of Riverside Recreational Sports Complex back on Sioux City Council’s agenda | #citycouncil

SIOUX CITY — City staff is recommending that the Sioux City Council award a lease agreement to the Hesse Foundation for the rental of Riverside Recreational Sports Complex, since the nonprofit currently has higher registration numbers than Westside Little League and would need to utilize a greater number of fields.  According to city documents, on […]

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Arkansas

Auburn targeted Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek before hiring Mississippi State’s John Cohen

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Auburn University offered Hunter Yurachek $2 million to fill its vacant athletic director position, but the University of Arkansas seems to have succeeded in keeping him with a raise and another contract extension. University of Arkansas System spokesman Nate Hinkel said Monday that he could not confirm the details of the offer […]

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Mayor

Mayor Schaaf delivers her final Oakland State of the City address

Mayor Schaaf delivers her final Oakland State of the City address Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf delivered her final State of the City address on Wednesday. The mayor looked back on her eight years in office, what the city achieved and where it can still improve. She also said she didn’t want to take credit herself […]

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Arkansas

Cohoon, Lewis To Be Honored As Difference Makers

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. –This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the ground-breaking legislation that ensured equal opportunities for women in sports. University of Arkansas Directors of Women’s Athletics Ruth Cohoon and Bev Lewis each had front row seats and, in fact, starring roles guiding the changes that would take place in Razorback athletics over […]

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Arkansas

Razorback Athletics partners with RevelXP to elevate fan tailgating experiences on game day

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas announced today a partnership with RevelXP, the revolutionary fan experience and hospitality company for sports and entertainment brands, to provide game day tailgating and hospitality services beginning with the 2022 Razorback football season. “For our fans, there is nothing quite like the full Razorback Football game day experience,” […]

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Arkansas

Clay Henry joins Hogs+ | Arkansas Razorbacks

As revealed on this morning’s episode of the Razorback Daily podcast, legendary sportswriter Clay Henry has joined Hogs+ – the Razorbacks’ Official Content Network – as a Senior Contributor. His debut column, From the Top of the Hill, is available now for free by clicking here. “I know people think I retired, and I did, […]

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