Michael GaioMichael Gaio is the former director of marketing at AB Media. MarketingNike's LED Basketball Court a Sight to BeholdNike is known for designing futuristic shoes, clothes and now, basketball courts.August 19, 2014Stadium & ArenaPhotos: Ohio College Adds Red Turf to Baseball FieldColored synthetic turf fields at athletic facilities are nothing new. From Boise State's famed "smurf turf" blue to gray to black, we've seen fields in several colors other than green. But it's not everyday we see a baseball field go the colored turf route.Coming along nicely. #soon pic.twitter.com/BqTj0mcDK6August 15, 2014Stadium & ArenaMississippi State Wows With Plans for Baseball StadiumMississippi State is raising the bar when it comes to college baseball facilities. The school unveiled a $40 million plan for Dudy Noble Field on Tuesday that "aims to remake the Bulldogs’ home ballpark into the finest in college baseball." Looking at the renderings, and the fly-through video below, it's clear that goal isn't just hyperbole.The new Dudy Noble. Wow. Just wow. I'm speechless. All due respect to Burke Masters, but a GRAND SLAM for @stricklinMSU & staff. #HailStateAugust 13, 2014Stadium & ArenaDetroit Arena Forced to Improve Disability AccessThe Detroit Red Wings may soon have a new home, but in the meantime, some upgrades are in order for their current one.August 8, 2014Stadium & ArenaUSC to Offer 'Toes-on-the-Turf' Premium SeatingThe latest trend coming to football stadiums is "toes-on-the-turf" experiences. Aside from strapping on a helmet and making a tackle, seating arrangements that allow fans to watch the game while standing on the playing surface are bringing them as close to the action as possible.August 7, 2014Stadium & ArenaPlayers: Kick Synthetic Turf Out of '15 Women's World CupNo senior men's or women's World Cup has ever been played on synthetic turf, and a group of top international women's players would like to keep in that way.August 6, 2014MarketingIowa's Free-Tuition Student Ticket Promo Goes AwryAttracting students to college football games is a challenge for schools across the country. As AB reported last year, even the Alabamas of the world are having a tough time drawing students away from the tailgating scene and into the stadium. Last week, the University of Iowa launched a promotion to solve this problem.August 4, 2014Safety & SecurityPoll: Security Screening at Prep and College GamesMore and more schools are following the lead of professional sports teams and investing in entrance screening technology. We want your opinion on the subject for an upcoming feature in Athletic Business.August 4, 2014Media & TechnologyVideo: Guardian 8 Pro V2 Product Demo (Sponsored)Perfect for protecting your athletic facilities, the Guardian 8 Pro V2 is an enhanced non-lethal tool designed to deliver layered defense and incident recording to all security professionals. Join Nick Sundberg of the Washington Redskins as he learns how to use the device in this short video.July 31, 2014Stadium & ArenaUCLA's Pauley Pavilion Flooded by Broken Water MainUCLA's Pauley Pavilion suffered major flooding on Tuesday after a nearby water main broke sending millions of gallons of water pouring in to the school's campus.Pauley Pavilion was renovated a couple years ago. Look at it right now. Court likely ruined. pic.twitter.com/mJuEUzDLXYJuly 30, 2014Previous PagePage 12 of 26Next PageTop StoriesNewsletter OnlyWWYT: Readers Sound Off on High School Hazing, Gun Violence, and More!Each week AB Today readers have the opportunity to share their opinions on the week's most engaging stories through polls.PersonnelHockey Coach Placed on Leave as ASU Continues Review of Near-Fatal PracticeSafety & SecurityMan Wearing Stolen Team Jersey Emerges From Woods to Attack HS Cross-Country Runner Mid-MeetLegalJV Football Team Suspended, Seven Charged With Assault in Locker Room Bullying IncidentSponsored ContentHow One Mayor’s Vision - and a New Business Model - Made Russellville’s Parks Transformation Possible
