AB StaffProgrammingGulf Widens Between FBS Haves, Have-NotsPete Lembo has seen both sides of major college football as the head coach at Ball State and now as an assistant at Maryland. At Ball State in the Mid-American Conference, a simple decision like buying black helmets for the team came with concessions.December 19, 2017LegalGymnast Says Settlement Helped Cover Up Sexual AbuseOlympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney was forced to sign a confidential settlement with the group that trains U.S. Olympic gymnasts to keep allegations that she was sexually abused by team doctor Larry Nassar a secret, according to a lawsuit filed WednesdDecember 19, 2017Outdoor FieldsHow Climate Change is Impacting Olympic PracticeThe athletes' half-hour commute in the Swiss Alps – up two gondolas, then through a tunnel in the world's highest underground train to a glacier at 11,000 feet – served up daily grim reminders that global warming is threatening their line of work.December 19, 2017BudgetingMayor Makes Plea for Minor League Team FundingMayor Donald Grebien made a public plea here to Rhode Island lawmakers Tuesday, asking them to act immediately and approve state funding for a new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium or risk losing the team to Worcester.December 19, 2017Stadium & ArenaBid to Upgrade KeyArena Gets Timely Assist from NHLThe NHL's recent announcement it would accept an expansion application for a future Seattle franchise might have surprised those who hadn't closely followed this city's arena drama.December 19, 2017ProgrammingCollege Football's Early Signing Period, ExplainedStarting Wednesday, college football will introduce its early signing period, a 72-hour window in which athletes can sign national letters of intent.December 19, 2017Stadium & ArenaBoard Plans $10.5M Upgrade for Minor League StadiumSchaumburg village board members Tuesday joined their counterparts on the Schaumburg Park District board in endorsing a four-year, $10.5 million plan to upgrade the nearly 19-year-old baseball stadium the two governments co-own.December 19, 2017Outdoor FieldsCouncil Seeks Donation for 'Smart Park'Naperville City Council members who don't want some club leaders' names on a plaque at a potential "Smart Park" almost held up acceptance of a $200,000 donation to fund the park.December 19, 2017ProgrammingPark District Donates Used Playground EquipmentAbout every 15 years, the Geneva Park District replaces playground equipment to ensure the safety of park patrons and compliance with playground regulations. "Safety is our first priority, and every location is evaluated on an annual basis.December 19, 2017FitnessNew Orangetheory Fitness Location OpensA new fitness studio with locations across the country is making its way to the Randall Road corridor. Orangetheory Fitness opened this month in Algonquin at 1624 S. Randall Road.December 19, 2017Previous PagePage 472 of 1412Next PageTop StoriesFacilitiesDaily Digs: Bally's Announces Plans for A's Stadium, Valley City State's New Athletics Facility, and More!Bally's Corp. announced plans to develop 500,000 square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment offerings, including a 2,500-seat theater for live performances, on land surrounding the $2 billion, 33,000-capacity Athletics baseball stadium.Safety & SecurityBody of Ohio State Student Found Inside Ohio Stadium, Cause of Death Not ReleasedPersonnelHS Coaches Receive Training to Identify, Reduce Bias and Hate in AthleticsSafety & SecuritySome High Schools in Ohio Increase Game Day Security Following Gun Incidents, ViolenceSponsored ContentWhy Sprung's Athletic Facilities Are in a League of Their Own
