Audrey LeeAudrey Lee is the Online Managing Editor for Athletic Business magazine. Governing BodiesThe Driving Factors Behind College Football Playoffs' High Ticket PricesThe cheapest tickets for the first-round game set to kick off on Dec. 20 in Notre Dame Stadium range from $824 to $900, and after fans add on the inevitable taxes and fees, that rate increases to over $1,000.December 11, 2024Stadium & ArenaStadium District Joins Green Bay Packers in Calling on City to Restart Lease NegotiationsThe Green Bay Packers initially approached the city to extend the lease beyond 2032, offering to pay a flat rate of $1 million per year, as well as invest $1.5 billion into the stadium without public assistance.December 11, 2024MarketingUniversity of Nebraska Wins Big Ten Blood Drive CompetitionAs the winning school, the University of Nebraska was awarded a trophy and a $1 million check to fund student and community health.December 10, 2024PersonnelHS Basketball Announcers Fired for Derogatory Comments Made on Live BroadcastThe inappropriate comments were derogatory and the announcers have been fired and will be barred from announcing any future school events.December 10, 2024PersonnelPurdue Athletics Proves Dedication to NIL with New Associate AD PositionPurdue University announced the opening of a new position, an associate athletics director – resource management.December 9, 2024Gym & FieldhouseUNLV Board of Regents Approves Student Fee Increase to Fund $25M Indoor FacilityUNLV is currently one of 12 FBS schools without an indoor practice facility like the field house. The new facility will provide a much-needed option for teams to practice indoors.December 6, 2024LegalFired HS Football Coach Failed to Report Student Hazing, AssaultMead (Wa.) High School has fired head football coach Keith Stamps after a lawsuit was filed alleging he did not report hazing, student misconduct and sexual harassment from a summer football camp.December 6, 2024LeadershipOSU AD Bjork Throws Support Behind Bill to Increase Schools' NIL PowerIf passed, House Bill 660 would allow student-athletes to hire agents and attorneys for representation and ban governing bodies like the NCAA from punishing a student based on NIL deals.December 6, 2024LegalLandlord Sues Crux Climbing for Climbing Wall OwnershipThe legal trouble came when the landlord, 3432 Pickle LLC, claimed that the climbing walls inside the gym belonged to the building and not Crux.December 5, 2024BudgetingCity of Philadelphia Preventing Youth Violence with $3M Parks and Rec FundingPhiladelphia Parks and Recreation is getting a $3 million investment from the city in an effort to promote youth development and violence prevention.December 4, 2024Previous PagePage 84 of 105Next PageTop StoriesLegalCity Sues Contractor Over Flaws in Near-Two-Year-Old Family Athletic CenterThe city of Norman, Okla., and the Norman Municipal Authority are suing several contractors involved in the construction of the Young Family Athletic Center.Safety & SecurityTwo Dead, 11 Injured After Pickup Truck Drives Through Youth Soccer Game in KansasMarketingCal Opens Twitch Production Studio to Expand NIL Opportunities for Student-AthletesSafety & SecurityDivision II Football Player Dies Days After In-Game Injury, School Cancels Next GameSponsored ContentThe Bona Sport System®: A Complete Solution for Hardwood Athletic Floors
