Masters Academy's $83M High School Sports Facility Opening Soon
A state-of-the-art facility, compared to IMG Academy of Florida, is set to open in the fall of 2026 in Stow, Massachusetts. Master's Academy International will be a sports-focused, co-ed, boarding and day school open to high school students worldwide.
Founders Chris and Peter Masters have deep experience in youth sports, specifically hockey. Peter has been the Head Coach of and General Manager of the Boston Junior Bruins since the 1990s. Since he took over, he has transformed the program into an elite junior hockey program that has stood out in New England ever since.
Desert Diamond Arena's $42M Renovation
Desert Diamond Arena will officially unveil the results of its $42 million renovation when Chris Stapleton arrives in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday, Aug. 8, for the first of two sold-out performances with Marty Stuart & the Fabulous Superlatives.
And the transformation may just take your breath away.
It feels like walking into an entirely new experience, from the main concourse with its striking paint job — can't go wrong, it seems, with Sherwin Williams Midnight Black — reimagined cocktail lounges and grab-and-go markets, to assorted premium experiences throughout the venue, which is 22 years old but I would definitely want to see some ID.
UL's Stadium Remains on Schedule for Reopening
UL’s August camp is underway, and the season opener is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 against Rice.
And while everyone in the athletic department is excited for the long-awaited opening of Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, deputy director of athletics Trey Frazier said Monday everything is on schedule for the big day.
“As far as preparedness, I think we’re in a really good spot,” Frazier said. “The stadium is coming along well.
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