Colorado State's new on-campus football stadium is the right idea - Rocky Mountain Collegian

Rocky Mountain CollegianColorado State's new on-campus football stadium is the right ideaRocky Mountain CollegianThe answer is a new football stadium, and not only a new stadium, but an on-campus stadium. CSU President Tony Frank and new Athletic Director Jack Graham believe this will help. Whether you'd like to believe it or not, our athletic program is the only ...and more »

History of disasters at football stadiums - RTE.ie

Globe and MailHistory of disasters at football stadiumsRTE.ieThe death of 74 people in violence at a football match in the northern Egyptian city of Port Said on Wednesday is the latest in a long line of stadium tragedies. The death of 74 people in violence at a football match in the northern Egyptian city of ...Egypt rioting depressingly familiar for footballSI.comEgypt rioting depressingly familiar for soccerFox Newsall 6,098 news articles »

Rugby-Tokyo stadium set for billion dollar facelift - Reuters

Rugby-Tokyo stadium set for billion dollar faceliftReuters"We are in talks with the stadium owners and Tokyo government about it being the venue for both the World Cup and the Olympics," Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) chairman Tatsuzo Yabe told Reuters. "It will have seating for 80000 to 100000.and more »

The Puzzle of Two Footballs - New York Times

New York TimesThe Puzzle of Two FootballsNew York TimesSure, an NFL game is staged every year at London's Wembley Stadium, and teams like Manchester United draw crowds in the United States. But an ocean of incomprehension separates the sports. Much as I love America, my love does not extend to its football ...and more »

Fan Coaching wins award - UEFA.com

UEFA.comFan Coaching wins awardUEFA.comFan Coaching, a non-profit organisation based in the city of Liege, joins a distinguished list of former winners, recognised for making a special contribution to restoring a positive atmosphere around football stadiums. The award emphasises true ...

Football lobbies blitz the Hill - Politico

PoliticoFootball lobbies blitz the HillPoliticoThe Super Bowl isn't the only football contest that's been preoccupying Washington these days. Through hearings, legislation and caucuses, Congress in the past year has tackled numerous issues germane to the game, including player labor, concussions, ...Super Bowl 2012: Why Big Game Should Return to Indianapolis in Near FutureBleacher ReportRick Snider: This has become clear: Nothing locks out fansWashington ExaminerRecommended: Companies that have wasted the most on Super Bowl advertisingmsnbc.comall 1,656 news articles »

Houston Students Approve Fee Increase To Fund New Football Stadium, Renovate ... - SB Nation

Houston Students Approve Fee Increase To Fund New Football Stadium, Renovate ...SB NationCombine that amount with the student fee increases which will raise approximately $3 million per year and it will now allow construction for the football stadium to begin at the end of the 2012 season. The football stadium is going to seat 40000 fans ...and more »

Hope for the homeless? Football stadiums! - Palm Beach Post

NBCSports.comHope for the homeless? Football stadiums!Palm Beach Postby Dara Kam | January 20th, 2012 Converting football and baseball stadiums into homeless shelters might seem like a strange idea, but Florida law apparently already includes such a provision. State law now requires that any professional sports facility ...Fla.: Pro teams could be forced to return millionsCBS NewsFlorida Law Requires Stadiums to Shelter Homeless On Off Nights, Not A Single ...Deadspinall 77 news articles »

Super Bowl in Atlanta? Hefty price tag for open-air stadium - WXIA-TV

Super Bowl in Atlanta? Hefty price tag for open-air stadiumWXIA-TVThe Georgia World Congress Center Authority has been quietly advancing the cause of a new football stadium at the state capitol. To do so, the GWCCA will need help from lawmakers. To help maintain friendly relations with lawmakers, ...and more »

Touchdown! Top 5 cheapest football stadiums

5 cheapest football stadiums Slide 1 of 6As most football fans can attest, the NFL is an investment from just about any perspective. There's the emotional investment of watching your team once a week on ...

Major Football Stadium Disasters

A list of fatal disasters at football stadiums around the world. -- -- -- April 5, 1902 -- Glasgow, Scotland; 25 killed and 517 injured when the West Stand at Ibrox Park collapses during an international between England and Scotland. The game ends in a 1-1 draw but is later stricken from official records.

Belgium's Fan Coaching wins Supporters Award

The UEFA-backed European Football Supporters Award for 2011 has gone to the Liege-based organisation Fan Coaching for its special contribution to encouraging harmony at stadiums.

North East News: Terror tests for Olympics at football stadiums

OLYMPIC chiefs have continued their programme of security tests at football grounds with Scotland becoming the latest to follow in Newcastle’s footsteps.

Egypt rioting depressingly familiar for football

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The riots that killed 74 people in Egypt were sickeningly familiar for football: fans storming the pitch, fighting and being stampeded to death are scenes that have replayed over and over at stadiums around the world. This time, however, there also were some important differences from previous disasters.

Florida’s football stadiums fail to comply with important public law

The pursuit of public funds for football stadiums carries with it certain obligations that wouldn’t apply if football teams would simply build their own buildings. In Florida, the powers-that-be previously passed a law requiring venues that receive public funds to discharge an important public duty: provide shelter to the homeless when the buildings are otherwise…

UEFA works with FIGC at security seminar

UEFA has attended an Italian Football Federation (FIGC) seminar on safety and security in football stadiums, giving valuable input on what is a priority topic for the European governing body.

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Last week, a delegation from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) toured the venues outside London that will play host to the London 2012 Olympic football tournament.

Hope for the homeless? Football stadiums!

Converting football and baseball stadiums into homeless shelters might seem like a strange idea, but Florida law apparently already includes such a provision. State law now requires that any professional sports facility built with state money must be used as a homeless shelter except when the facility is being used for a specific event or [...]

#nfl Monday roundup: Unused WiFi costs millions, side-by-side stadiums, a very crowded house: City new... http://t.co/o9KdauRt #football

#nfl Monday roundup: Unused WiFi costs millions, side-by-side stadiums, a very crowded house: City new... http://t.co/o9KdauRt #football

RT @spain: For Football Lovers RT@ estadios_Spain Detailed histories of over 200 Spanish stadiums with thousands of rare photos. http://t.co/mmw3kk8M

RT @spain: For Football Lovers RT@ estadios_Spain Detailed histories of over 200 Spanish stadiums with thousands of rare photos. http://t.co/mmw3kk8M

All I brought to the Super Bowl party was a box of cookies and a minimal knowledge of football. Stadiums made of meat: http://t.co/5vOSICsQ

All I brought to the Super Bowl party was a box of cookies and a minimal knowledge of football. Stadiums made of meat: http://t.co/5vOSICsQ

RT @ZBH93: @ideasforafrica is China helping or hindering economic development? New infrastructure = great But football stadiums? http:// ...

RT @ZBH93: @ideasforafrica is China helping or hindering economic development? New infrastructure = great But football stadiums? http:// ...

RT @ZBH93: @ideasforafrica is China helping or hindering economic development? New infrastructure = great But football stadiums? http://t.co/JrY4NzaK

RT @ZBH93: @ideasforafrica is China helping or hindering economic development? New infrastructure = great But football stadiums? http://t.co/JrY4NzaK

spain: For Football Lovers RT@ estadios_Spain Detailed histories of over 200 Spanish stadiums with thousands of ... http://t.co/Cp68RcNE

spain: For Football Lovers RT@ estadios_Spain Detailed histories of over 200 Spanish stadiums with thousands of ... http://t.co/Cp68RcNE

Is there still a problem regarding racism in UK football stadiums?

Is there still a problem regarding racism in UK football stadiums?

RT @spain: For Football Lovers RT@ estadios_Spain Detailed histories of over 200 Spanish stadiums with thousands of rare photos. http://t.co/mmw3kk8M

RT @spain: For Football Lovers RT@ estadios_Spain Detailed histories of over 200 Spanish stadiums with thousands of rare photos. http://t.co/mmw3kk8M

RT @spain: For Football Lovers RT@ estadios_Spain Detailed histories of over 200 Spanish stadiums with thousands ... http://t.co/fyOekeW0

RT @spain: For Football Lovers RT@ estadios_Spain Detailed histories of over 200 Spanish stadiums with thousands ... http://t.co/fyOekeW0