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[31 Aug 2010 | No Comment | ]
Wolfley’s Neighborhood Grill to Open Sept. 7

Known for his work ethic, intensity and good nature as a four-time NFL Pro Bowl selection, retired Arizona Cardinals player Ron Wolfley and his business partners are proud to announce the Grand Opening of Wolfley’s Neighborhood Grill, scheduled for September 7, 2010.

ASU, Sports Business »

[28 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]
ASU Extends Deal with KDUS

Full coverage of Arizona State University women’s basketball and baseball will remain on KDUS (The Fan AM 1060) for the next three years, according to officials with ASU Athletics and ISP Sports, the multimedia rights holder for Sun Devil Athletics.

Coyotes, Sports Business »

[6 May 2010 | No Comment | ]
ESPN: Reinsdorf Out, Ice Edge Back In. Coyotes Future Murky Again

The bid by Chicago businessman and part-time Valley resident Jerry Reinsdorf to buy the Phoenix Coyotes is dead and the city of Glendale has returned to the previously shunned Ice Edge Holdings group in a last-minute bid to keep the team in Phoenix, sources close to the deal told ESPN.

Sports Business »

[6 May 2010 | No Comment | ]
Insight Bowl Moving to ESPN

ESPN has reached a multiyear agreement with the Valley of the Sun Bowl Foundation for exclusive multimedia rights to the Insight Bowl played at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. As part of the agreement, the post-season college football bowl game will be televised on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU and can be simulcast on ESPN3.com and ESPN Mobile TV through the 2015 season. ESPN previously televised the Insight Bowl from 1992 to 2005.

Sports Business, Suns »

[5 May 2010 | One Comment | ]
Lifelock Signs Grant Hill as Spokesperson

LifeLock, Inc., the industry leader in proactive identity theft protection, announced today a strategic partnership with Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill.

Sports Business »

[18 Apr 2010 | No Comment | ]
Camelback Ranch-Glendale Enjoyed Spring Attendance Boom

Camelback Ranch-Glendale posted numerous Top 10 single-game attendance figures during its second season of Cactus League baseball.

Misc, Sports Business »

[18 Apr 2010 | No Comment | ]
What’s in a Name? Arizona Rattlers Return

The Arizona Rattlers face many challenges upon its return after a one-year hiatus.

Coyotes, Sports Business »

[13 Apr 2010 | No Comment | ]
Glendale Selects Reinsdorf Group as Potential Coyotes Owner

During a council meeting Tuesday night, the Glendale City Council authorized City Manager Ed Beasley to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Glendale Hockey, LLC, a group led by Jerry Reinsdorf.

Sports Business, Suns »

[1 Apr 2010 | No Comment | ]
Suns, Mavericks to Play 2010 Outdoor Preseason NBA Game

The NBA returns outdoors when the Phoenix Suns play host to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, October 9 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, CA. Tip-off is still to be determined. The preseason matchup will be televised nationally, exclusively on TNT.

Sports Business »

[28 Mar 2010 | One Comment | ]
WrestleMania 26 Sets Stadium Attendance Record

World Wrestling Entertainment made history Sunday night at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ, as WrestleMania XXVI grossed $5.8 million, becoming the highest grossing and attended entertainment event ever held at the stadium.