By Matthew Glendinning The mayor of Paris has sent a letter to IOC president Thomas Bach warning of the “risks” inherent in the recently-signed Olympic sponsorship with the accommodation marketplace Airbnb. Airbnb was unveiled on Monday as a Worldwide Olympic Partner in the exclusive
By J.B. Bird The University of Texas at Austin’s new basketball arena and events center will be named Moody Center in honor of a $130 million grant to UT from the Moody Foundation, which has generously supported universities, libraries, museums and hospitals across Texas for more than
By R.V. Baugus You take the home field advantage. Really, we don’t want it. Take it, please. Strange giveaway, right? Turned out not to be with the scintillating World Series that just concluded with the Washington Nationals downing the Houston Astros, 6-2, to capture the franch
By Meredith Adams Since opening its doors for business in October 1999, the Smoothie King Center quickly established itself as the number one entertainment and sports venue in the region. It has hosted many of the world’s largest concert acts, sporting events, and family shows as well
By Holli Hanson The NBA Portland Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter have undergone some major changes in staffing. Specifically, Amanda Mann has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager of Rose Quarter operations where she oversees all booking, ticket operations, guest e