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The Florida Supreme Court ruled that the opponents had filed the wrong type of petition to challenge the compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration. The decision was the latest setback for West Flagler Associates and Bonita-Fort Myers Corporation, which operate racetracks and poker rooms in Florida.
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2 years ago Read more at NBC 6 South Florida

The Phillies announced Thursday morning that the team will be partnering with Comcast Spectacor for the planned development project in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Phase 1 the $2.5 billion overhaul was announced last month and proposed plans for Phase 2 accompanied the announcement from the Phillies. The concept envisions another hotel, residential units, more retail, restaurants, office space and significant green space.
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2 years ago Read more at WHYY

The men’s NCAA tournament is finally underway, but the future of March Madness is the topic that has dominated discussion among many coaches, of bluebloods and underdogs alike. That’s the question that’s been top of mind this week after various reports of ideas to grow the field and public comments were made on the matter. Kentucky coach John Calipari hopes the 68-team bracket stays in place.
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2 years ago Read more at Front Office Sports

Sports betting became legal in the commonwealth a few months ago. Kentucky and Oakland are expected to tip off just after 7:00 on Thursday evening. If you have gambling issues, you can call 1-800-gambler.
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2 years ago Read more at WSAZ

The Phillies will partner with Comcast Spectacor for Sports Complex development. Phase 1 of the development project will involve lots located between Pattison Avenue and the Wells Fargo Center. This phase will include a new, mid-sized concert venue, hotel, retail shops and an outdoor plaza.
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2 years ago Read more at WPVI-TV

Phase two will involve additional development around the Wells Fargo Center. The concept for this phase envisions another hotel, residential units, more retail, restaurants, office space and significant green space. It also includes a dedicated “Phillies Plaza” adjacent to Citizens Bank Park.
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2 years ago Read more at MLB.com

Opponents of online sports betting lose their latest fight against a Seminole Tribe agreement. The Florida Supreme Court ruled that the opponents had filed the wrong type of petition to challenge the compact. They are challenging the compact in federal court and have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to take up their case.
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2 years ago Read more at ABC News

The New Hampshire State House of Representatives today voted 189-182 to advance HB 1205, a bill that would exclude transgender students from participating in school sports teams. The bill now moves onto the State Senate. LGBTQ+ rights, public education, and child welfare advocates gave the following statements: “Today, the so-called ‘Live Free or Die’ State chose to exclude Transgender girls from participating on girls sports teams, cruelly taking away opportunities to learn teamwork.
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2 years ago Read more at GLAD

Chris Johnson has been named to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The Titans drafted Johnson in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft out of East Carolina University. In 2009, Johnson ran for 2,006 yards with the Titans while setting a single-season NFL record.
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2 years ago Read more at Tennessee Titans

The Florida Supreme Court tossed out a challenge to Florida’s gaming compact on Thursday. The petition asked justices to invalidate the 2021 gaming agreement between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, claiming it illegally expands gambling in the state. In return, the tribe agreed to pay the state at least $2.5 billion over the first five years of the deal.
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2 years ago Read more at Tampa Bay Times