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LA Dodgers

Report: Dodger Stadium Concessions Among Baseball's Worst

Dodger Stadium named most Instagrammed in MLB

Dodger Stadium concessions ranked 4th worst in MLB [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Highlights of Oakland A's 2024 schedule: potential final season in the East Bay will be emotional, but will the fans come to say goodbye?

The 56th season of Oakland A's baseball in Oakland this year is surrounded by uncertainty regarding the team's future in the city.

Attendance at A's games may be affected by fans' conflicting emotions about the team's potential relocation to Las Vegas. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

National Basketball Association

LA Dodgers

Column: How Shohei Ohtani could make the Dodgers the last MLB team to draw 4 million

The Los Angeles Dodgers could reach 4 million in attendance for the first time in franchise history with the addition of Shohei Ohtani.

The Dodgers are the only team in MLB and the only major sports team in any sport that could attract 4 million fans in a season. [ more ]

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The Athletic

3 days ago

FC Barcelona

Real Madrid's 'dystopian' dominance - Barcelona and La Liga rivals are way behind

Low attendance and subdued atmosphere at Barcelona's game despite Xavi's coaching confirmation and need for a win to delay Real Madrid's title triumph. [ more ]

ESPN.com

3 weeks ago

NBA records 872 sellouts; attendance up 1.4%

NBA attendance increased by 1.4% this season, setting multiple records for ticket sales and sellouts. [ more ]

ESPN.com

National Basketball Association

'It's all the buzz': Sights and sounds from the NBA's first in-season semis

The NBA's in-season tournament aims to inject excitement into the sports calendar dominated by football.

The attendance for the first game of the tournament between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks was relatively low but improved as the game progressed. [ more ]

Newsday

New York Mets

Mets' empty seats at Citi Field leave empty feeling at start of season

Low attendance at a Mets game reflects fan dissatisfaction with the team's performance and roster quality.

Owner Steve Cohen aims to enhance fan experience at Citi Field through innovations despite team challenges. [ more ]

New York Post

New York Mets

Sean Reid-Foley strikes out side in Mets' win over Yankees

Sean Reid-Foley impresses by striking out the side in the sixth inning.

Phil Bickford faces challenges in the fifth inning allowing three runs on four hits. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Cooley achieves 'special' NHL dream in Sharks debut vs. Blackhawks

Sharks fanbase needs re-energizing

Struggle to make playoffs affects ticket sales [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Sharks set new season-low in attendance for game vs. Dallas Stars

Low attendance at San Jose Sharks game

Impact of low ticket sales on Sharks' standings [ more ]

Marin Independent Journal

Enthusiastic crowds took in AHL's all-star festivities. Why aren't they at more Barracuda games?

The San Jose Barracuda, the AHL affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, has struggled to attract large crowds to their home games at the Tech CU Arena.

Average attendance for Barracuda home games this season is an AHL-low of 1,867, down from an average of 2,169 last season. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Sharks' third-period lead quickly disappears before sparse SAP Center crowd

The San Jose Sharks lost to the Florida Panthers 5-3 after giving up a one-goal lead in a short span of time.

The Sharks have struggled in the third period all season, being outscored 66-18.

The attendance for the Sharks' game was significantly lower than announced. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

UCLA is putting students directly behind opposing teams at the Rose Bowl

UCLA students will be placed in the front rows behind the visiting team at the Rose Bowl to enhance the team's home-field advantage.

The reconfiguration is part of a plan to revive excitement in Bruins football after low attendance numbers in recent years. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Cough? Sore throat? More schools suggest mildly sick kids attend anyway

Confusing guidelines on when to keep children home from school have contributed to chronic absences

Advocates are encouraging kids to come to class even with minor illnesses [ more ]

New York Post

Students at California school struggling after $250K in federal funds spent on 'Woke Kindergarten' program

Glassbrook Elementary spent $250,000 in federal funds on a program called 'Woke Kindergarten', but students' math and reading scores reportedly worsened.

The school hired 'Woke Kindergarten' to boost attendance rather than improve test scores, according to the superintendent. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Restoring fractured' contract between parents and schools likely to take years

Restoring the fractured social contract between families and schools could take years

Parents are increasingly willing to challenge schools on their policies and rules

Far too many children are missing school far too often, impacting their progress and outcomes. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Social contract between schools and parents fractured', watchdog warns

Worsening pupil behaviour and high absences suggest a fractured social contract between parents and schools.

Schools are noticing more pupil absences on Mondays and Fridays.

Teachers are dealing with more disruptive behaviour from students. [ more ]

IndieWire

Independent films

Unless You're an Independent Film, Super Bowl Weekend at the Box Office Is Beyond Terrible

Positive box office results for some specialized films

Overall box office numbers during Super Bowl weekend are historically low [ more ]

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Liverpool FC

Liverpool set new attendance record how Anfield compares to Reds' Premier League rivals

Liverpool set a new attendance record at Anfield with 59,896 fans for their Premier League game against Burnley.

The opening of the new upper tier of the Anfield Road stand contributed to the record-breaking attendance. [ more ]

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Liverpool FC

Liverpool receive big supportive and financial boost ahead of Burnley clash

Liverpool plans to have 60,000 fans inside Anfield for their match against Burnley.

This would break the record for the biggest attendance at Anfield for a league game since 1949. [ more ]

Steelers Depot

NYC politics

New York Governor Declares State Of Emergency With Snowstorm Expected This Weekend

Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency in Western New York due to an expected snowstorm during Sunday's Steelers-Bills game.

The NFL is monitoring the weather but it is unlikely that the game will be moved.

The extreme weather conditions could result in lower attendance, but Steelers are embracing the bad weather and adjusting their gameplan. [ more ]

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New England Patriots

Plenty of empty seats at Gillette Stadium for Patriots-Chargers

The New England Patriots' home game against the Los Angeles Chargers had plenty of empty seats.

Disappointing performances from both teams and unfavorable weather conditions contributed to the lack of attendance. [ more ]

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