VIDEO: Sen. Blumenthal “Especially Proud” of MVP Award from Sports Fans Coalition
We are very grateful to Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) for his efforts so far on sports blackouts. After he received his MVP award from Sports Fans Coalition last week, he made a video from his office (notice the SportsFans.org foam finger in the background) and said: “I’m going to use my voice, and my vote, [...]
RECAP: Sports Fans Coalition’s Spring Kickoff
On May 15, Sports Fans Coalition held its first annual Spring Kickoff and honored several “Most Valuable Policymakers” for their support of fans and fans’ rights. Over 200 people showed up for beer, barbecue and some words from the honorees. It was truly a great night. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) Sen. Blumenthal has a long [...]
MUST READ: Minnesota Vikings Get Their Stadium, But Fans Still Subjected to Blackout Rule
Yahoo Sports columnist Dan Wetzel is best known for being the America’s foremost critic of the BCS. But in his latest column, he tackles the NFL’s blackout rule, Minnesota’s new stadium for the Vikings, and how the two were (far too) briefly intertwined. And, as usual, he does so beautifully. You can read the column [...]
Still No Public Accountability in BCS-Playoff Process
It is very troubling that the future of college football’s postseason, which in turn affects entire athletic departments, which in turn affect entire public universities, is being determined by 11 conference commissioners and the BCS’ executive director, none of whom are public employees. There have been no public representatives in the meetings that have taken [...]
New Vikings Stadium Finally a Go — Time Will Tell at What Cost
The Minnesota Vikings have received their massive public subsidy for a new stadium. The Minnesota legislature passed stadium legislation and all that’s left is for Gov. Mark Dayton to sign the bill, which he will likely do. According to the AP: The deal guarantees the Vikings’ future in Minnesota for three decades. The team would [...]
WOW! Minnesota Senate Passes Amendment Banning Blackouts in New Stadium!
The Minnesota Senate overwhelmingly passed an amendment to Vikings stadium legislation that would ban blackouts in the new stadium. We’re just learning of the news and will tell you more about it when know more but this is a big victory for Vikings fans. Sports Fans Coalition called for such an amendment two weeks ago [...]
Minnesota House Passes Vikings Stadium Bill But Ups Vikings Share by $105 Million
Yesterday, the Minnesota House passed legislation to fund a new stadium for the Vikings, but increased the share the Vikings would have to pay by $105 million. Of course, the Vikings and the NFL aren’t happy about the amendment increasing the Vikings share. Still, the stadium bill lives to fight another day and now a [...]
Viking Stadium Votes Set for Today
The long saga of the Minnesota Vikings quest for public financing of a new stadium could reach a climax today, with votes set in the Minneapolis House and Senate on stadium proposal. That proposal calls for the state to kick in $400 million and the city of Minneapolis to spend $150 million. The Vikings would [...]
Absolute MUST READ: How Sonics Owner’s Failed Quest for Luxury Seating Cost Seattle Its Team
The good folks at Deadspin have another must read post up today. A former employee of the late Seattle Supersonics explains how former owner Howard Schultz’s cheapness and demands for luxury seating cost Seattle its beloved franchise. The whole thing is a great read, but the following passage from Jeremy Repanich’s post is particularly important. [...]
Vote on Minnesota Stadium Bill Scheduled for Monday
Stay tuned… Here’s more on the latest developments: Vikings Stadium Plan Will Get Monday Vote And if you need a refresher on what’s happened up until now, click here.
© 2010 National Sports Fan Coalition. All rights reserved. Download SFC Bylaws (PDF).
Save Next Season Petition Terms and Conditions
All information you provide on this petition signing form will be public on the petition signatures page, except your email address, which will remain private. You may receive updates on this issue and other issues from Sports Fans Coalition though you're always welcome to unsubscribe anytime. Your email is always safe with us.