Last night, Brady House hit one of the more impressive home runs I have seen at Nationals Park. In the third inning, House absolutely unloaded on a 99 MPH fastball from Eury Perez. He sent it on to the concourse an estimated 474 feet, well at least at first. It was a perfect swing and an absolutely **** anic blast.
There have been plenty of ups and downs in Brady House's first 145 games as a big leaguer. However, swings like that are what keeps fans dreaming. House has not had the same sort of rapid improvement that we have seen from some hitters, but he has certainly improved. His chase rate is down 3%, his barrel rate is up over 8% and his walk rate is up over 4%.
These are all important steps in the right direction for a talented but raw hitter. A big reason for these improvements is House having a more defined plan of attack during at bats and before games. After the game, House talked about going into his cage sessions with more of a purpose instead of just swinging to get reps.
Blake Butera said that he expects to see more power from House as he develops that approach. As we saw last night, raw power is not the problem here. House hits the ball hard consistently, and can hit some absolute moon shots. He has all the raw tools to hit 30 homers, he just needs more refinement. Since he has come back from the minors, he has taken steps in the right direction in that regard.
Speaking of that moon shot, the distance of the homer became a source of slight controversy. At first, the distance was shown as 474 feet, which would be tied for the longest home run by a big leaguer all year. However, that total was changed to 445 feet later on. Interestingly, Heriberto Hernandez also hit a homer 445 feet in the 8th inning. At least to the naked eye, House's looked like it went significantly further.

#however

NFL stadiums are more than places where football games are played. The best ones become part of the identity of their teams and cities. Some have huge crowds, great views and modern facilities. Others stand out because of history, tradition, tailgating or the feeling inside the building.
The 2026 season brings another major change to that landscape. The Buffalo Bills have moved across the street into a brand-new Highmark Stadium. The new building has a fixed capacity of 60,108, making it the NFL's smallest stadium. Standing-room areas can add about 6,000 more fans. Its roof covers most of the crowd, while the grass field, open concourses and player facilities mark a major upgrade from the old stadium.
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Highmark Stadium is exempt because it is still settling into its new home. It will likely be one of the best once fans have had more time to experience it during a full season.
So, that leaves 29 regularly used NFL stadiums, considering the New York Giants and Jets share MetLife Stadium and the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers co-habit SoFi Stadium. Let's get a deep dive on every NFL stadium.

#stadium #stadiums #games #major

Louisville men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey had an eventful evening Friday, Aug. 28, at Louisville Slugger Field.
Bobbleheads of the Cardinals head coach were handed out as fans entered the concourse, and he then made his way to the field where he would throw out the first pitch ahead of the Louisville Bats' game against the Gwinnett Stripers. Kelsey, a lifelong Reds fan, was able to meet former Cincinnati center fielder Eric Davis, which he deemed "unbelievable."
Prior to making his way to the mound, Kelsey practiced his pitch with Bats third base coach Vince Harrison, who wore a Kentucky T-shirt as he played catch with the UofL head coach. Harrison, who played football and baseball for the Wildcats, made sure to let Kelsey know he scored the first-ever touchdown at Louisville's L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.
"We thought it would be funny," Kelsey said. "He asked me if he could catch me in the school down the street's shirt, and I said, 'Hey, what the heck?'"
Following practice, to which he brought a glove, Kelsey stepped up on the ******* p and threw a pitch across home plate.

#harrison

ORCHARD PARK, NY — For the first time in six years, an NFL team will move into a new football palace, the 2026 Buffalo Bills set to cross the street and officially open their new Highmark Stadium to kick off Week 2 of the regular season.
With a fixed seating capacity of 60,108, Highmark becomes the league's smallest venue. But that's completely by design. The standing-room only crowd can increase the headcount by roughly 6,000 for a place built to be intimate. And, despite some seemingly overblown criticism about some of the obstructed-view seats that were spotlit for the Bills' first practice in the building earlier this month, players and most fans seem to love their new surroundings.
They include gorgeous views of the field from the concourses (like a baseball stadium interior); a roof that will shield most of the crowed from lake-effect weather during winter; many design homages to Bills Mafia and creature comforts the players simply didn't have at the old Ralph Wilson Stadium (also known as Highmark Stadium before it closed following the 2025 campaign) – chief among them a grass playing surface.
"It's so nice," Bills general manager Brandon Beane recently told USA TODAY Sports. "There's some really nice stadiums, I don't think I've walked into one nicer. It's very intentional about things.
"The players are very excited about it."

#first #design

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Few things are more pleasing to the eye than the beautiful game. At its best, the ball dances through the mist, caressing one foot, then another. The moonscape brushes off chests, ricochets off heads and twirls through the brisk night sky, all before nestling its way into the corner of the net.
Given the aesthetics on display during an average match, it's little wonder why apparel companies have invested in football so heavily. The Premier League is inundated with high-profile outfitters, including Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and Hummel. Each company is tasked with conjuring up kits that have their own distinctive feel and look about them.
That doesn't always come to fruition. But when it does, the harmonies linger in the concourses for a little longer. In a sport filled with heartache, that might make it all worth it.
With that, here's a look at the best and worst kits set to cloak Premier League players during the 2026/27 season.

#premier #season #little #look

ORCHARD PARK – Is Highmark Stadium worth the hype?
Depends on who you ask.
Fans saw the Buffalo Bills' new home for the first time on Aug. 8. Both praise and criticism for the NFL's newest stadium circulated online across the following week.
Many praised the stadium's modern design, ******* ious concourses, and locally inspired architecture. Others, however, groaned over obstructed views and limited scoreboard size.
Buffalo welcomed fans again on Aug. 15 for the Bills' preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. We asked them: From tailgating to game time, is Highmark Stadium worth the hype?

#time

Here it is then: the curtain-opener. The start of the season proper, our bread and ******* er: league football. The excitement was in the air as the warm weather and promise of shiny new things at the SCL gave the fanbase reason to arrive in their masses to watch the spectacle of a visiting, promotion-tipped Luton Town.
There were some changes to the stadium that I could see and notice. The sound system definitely seemed louder, the pitch's advertising boards were now upgraded to the electronic screen versions and the bins inside the concourse had been replaced with newer ones, which provided options for general waste and recycling. And of course, safe-standing was present in the South Stand.
From where I was sitting, it seemed the West Stand possibly had some new seats, but I couldn't be sure. Certainly over in the East Stand, we had the same seats from last year where I was sat. However, the WiFi and phone signal were still terrible, the toilets the same (although clean) and the only difference in the food and drink selections were the slight price increases.
This effectively boils down to an appropriate metaphor for the game itself: it promised a lot of change, but ultimately, underwhelmed where it mattered.
The starting line-up was pretty much as we expected, seeing the 4-2-3-1 shape from pre-season in use. However, the only pleasant surprise was seeing Jack Marriott start. Also in the line-up were home debuts for Udoka Godwin-Malife (or 'Dokes', because I'm not writing that again), Kyreece Lisbie and Josh Stokes.

#season #seemed #seats #seeing

Former Astros catcher and broadcaster Alan Ashby and former player and manager Phil Garner are set to be inducted into the Astros Hall of Fame tonight at Daikin Park, prior to the 6:10 p.m. game vs. the Seattle Mariners.
Ashby and Garner were elected by the Astros Hall of Fame committee, which consists of former Astros players, current front office staff, current media members and Houston-area baseball historians. Notably, Garner was aware of his election prior to his passing in April of this year. Members of the Garner family will be at tonight's ceremony.
The official ceremony for the two new inductees will be held on the field tonight at Daikin Park, beginning at 5:35 p.m. Each inductee receives an Astros Hall of Fame sports coat, a customized Hall of Fame plaque and a display case in the Hall of Fame alley.
The Astros Hall of Fame was established in 2019 and resides in Hall of Fame Alley on the main concourse of Daikin Park in left-center field. The Class of 2026 will join the 28 members previously inducted.
THE 2026 ASTROS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

#hall #fame #garner

The Buffalo Bills opened their brand new $2.2 billion Highmark Stadium on Saturday. And instead of wowing the NFL world, the stadium has been under the microscope for its shortcomings given the price tag.
And now, one of the lead architects behind the project has spoken out.
In the days since the Bills' Blue & Red practice, photos of obstructed-view seating throughout the 60,108-seat venue have been all over social media. In the photos, portions of the field were blocked by overhangs, sharp angles in the structure and even stairways with plexiglass barriers that led into the aisles.
The Bills released a statement on Monday about the stadium criticism. And at the time, the Kansas City-based architecture firm, Populous, declined comment to For The Win. On Wednesday, though, Jonathan Mallie — the managing director of Populous' Americas practice — called into Buffalo's WGR 550 to explain why the stairways were designed that way at Highmark Stadium.
Mallie said that there had to be a trade-off in order to provide 360-degree stadium views from the concourse:

#populous

What an evening inside the new Highmark Stadium for the Return of the Blue and Red Scrimmage on Saturday night for Buffalo Bills fans.
I was fortunate enough to be one of the 51,807 in attendance for the first full-scale event inside the Bills' new building, and below are my first impressions along with reviews from a collection of Bills fans I talked to after the festivities.
Because everyone first enters the stadium into a concourse — and the old stadium's concourses were narrow concrete hallways — this is everyone's first impression of the stadium.
I was thoroughly impressed by how expansive they are, and the 360 degree view of the field provides serious Major League Baseball vibes. Once you're in the stadium, you can see the field from the concourse regardless of what level you're on. That's an amazing touch, and the first and probably most sizable of many significant upgrades in this new stadium compared to the Bills' old digs.
It feels necessary to go here next, because when you're in the concourses you're inundated with spots to get food and drink. The opposite was true at the old stadium, where it was clear the Bills were far behind the rest of the NFL in terms of amount of concession locations within the building. That led to unreasonably long lines at any part of the game. Said lines often spanned the entire width of the concourses, which created incredibly congested walkways for anyone attempting to find a bathroom during halftime or between drives.

#bills #stadium #building #concourse

The calendar has finally, mercifully, turned over to August, which means we're ever closer to football season.
Sure, summer is fun — and so is the sun.
It's no football season, though.
The cool, crisp air on a Saturday morning in the fall, the smell of freshly cut grass, the long lines for the restroom (and food, and everything else) on the concourse at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
It takes you back — and you can't wait for those few fall months to return again.

#fall #rice #eccles #calendar

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Sarah Hodel and Rachel Koehler arrived at Robin Roberts Stadium more than four hours before the first game of the Women's Professional Baseball League. Once inside, Hodel stopped periodically for pictures as she walked along the concourse.
She wanted to savor every moment.
"Back in high school I was on my speech team and my informative speech was on women in baseball," said Hodel, a 43-year-old athletic trainer from Duluth, Minnesota. "So as soon as I saw this happening a couple years ago it was my goal to come."
That moment finally arrived on Saturday night, when Mo'ne Davis and the Los Angeles Queens took on Denae Benites and the New York Heights in a rainy debut for the first women's professional baseball league in the United States in almost 30 years.
"Growing up I played softball," said Koehler, 33, of St. Paul, Minnesota. "I wanted to play baseball because going professional was always like the dream, but there (were) no opportunities. ... So now that that's actually an opportunity and something that girls can look up to I think is amazing."

#Baseball #hodel #koehler

The Prince and Princess of Wales have brought their three children to watch some of the final sporting events at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Cheering crowds at the city's OVO Hydro were treated to exhilarating performances in the netball semi-finals where the family watched New Zealand's 61-54 win over England.
They then made their way to the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome - where they chatted to British cyclist Laura Kenny and sat one row behind Olympic cycling champion, Sir Chris.
Known as the Duke and ***** ss of Rothesay while in Scotland, the couple also spent time meeting athletes, staff and volunteers during a slightly blustery visit to the venue on the River Clyde.
They met gold medal-winning para powerlifter Mark Swan and gymnast Reuben Ward on the concourse.

#hydro

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport that will end the use of the widely disliked "people movers," the mobile lounges that have been used for decades to shuttle travelers to and from the main terminal.
In place of the people movers, the airport will add a new U-shaped passenger train, a central walking tunnel, more moving walkways and new concourses. An above-ground parking garage closer to the main terminal with ****** e for 32,000 vehicles is also in the offing, according to Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
The airport makeover would add to a long list of renovation projects the Republican president is pursuing to leave a lasting mark on the Washington region after his term ends in January 2029. Among other undertakings, he is building a new White House ballroom and wants to build a towering triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial.
But of all the construction projects Trump is pursuing, the renovations at Dulles could prove to be his most popular and benefit the greatest number of people. The airport, the area's primary international airport, served roughly 29 million passengers over the past year, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
"This transformation is another step in our ongoing efforts to make Washington, D.C., safe and beautiful again," Trump said. "We're doing something with Dulles that's going to make it the top anywhere in the world."

#dulles #people

Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing fought to end his skid.
He held up on a curveball from Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola that clipped the bottom of the strike zone. He fouled off a changeup. And he stayed disciplined as Nola tried to get him to chase a fastball up and two breaking **** in the dirt.
In a full count, Rushing fouled off another changeup. And then, finally, Nola made a mistake.
Rushing hammered the grooved fastball to left-center field, just shy of the Citizens Bank Park concourse.
Read more: Dodgers beat Phillies, manage Justin Wrobleski with long postseason run in mind

#fouled #changeup

The Houston Dynamo return to action from their World Cup break this week, but after a couple matches, they'll be adding a new sponsor to their jerseys and it will be placed in a fitting spot.
The Dynamo, who play D.C. United on Wednesday at Shell Energy Stadium, announced a multi-year partnership with Dude Wipes on Tuesday that will include adding the name of the disposable wipes brand to a spot close to where the product is most often used: The bottom of the back of the jerseys. The branding will be added in time for the Aug. 1 road match at Sporting Kansas City.
The partnerships tagline is "Space City has Uranus covered."
"Dude Wipes is exactly the kind of partner we love working with: a brand that's unapologetically authentic, knows how to make people laugh, and has built an incredibly loyal community by staying true to its personality," Houston Dynamo FC chief revenue officer Nico Zini said in a statement released by the club. "Together, we'll bring that same energy to our fans through creative activations, meaningful community initiatives and unforgettable matchday experiences. And as our Back of Jersey partner, it's only fitting that Dude Wipes literally has our backs."
The Dynamo-Dude Wipes partnership will include signage inside Shell Energy Stadium, concourse activations and premium hospitality enhancements. The company also will be the presenting partner of Cascarita, a youth development program that offers free street-style pickup soccer events for players ages 12-18.

#partner #shell #stadium #city

The smell of rain, cheap beer, and hot pies floods through the concourse at the Etihad Stadium after a 2-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Galatasaray, just as it did nearly 60 years ago.
Oasis are playing, probably the record-breaking guitar solo on Live Forever or perhaps something heavier like Cigarettes and Alcohol, and fans are walking out of the stadium pleased after a brilliant first 30 minutes saw Erling Haaland break his five-game goal drought and Rayan Cherki add a second.
All senses convey the synchronicity of City's second-ever English ****** le win in 1968, when Neil Young scored a brace alongside goals from Mike Summerbee and Francis Lee to earn a close-knit win over Newcastle United, and ****** the ****** le from rivals Manchester United.
Back then, a backdrop of dense, soot-stained slums swallowed the beauty of Manchester, but it was still alive in spirit, and life in the 60s was about the internal rather than the external.
The Beatles, only 35 miles down the M62, released one of the most popular songs in history: "Hey Jude", changing music forever; there would often be "mums" of the street, where everyone cared for one another, and children would be all over the place, swinging from lampposts or kicking footballs in alleyways.

Brazil were 1-0 down. At first, a few yellow jerseys wandered up the aisles and out to the concourse, writing off the small fortunes they had invested in being here, never mind the chances of their nation lifting a sixth World Cup. Then it was a steady stream of Brazil fans heading to the exits.
They knew how this was going to end. That Brazil would be eliminated here in the last 16, knocked out at the earliest stage since 1990. That they would have gone six World Cups without lifting the trophy, their longest ******* le drought.
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Erling Haaland’s second goal sealed it. Neymar’s penalty kick, deep into injury time, was essentially meaningless.
When Ismail Elfath blew the final whistle, the Brazilian players did not flee the scene. They just stood on the field, stunned. Or they sat on the bench, dazed. It was as if this wasn’t real, and their World Cup not over, so long as they refused to leave the pitch.

PHILADELPHIA — In the birthplace of the U.S. on its 250th anniversary, France and Paraguay battled in a blisteringly hot World Cup knockout match.
France knocked out Paraguay with a 1–0 win in the round of 16 in Philadelphia on Saturday evening. The players, and the official sell-out crowd of 68,324 people, endured one of the all-time hottest World Cup matches, with many fans baking in sun for the entire game.
The temperature was 99 degrees at kickoff at 5 p.m. ET. The sun was strong and the air felt thick in the seats that got direct sunlight, though it was breezy in the upper levels of the stadium. By the start of the second half, around 6:10 p.m., most of the field was shaded. The temperature was 97 degrees.
FIFA put large paper cards, or tifos, on each seat ahead of the match that it created to use as a patriotic display for the Fourth of July, but the sheets also doubled as a paper fan—and for some in attendance, sun shades and even hats. Fans sat in the shaded concourse before the match began, and many waited in a long line for Italian ice. Some had electronic fans around their necks, others wore towels on their heads.
Like most World Cup matches, the price for tickets to the match climbed on secondary markets after the tournament began, then fell in the past weeks. The get-in price is about the same as it was a month ago, but 68% lower than it was two weeks ago, according to resale market tracker TicketData. Throughout the past three days, the get-in price rose 8% to $1,040 in the hours before the game, according to the company. Marie Pierre, a Philadelphian originally from Paris, told Front Office Sports she bought tickets for her family of four at close to $2,000 apiece this week.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will be celebrating their nuptials with about 1,000 guests this holiday weekend in New York City after days of speculation about the most anticipated celebrity wedding of the year.
A rehearsal dinner was underway Thursday evening, law enforcement sources said. The couple plans to have a wedding celebration Friday into the early hours of Saturday morning at Madison Square Garden, according to two law enforcement sources familiar with the security planning for the events.
The rehearsal dinner Thursday was for around 100 people at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, the two sources told CBS News. The second, larger event can accommodate around 1,000 people, the sources said, with the ****** e booked until 4 a.m.
ABC News was first to report the planned celebrations on Tuesday.
Guests lucky enough to be among the 1,000 people attending the celebration on Friday will be treated to ****** tails on the 6th floor concourse of Madison Square Garden at 4 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.), a ceremony on the arena floor scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and then a reception set to start at 6:30 p.m. that will go until 2 a.m., the sources told CBS News, noting that the exact times are subject to change.

The upcoming weekend is a big one, and not just because the United States is celebrating its 250th Independence Day. Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce are reportedly having their wedding over the holiday weekend. The couple has been together since summer of 2023 and got engaged in August of 2025. Now it's time for the 14-time Grammy winner and the three-time Super Bowl winner to tie the knot.
Rumors have been circulating for weeks about the potential location and what the festivities will entail. Anticipation may be high, but details are limited so here's what (we think) we know so far.
When the news broke that the iconic basketball venue was the location for the wedding, it was met with mixed reactions. But when it comes down to it, MSG makes so much sense for someone with the popularity of Swift. The Garden has no windows and a closed roof, making it impossible for paparazzi or snooping fans to get any pictures or drone shots of the event. It has a private, underground entrance, meaning the privacy of the high-level guests will be protected.
For those worried about the aesthetics, don't. They won't be getting married under the Jumbotron with the guests sitting in the stands after grabbing a snack from the concourse. It's going to look like a new place.
It seems like a smaller event -- around 100 people -- is scheduled for 100 people, with a larger event taking place on July 3.

Love can be found in the most obscure ways.
Romance may spark over a couple of nervous swipes on an app, or perhaps even an old-fashioned shy glance across a crowded bar.
According to Rihanna, it also can be discovered if you hunt hard enough in a hopeless place.
But on a humid summer evening in southern Florida, Cupid's arrows were flying faster than a Hank Aaron swing in the unlikely romantic setting of the third floor concourse of LoanDepot Park, somewhere near the fried chicken stall.
Amid the cacophony of "We've Got McGinn..." booming through the marching crowd at Miami Marlins v Texas Rangers, one lady smiled while holding a sign at her target audience as they engulfed her.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm prompted a delay at halftime of Monday's World Cup match between France and Iraq and sent thousands of fans seeking shelter.
It was the first rain delay of the tournament. There was also heavy rain ahead of Monday night's scheduled game between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
With France leading 1-0 at halftime, scoreboard messages directed the crowd to take shelter in the stadium's covered areas, warning that a severe storm was on the way. Sheets of rain continued to fall through halftime as fans huddled in the concourse and under balconies.
The stoppage was initially expected to extend the 15-minute halftime break by another 15 minutes. As the delay dragged on, stadium officials announced that "the game will resume when deemed safe."
A FIFA rule requires games to be paused and seating areas evacuated for 30 minutes if lightning is detected within 8 miles. Each strike resets the clock.

The World Cup match between France and Iraq was suspended at half-time on Monday due to a severe weather alert, as fans were told to take shelter from an approaching thunderstorm.
A FIFA official said the game in Philadelphia, which kicked off at 2100 GMT, would be delayed for at least half an hour, including the scheduled 15-minute half-time break.
France were leading 1-0 at the interval in the Group I contest thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal in the 14th minute.
The match kicked off in dry conditions before rain began to fall late in the first half, and supporters were told as soon as the half-time whistle was blown to "exit the open seating area and seek shelter in covered areas of the stadium".
The vast majority of the 68,324-capacity Lincoln Financial Field, renamed Philadelphia Stadium for the tournament, is uncovered -- leaving most of the capacity crowd to pack into the concourses.

After a first-half played in the pouring rain, Monday's World Cup game between France and Iraq in Philadelphia was delayed due to a thunderstorm.
The delay is the first at this year's World Cup. France held a 1-0 lead at the break in action thanks to a goal from Kylian Mbappé.
Rain intensified as halftime approached. Just before the half, stadium officials at Lincoln Financial Field asked fans exposed to the elements to move onto the concourse, warning of a severe thunderstorm approaching.
At halftime, the delay was announced.
Per the Fox broadcast, the initial plan was for a 7 ET restart with players planning to retake the field at 6:30.

The start of the second half in Monday's World Cup game in Philadelphia Stadium is delayed by inclement weather.
France leads Iraq, 1-0, at halftime.
As the first half ended, fans were asked to leave their seats, seek shelter, and move to covered areas on the concourse.
Soon after, FIFA announced that the start of the second half would be delayed 15 minutes, though that time period could be extended if the weather doesn't improve.

FNB Stadium turned into a mini World Cup village Friday as fans filled the home of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, for a free watch party on the South Shore. Supporters in national team jerseys and Riverhounds gear packed into the stands to watch the match on the stadium videoboard, bringing global soccer culture to the banks of the Monongahela.
The event is part of a series of USA World Cup watch parties hosted by the Riverhounds and partners, designed to give Pittsburghers a stadium‑style experience even when the action is hundreds of miles away. Families, longtime soccer fans and casual viewers mixed on the concourse, creating a festival atmosphere with chants, flags and interactive soccer activities on the field.
Local tourism officials say nights like this are about more than fandom — they’re part of a broader push to cement Pittsburgh’s status as a sports destination that can turn big games into real visitor spending. Sports events supported by VisitPITTSBURGH have generated tons of business from the NFL Draft to this week’s World Cup parties. Watch parties help drive business to bars, restaurants and hotels clustered around Station Square and Downtown.
With Pittsburgh also hosting larger World Cup fan zones at Acrisure Stadium, the Riverhounds’ series of South Shore watch parties show how the city is using global soccer to boost its economy — and bring thousands of fans together under one skyline.
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INDIANAPOLIS — There may not be a way to sum up this moment properly.
Mater Dei coach Adam Wildeman was searching for the right words, but failing. His focus was being pulled in multiple directions as he navigated a full concourse of well wishes and hugs.
Same for Max Miller, a senior who walked off this field with dejection last year but is now placing a jersey inside the Victory Field trophy case.
You can pinpoint to a dozen others who may spend the entire offseason trying to describe what occurred on Saturday.
Because with their backs against the wall, the Wildcats found the answer. Again.

INDIANAPOLIS — There may not be a way to sum up this moment properly.
Mater Dei coach Adam Wildeman was searching for the right words, but failing. His focus was being pulled in multiple directions as he navigated a full concourse of well wishes and hugs.
Same for Max Miller, a senior who walked off this field with dejection last year but is now placing a jersey inside the Victory Field trophy case.
You can pinpoint to a dozen others who may spend the entire offseason trying to describe what occurred on Saturday.
Because with their backs against the wall, the Wildcats found the answer. Again.

ORCHARD PARK – Highmark Stadium no longer resembles its old self.
Demolition of the Bills’ former home began after its power was disconnected May 1. Work is expected to continue through March 2027 as more than 900,000 square feet of steel, concrete and seating are dismantled.
One Bills Drive looked much different on Tuesday, June 16 than it did when the Bills played their final home game on Jan. 4. Trucks paraded on and off the playing surface, debris lined concourses, and luxury suites sat dark.
Step inside Highmark Stadium demolition through the video tour above.
Highmark Stadium opened in 1973 as Rich Stadium and hosted Bills games for 53 seasons. The Bills will play home games across Abbott Road at new Highmark Stadium, located at 10 Bills Plaza, starting in 2026.