ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD STADIUM
Via Latin from Greek stadion, changed from spadion a racecourse, from spān to pull; also influenced by Greek stadios steady.
10 QUOTES WITH «STADIUM»
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The 'Night Train' has already been a crazy ride for me. We flew around making TV appearances and stadium announcements all over the country, fueled by little more than coffee and adrenaline... so many fans jumped on board with us, and I couldn't be more thankful.
A multi-purpose stadium is an absolute must in order to invigorate our downtown and, simultaneously, let the rest of the country witness that we can get things done.
Even if I don't always behave as I should, this still doesn't explain why so many people have something against me. But you know how it is. A lot of people vent themselves by coming to the stadium to yell at me. I hope it's not racism. I tell myself that it's not racism; it's because I'm tough, and I repeat this to myself.
The most important thing however is the money. What use would it be to us, to have a a mighty stadium but a useless team, because we couldn't afford anything better?
The two designs are completely different. The first is totally futuristic, the second is more classical. You can of course get very excited about doing something completely out of the ordinary, just like the Olympic stadium in its time. But each to his or her own taste.
The Olympic stadium may have been built only in the early 1970s but it was clear for a long time it had no future. For many reasons it is not good enough for modern football and today's fans.
You can spend the money on new housing for poor people and the homeless, or you can spend it on a football stadium or a golf course.
It's nerve wracking being in the stadium with so many people supporting.
I really like Kansas City Royals stadium - Kauffman stadium.
We could spend time together during the day and just kind of talk and enjoy each other and enjoy the moment. But it was interesting we both knew that once you walk through the gates of that stadium, then it was on, the game was on.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STADIUM»
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stadium in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
stadium and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The
stadium: architecture for the new global culture
New stadiums from the US and around the world
Rod Sheard, Robert Powell, Patrick Bingham-Hall, 2005
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Stadium Games: Fifty Years of Big League Greed and Bush ...
In Stadium Games, veteran Minneapolis Star Tribune reporter Jay Weiner analyzes Minnesota's fifty-year history with pro sports and the issues contributing to the bid for a new stadium for the Minnesota Twins, along the way providing a big ...
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Field of Schemes: How the Great
Stadium Swindle Turns Public ...
The stories in Field of Schemes, from Baltimore to Cleveland and Minneapolis to Seattle and dozens of places in between, tell of the sports-team owners who use their money and their political muscle to get their way, and of the stories of ...
Neil DeMause, Joanna Cagan, 2008
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The New Cathedrals: Politics and Media in the History of ...
Written in lucid, jargon-free prose, this book combines a detailed history of stadium construction with an analysis of current stadium issues that provides a rich, portrait of our cultural landscape.
Robert C. Trumpbour, 2007
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It Never Rains in Tiger
Stadium
"The best sports book of the year." - Sports Illustrated "John Ed Bradley says that all he ever wanted to do was to leave behind a pretty piece of writing.
Built in 1929, Chicago Stadium was the crowning achievement of local sports promoter Paddy Harmon.
Paul Michael Peterson, 2011
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The
Stadium and the City
This well-illustrated book is the first to explore the stadium as the principal container of the modern urban crowd and a place where thousands of people gather to take part in what often appears to be modern 'religious' rituals.
John Bale, Olof Moen, 1995
From its opening in 1964 for the World's Fair to the unforgettable Beatles' concert to the 1969 Miracle Mets, this book covers the history of Shea Stadium through its inception and up to the creation of the new modern-day Citi Field, which ...
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Riverfront
Stadium: Home of the Big Red Machine
Riverfront Stadium, which opened in 1970, hosted the greatest team in Cincinnati Reds baseball history.
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A
Stadium of 4 Million
Rather, this book is a compelling behind-the-scenes look at the managing of a large international event. As such it will appeal to business people and others in many fields, as a story of how a vision can be brought to stunning reality.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STADIUM»
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stadium is used in the context of the following news items.
Japan scraps plans for controversial 'bike helmet' Olympic stadium
Tokyo (CNN) Japan is scrapping controversial plans for an expensive new centerpiece stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ... «CNN, Jul 15»
Chaos erupts outside Summer Jam concert at MetLife Stadium
They created a danger to ticket-holders, stadium employees, and troopers on the scene. Our troopers took the appropriate steps to restore order to what was a ... «WABC-TV, Jun 15»
Football stadium follies: How the NFL will pick San Diegans' pockets
The financing plan for a new stadium for the NFL San Diego Chargers, unveiled Monday by a local civic group, sets a new standard for allowing the league to ... «Los Angeles Times, May 15»
Giancarlo Stanton Crushes Homer Out Of Dodger Stadium, Literally
Holy crap, Giancarlo Stanton mashed this first inning pitch from Mike Bolsinger out of Dodger Stadium. Not out of the field of play, but out of the entire stadium. «Deadspin, May 15»
Has New York ever had a happy stadium sendoff?
Giants Stadium: The Giants said good-bye in as ignominious a way as you could, getting slaughtered by the Panthers, 41-9, two days after Christmas in 2009. «New York Post, Apr 15»
Chargers and Raiders overhaul design for potential LA stadium
Two months after unveiling plans and renderings for a stadium in Carson, the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders have completely overhauled their ... «Los Angeles Times, Apr 15»
Carson City Council gives unanimous approval to NFL stadium
The Carson City Council unanimously approved a privately financed stadium for the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders on Tuesday night, barely two ... «Los Angeles Times, Apr 15»
Alex Rodriguez gets warm reception in return to Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK — In his first game back from the suspension that forced him to miss the entire 2014 season, Alex Rodriguez drew a warm reception from the ... «USA TODAY, Apr 15»
The Rolling Stones are coming to Ralph Wilson Stadium
Ladies and gentlemen...The Rolling Stones are back! The band has announced that they will kick off their new 15-city North American stadium, ZIP CODE tour, ... «BuffaloBills.com, Mar 15»
NFL Stadium in LA? Carson Invites Rivals Raiders, Chargers With …
A $1.7 billion NFL stadium next to one of the busiest highways in America could draw two California football teams to Los Angeles, if their cities don't provide ... «NBC Southern California, Feb 15»
