Don Muret

OPEN ENDED: Gillette Stadium, shown here in 2017, was originally designed with open end zones for fans to congregate, jointly developed by architect Jon Knight and New England Patriots president Jonathan Kraft. (AP Photo)

TROJAN TD: USC beat UCLA, its archival, 19-13 at Rose Bowl Stadium on Nov. 23. The historic venue will keep its historic look after an $80 million renovation is completed. (Getty Images)

NEW GENERATION: Generator Studio has expanded its work apart from sports to include designing a new amphitheater in Kansas City, Missouri. (Courtesy Generator Studio)

ATHENS’ VERY OWN: Akins Ford Arena’s primary tenant, the Athens Rock Lobsters, kicks off its home slate on Friday. The team’s logo is shown at center ice for a venue that seats about 6,000 for hockey. (Facebook)

BAD DEALS: Two proposed condominium ventures tied to Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium, shown here during the 2024 season, fell through over the past 15 years, resulting in legal action. (Getty Images)

RED ALERT: Sports Illustrated Stadium, shown here in a rendering, is the first naming rights deal for the iconic brand, and includes taking over primary ticketing at the New York Red Bulls’ venue in 2026. (Courtesy venue)

SUNNY DISPOSITION: Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishibia has committed to improving the fan experience at Footprint Center for NBA games, which extends to concession prices. (Getty Images)

Chris Bigelow: ‘Know What I Mean?’ 50-Year Food Service Vet Still Tells It How It is

NOW OPEN: Matt Brown, shown at the groundbreaking of the Steven Tanger Center, the crowning touch in his 50-year career in venue management. (Joey Kirkman)

BOURBON BLOCKADE: New Orleans police cars block an entrance to Bourbon Street after a terrorist attack early New Year’s Day. (Getty Images)