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Associated Press
31-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Pro Football Hall of Fame, KeyBank Agree On Naming Rights Deal for New Event Center
CANTON, OHIO – KeyBank and the Pro Football Hall of Fame have reached a naming rights agreement for a new event center to be built at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The KeyBank Center at the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be the largest event center in the area and will be utilized for Hall of Fame events including Enshrinement Weekend festivities beginning in 2027. The venue also will be used to support community occasions. 'The relationship with KeyBank extends across our community at multiple layers,' said Jim Porter, president & CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 'Not only will this agreement support a first-class hospitality venue in our community, but it also provides a valuable educational resource to be shared through our various outreach programs.' Included in the agreement is a five-year sponsorship during which KeyBank will become the 'Exclusive Bank to the Pro Football Hall of Fame' and incorporates engagement with Pro Football Hall of Famers. Additionally, financial literacy curriculum will be added to the Hall's current educational programming through its award-winning Youth, Education & Leadership Team. 'As KeyBank celebrates our bicentennial, we are thrilled to deepen our roots in Northeast Ohio through the creation of the KeyBank Center at the Pro Football Hall of Fame,' said Chris Gorman, chairman & CEO of KeyCorp. 'This partnership reflects our long-standing commitment to investing in communities, expanding access to opportunity and honoring legacy. The KeyBank Center will be a place where people come together to learn, lead and be inspired for generations to come.' Event center space on the first level will total nearly 12,000 square feet, and the KeyBank Center will include such significant features as an integrated 27-feet-wide glass system that opens to the adjacent field turf area, full kitchen capabilities and a rooftop terrace. The second level will include a café, VIP Club and 6,580 square feet of turf rooftop space for parties or other events. 'I want to congratulate the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the addition of a new event center,' said William V. Sherer II, mayor of the City of Canton. 'This project reflects our shared commitment to celebrate Canton's legacy as the birthplace of the NFL while driving our city toward cultural and economic growth. The Hall has been an incredible partner over the years, alongside the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, in bringing top-tier events to the Canton Memorial Civic Center. While we will continue to make upgrades to our facility and offer a variety of events for all to enjoy, we celebrate this new chapter for the Hall and all it will bring to our community.' Groundbreaking for The KeyBank Center at the Pro Football Hall of Fame is scheduled for the fall of 2025, with completion anticipated in time to host events related to the Enshrinement of the Class of 2027. ### ABOUT THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMELocated in Canton, Ohio, the birthplace of the National Football League, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution with the Mission to Honor the Greatest of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values, & Celebrate Excellence Together. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. AAM accreditation is national recognition for the museum's commitment to excellence and the highest professional standards of museum operation and public service. Hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe travel to Canton annually to experience an inspirational, interactive museum that chronicles America's most popular sport. Fans can also enjoy the Hall of Fame Store at the Hall, and online for merchandise from all 32 NFL clubs plus the Hall of Fame. Proceeds from the Store support the Hall's Mission. ABOUT KEYBANKIn 2025, KeyCorp celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of service to clients and communities from Maine to Alaska. To learn more, visit KeyBank Heritage Center. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $185 billion at June 30, 2025. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit KeyBank Member FDIC. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from KeyBank
Miami Herald
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Lions-Chargers to kick off preseason in Hall of Fame Game
The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will meet July 31 in the 2025 Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, as part of enshrinement week. Antonio Gates, who spent his entire career as a tight end with the Chargers (2003-2018), is among the enshrinees to the 2025 class. The game will be played in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton and televised by NBC Sports. The Lions will serve as the home team. 'This game features two teams that can be considered legitimate contenders to reach Super Bowl LX next February,' said Jim Porter, president and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 'For them to face each other right out of the gate in Canton, Ohio, should create a dynamic opening to another spectacular NFL season.' This will be the fourth appearance in the exhibition game for the Lions and the third for the Chargers, but the first for both since 1994. Gates is expected to be joined at the game by fellow Class of 2025 members Eric Allen, Jared Allen and Sterling Sharpe. Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
Reuters
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Lions-Chargers to kick off preseason in Hall of Fame Game
April 23 - The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will meet July 31 in the 2025 Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, as part of enshrinement week. Antonio Gates, who spent his entire career as a tight end with the Chargers (2003-2018), is among the enshrinees to the 2025 class. The game will be played in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton and televised by NBC Sports. The Lions will serve as the home team. "This game features two teams that can be considered legitimate contenders to reach Super Bowl LX next February," said Jim Porter, president and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. "For them to face each other right out of the gate in Canton, Ohio, should create a dynamic opening to another spectacular NFL season." This will be the fourth appearance in the exhibition game for the Lions and the third for the Chargers, but the first for both since 1994. Gates is expected to be joined at the game by fellow Class of 2025 members Eric Allen, Jared Allen and Sterling Sharpe.
USA Today
23-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Chargers to kick off 2025 NFL season in Hall of Fame game
Chargers to kick off 2025 NFL season in Hall of Fame game The Chargers will kick off the 2025 NFL preseason against the Lions on Thursday, July 31 in Canton, Ohio at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Two days later, former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The game will be played at 5 pm PT and televised on NBC. The Lions, who won the NFC North division and finished with a 15-2 record in 2024, will serve as the home team, while the Chargers will be the visitors. 'This game features two teams that can be considered legitimate contenders to reach Super Bowl LX next February,' said Jim Porter, president & CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 'For them to face each other right out of the gate in Canton, Ohio, should create a dynamic opening to another spectacular NFL season.' This matchup will mark the Chargers' third all-time appearance in the Hall of Fame game. For the Lions, it will be their fourth trip to Canton. Legends from both franchises – Antonio Gates of the Chargers and Eric Allen, Jared Allen and Sterling Sharpe – will be enshrined two days later as members of the Class of 2025.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Controversial FAFSA high school graduation requirement removed in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Members of the Kansas Board of Education (KBOE) cast their votes Tuesday to remove a controversial high school graduation requirement. The KBOE met in Topeka on March 11 as part of its regular monthly session to discuss the latest issues related to education in the Sunflower State. The 10-member board voted 8-2 in favor of removing the requirement that high school graduates in 2028 must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. 'I was concerned about this at the very beginning and I only voted 'yes' at the very beginning because we added so many safeguards, but since that time, I'm going to vote no and I don't expect any… and I'm not trying to lobby for that, I expect this to pass and I hope it sorta does, but the fact is we have people that believe that we are emphasizing non-college over college and it's not a zero-sum game,' said KBOE member Jim Porter, District 9, who voted 'no' on Tuesday. 'I believe that we're emphasizing both and I think that removing the FAFSA sorta plays into that scenario.' 'I think it's important that we continue to recognize that there are many pathways to success,' said KBOE member Melanie Haas, District 2, who voted 'yes' in favor of removing the requirement on Tuesday. 'However, I do not want to put a family in a position where they have to fill out the FAFSA if college is not where they're headed. At the same time, I do want to make sure that we're not sending the wrong message to our schools and that they need to continue to hold the workshops they're having in the evenings and guiding parents and students through the process.' Bats, sex offenders and dangerous area prompt KBI to search for new home in Topeka The KBOE approved the FAFSA requirement for graduating high school seniors in Kansas in 2024 where a majority of the board gave their approval for the change to K.A.R. 91-31-35. High school seniors would have needed to either complete a FAFSA form or get a waiver to avoid having to complete one starting with graduates in 2028. Parents, students and school administrators criticized this addition to the list of requirements for graduating seniors in 2028. Members of the KBOE reviewed the FAFSA requirement and began the process of eliminating it by holding public hearings and meetings on the matter. Property tax reform bill up for debate in Kansas The Kansas State Department of Education's (KSDE) Graduation Task Force, created in 2021, and the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) recommended the addition of the FAFSA requirement to help encourage high school students to apply for financial aid and take advantage of millions in unused federal cash, according to the KSDE. KBOE board members also made some other changes to the minimum high school graduation requirements in 2024 that swapped out some of the required credits: A STEM elective. Half credit of P.E. and a half credit for health instead of one P.E. credit. Half credit for financial literacy and 4.5 electives aligned with student's Individual Plans of Study (IPS) instead of six electives. Three-and-a-half credits of English Language Arts and a half credit of communication instead of four credits of ELA. The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) states that students need to complete a FAFSA form to be eligible for federal student aid such as federal grants, loans and work-study funds. Students can then use these federal dollars to complete their journeys through higher education after graduating from high school. MTAA looks to bring commercial flights back to Topeka For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
