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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How much Clemson grossed in alcohol sales at Savannah Bananas, spring football, baseball, softball
CLEMSON — Clemson is seeing the benefits of allowing alcohol to be sold at sporting events. According to the school's athletic department, it has generated $470,927 in gross revenue and sold 39,392 units over 15 events since sales began April 5. Those games include eight Clemson baseball games at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, five softball games at McWhorter Stadium and two events at Memorial Stadium: Clemson football's spring game and the Savannah Bananas game. Advertisement The net total for alcohol sales are not available yet because Clemson is still figuring out expenses and revenue split, according to Clemson spokesperson Jeff Kallin. It received its gross revenue numbers from Aramark Sports and Entertainment, the company that sells alcohol at concession stands and kiosks at games. "The rollout of the alcohol sales from an in-venue standpoint has gone incredibly well," Clemson athletic director Graham Neff said on April 25. "... Fan-experience component, there has been great feedback on that from our folks that the sales have been beyond what we had (expected) so to speak." Clemson's athletic department announced April 1 that alcoholic beverages would be available for purchase at designated stands and kiosks at sporting events. It was one of three Power Four schools nationally (the others being Utah and BYU), including the only school in the ACC, SEC and Big Ten, that neither offered the sale of alcoholic beverages in its athletic venues nor accepted sponsorship revenue from alcoholic beverage advertisers. However, Clemson hopes its change in stance will be a boon for its revenue as it is aligned with other Power Four programs as the college athletics landscape is set to shift with the pending House settlement. Advertisement Here's a breakdown of how much Clemson made in gross revenue from each event. Savannah Bananas, Clemson football spring game a sign of things to come The Bananas sold out Memorial Stadium, welcoming 81,000 fans. It was the largest sporting event at Clemson since alcohol was permitted, and its revenue was a reflection of it. MORE: What Clemson baseball's Erik Bakich said about alcohol finally being sold at home games Clemson sold 27,181 units to make $346,684 in gross revenue. In its agreement with the Bananas, Clemson was responsible for the facility infrastructure (field of play, dugouts, bullpens, backstops), concessions, its merchandising, parking, security and custodial staff. The Bananas handled ticketing (Clemson received money from premium seating), their merchandising and Fan Fest event and on-field entertainment. Advertisement For its football spring game on April 5, which was its first time selling alcohol, it welcomed around 35,000 fans and sold 3,394 units to make $35,174 in gross revenue. Clemson hopes this momentum can carry over to the football season when coach Dabo Swinney's team takes the field for seven home games in 2025 and potentially a College Football Playoff game. According to the Knoxville-News Sentinel, Tennessee sold more than 278,000 servings of beer at football games at Neyland Stadium, that generated $3.3 million in the 2022 season. Clemson baseball, softball could have stronger figures in NCAA regionals Clemson baseball and softball combined for 8,817 units sold, which made $89,069 in gross revenue. Clemson baseball coach Erik Bakich has been a proponent of alcohol sales, even labeling its new standing-room-only area near the opposing team's bullpen a beer garden. He hopes the new amenities will help create a rowdy environment, like it did against Georgia this season. Advertisement "We want the rowdy crowd. We want the beer-drinking crowd," Bakich said in January. "We want people to come out here and have a blast, and the opposing pitchers are going to have to get warm right in front of that section." Both programs are projected to host an NCAA regional this season, meaning not only could they have greater turnouts but have more alcohol sales. Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at dcarter@ and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00 This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Alcohol sales: Here's how much Clemson has generated in gross revenue
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Cooper Webb Joins Short List of Three-Time Supercross Champions
2025 Season Drew Fourth Highest Supercross Attendance SMX League Registers One Billion Plus Minutes Streamed on Peacock for the First Time Ever PALA, Calif., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 17-Round Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and indoor stadium season of the SMX World Championship™ series concluded on Saturday, May 10 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Cooper Webb won the title and joined a very short list of athletes (seven) to earn three or more premier class championships. At 29, Webb becomes the oldest champion in the sport's history, besting 2-Time Champion Eli Tomac by just one week. Webb finished the season with five wins and thirteen podium appearances. Like the 450SX Class Championship, the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class Championship also came down to the final race of the season – the Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Showdown that featured both 250 divisions racing together. Red Bull KTM's Tom Vialle backed up last year's title run with a second championship over rivals Seth Hammaker and RJ Hampshire. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Haiden Deegan wrapped up the Western Divisional 250SX Class Championship one week earlier in Denver, Colorado. The 2025 Monster Energy Supercross season drew the fourth highest attendance in the sport's modern era. The season started with a sold-out event at the Anaheim Opener at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on January 11. For the second year in a row Round 7 in Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium on February 22 was the most attended event of the season hosting more than 68K fans. Rounds 9 and 11 in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 8 and Seattle, Washington at Lumen Field on March 29 both recorded their second highest attendances ever for their respective markets with Indianapolis pulling an impressive 62K plus and Seattle drawing 58,463. Round 15 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Acrisure Stadium on April 26 was the shining star of the Northeast run as more than 58K fans attended the first race ever held at the stadium, and first time back in market since 1983. The pre-race festival FanFest also drew a notable 26K plus fans which is 8,000 more people than neighboring PPG Paints Arena would typically host for a sold-out Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) home game. The season concluded with a near capacity crowd at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. In total, 828,796 fans attended Supercross and 329,751 showed up early for the pre-race festivities known as FanFest in 2025. From a domestic viewership standpoint, the 2025 season marked several milestones as eight of the ten most-streamed races of all time on Peacock were from this season. Over 80% of races (14 of 17) saw viewership increases compared to last season on Peacock. Additionally, over 1 billion total minutes were streamed on Peacock for the first time ever. Streamed in three different languages (English, Spanish, and French), the international livestream made available through the SuperMotocross Video Pass continues to drive a global viewing audience and makes SuperMotocross one of the most accessible sports around the world. In its third year, global subscriptions to the SMX Video Pass are up 43% and 70% compared to 2024 and 2023 respectively. Compared to 2023, the SMX Video Pass saw a 28% increase in views, an 80% increase in unique viewers, and a 50% increase in minutes watched. In its second year, the Spanish Broadcast has seen year-over-year increases in total views - 85%, unique viewers - 34%, and minutes watched - 89%. Tomorrow, Saturday, May 24, the outdoor Pro Motocross season of the SMX World Championship series gets underway with the Pala Casino Fox Raceway National Presented by Fox Racing in Pala, Calif. The 11-round outdoor season will travel to 10 different states, with visits to Fox Raceway, Hangtown, Thunder Valley Motocross Park, High Point Raceway, The Wick 338, RedBud MX, Spring Creek MX Park, Washougal MX Park, Ironman Raceway, Unadilla MX, and ending at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Budds Creek, Maryland. Once the Pro Motocross season concludes, the combined points between Supercross and Pro Motocross will be tallied and the top 20 athletes in the world will be automatically seeded into the SMX World Championship Playoffs and Final. SMX World Championship Playoff 1 will take place on Saturday, September 6, at zMAX Dragway in Concord, N.C., and Playoff 2 is set for Saturday, September 13, at the Dome At America's Center in St. Louis, Mo., followed by the SMX World Championship Final on Saturday, September 20, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas. For more information about the 2025 SMX World Championship series, the Pro Motocross Championship, tickets, and streaming options, visit Peacock and Assets:Press Release Photo Gallery About Feld Motor Sports:Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc. Visit and for more information. About MX Sports Pro Racing:MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious motocross series - the AMA Pro Motocross Championship and the SuperMotocross World Championship. The industry leader in off road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit About the SuperMotocross World Championship:The SuperMotocross World Championship™ is the premier off-road motorcycle racing series that combines the technical precision of stadium racing with the all-out speed and endurance of outdoor racing. Created in 2022, the SuperMotocross World Championship combines the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the AMA Pro Motocross Championship into a 31-event series that culminates in a season-ending two round playoff and SuperMotocross World Championship Final. Visit for more information. About Peacock:Peacock's expansive sports programming features live coverage including Sunday Night Football, Olympic and Paralympic Games, Big Ten Football and Basketball, Notre Dame Football, Premier League, NASCAR, golf, the NBA beginning in 2025-26, the WNBA beginning in 2026, La Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026, BIG EAST basketball, and much more. Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel. Media Contact: Sean Brennen Feld Motor Sports(703) 448-3664395696@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SMX League
CTV News
17-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Ottawa Redblacks Fan Fest takes place Saturday in Kingston, Ont.
Ottawa Redblacks fans at Fan Fest in Kingston, Ont. on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (Jack Richardson/CTV News Ottawa)
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mets SP Frankie Montas' Change in Physical Appearance Is Turning Heads
New York Mets starting pitcher Frankie Montas appears to be nearing a return from a right lat strain that's sidelined him since camp. In a May 14 injury update from beat reporter Anthony DiComo, the Mets insider noted that Montas is "tiptoeing closer to a Minor League rehab assignment" and "should return in June." Advertisement But his injury progress isn't the only thing that has Mets fans excited. New York Mets starting pitcher Frankie Montas at Clover Park during Spring Navarro-Imagn Images On May 14, a fan pointed out Montas' change in physique since January, posting a side-by-side photo within the New York Mets community on X. In it, he noted that the picture on the left was taken at FanFest in January, while the photo on the right was taken "yesterday," or May 13. Although the cut-off tank might help Montas' case, he certainly looks more physically fit in the more recent picture. And it's possible that the starting pitcher is in better shape after a long rehab stint with Mets trainers. What matters most is what Montas does on the mound, however, as Mets fans have come to expect a lot from their starters in 2025. Advertisement The Amazin's currently flaunt a league-best team SP ERA as of May 15. Posting a combined 2.74 ERA without Sean Manaea or Montas. Will the Mets' famed "pitching lab," led by president of baseball operations David Stearns and pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, help Montas take his game to the next level too? Only time will tell, but the change in physical appearance is a good start. If Montas doesn't perform once healthy, it'll be difficult to justify keeping him in the rotation. After all, Manaea is almost back, and pitchers like Kodai Senga, Griffin Canning, David Peterson, Clay Holmes and Tylor Megill have all earned their keep. Advertisement Related: Mets Facing Major Decision After Sean Manaea News Related: Mets' Juan Soto Sends Yankees Clear Message Ahead of Subway Series
Black America Web
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
BET Experience Fan Fest Performers Announced
Source: Leon Bennett / Getty Earlier this week (May 7th), BET MEdia Group revealed new details for an electrifying weekend of live performances from a host of artists at BET Experience, presented by SheaMoisture: Fan Fest place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 7th & 8th, this 2-day cultural celebration will feature immersive Fan Fest activations, bringing together the best in music, culture, and community, culminating in the highly anticipated BET Awards 2025. Kicking off the festivities on Saturday, June 7th, chart-topping rap sensation GloRilla will headline with her high-energy anthems, alongside viral phenom BossMan Dlow. The excitement turns up with special sets from Southern rap legends Crime Mob, R&B icon Mario, timeless hitmaker Amerie, and rising rap star Anycia. Grammy–winning producer Mustard brings his signature sound to the Fan Fest stage on Sunday, June 8th, along with R&B group Pretty Ricky, songstress Keri Hilson, rising star and lyrical powerhouse LaRussell. With two nights of non-stop hits, throwback classics, and surprise moments, BET Experience Fan Fest 2025 will deliver an unforgettable celebration of hip-hop and R&B. Source: Steve Jennings / Getty Beyond the electrifying mainstage performances, BET Experience Fan Fest 2025 will offer fans an immersive weekend with can't-miss activations, including: BETX Industry Talks: Through panels, masterclasses, and moderated conversations led by industry pros—writers, creators, artists, and actors—attendees gain real-world insights, tools, and unfiltered advice on navigating the business of entertainment. 106 & Park Set: A lineup of the show's iconic hosts will take center stage, guiding fans through an immersive recreation of the original 106 & Park set, complete with photo opportunities, surprise appearances, and nostalgic moments. Club Eden: Inspired by smash hit BET+ original series All The Queen's Men, this upscale lounge offers craft cocktails, special guest DJ sets , and enchanting energy.. We Got You, Sis! Salon: Featuring bold beauty activations that put Black women's beauty and fashion center stage, while providing a welcoming space for relaxation. BETX Open Casting Call: Aspiring talent will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to audition live in front of Emmy® Award-winning Casting Director and BET Head of Original Programming Casting, Robi Reed, the BET Talent & Casting team, and other entertainment industry leaders. Find out more information on how to participate at . Source: Jason Koerner / Getty To attend, register now for free access to BET Experience 2025, presented by SheaMoisture at Stay tuned as additional talent and programming will be announced at a later date. BET Experience 2025 will set the tone for Monday, June 9th, the premiere of the 2025 BET Awards! GloRilla, Mustard, BossMan Dlow & More Announced As Performers At The BET Experience Fan Fest was originally published on
